Fractal Design Era 2 Midnight Blue Mini-ITX Small Form Factor Case – FD-C-ERA2N-03

An Evolution in Small Form Factor Elegance

The Fractal Design Era 2 Midnight Blue represents a stunning evolution in the world of Small Form Factor (SFF) PC cases. By seamlessly melding cutting-edge design innovation with rigorous engineering prowess, Fractal has created a chassis that does not force you to compromise between raw performance and breathtaking aesthetics. Moving far beyond the typical “gamer” look, the Era 2 boasts a highly sculpted, sleek exterior crafted entirely from premium anodized aluminum. This striking midnight blue finish is elegantly crowned with an authentic, FSC-certified walnut wood top panel. The result is a mature, sophisticated chassis that acts as a statement piece, blending effortlessly into any modern home office, living room, or professional studio.

Unprecedented Internal Flexibility and Hardware Support

Despite its incredibly compact 366 x 165 x 314 mm footprint, the internal architecture of the Era 2 is a masterclass in spatial efficiency. Designed specifically for Mini-ITX motherboards and compact SFX or SFX-L power supplies, the true genius lies in its highly adaptable central motherboard wall. This slidable partition offers a crucial 15 mm of flexibility, allowing you to dynamically shift internal volume. You can dedicate more space to accommodate a thicker, towering CPU cooler (up to 70 mm), or slide the wall to house massive, high-performance graphics cards up to 326 mm in length and 63 mm in thickness. This case is even officially certified as NVIDIA SFF-Ready, ensuring flawless compatibility with enthusiast-tier GeForce GPUs.

Engineered for Powerful, Ventilated Gaming Performance

Building a potent SFF gaming rig requires exceptional thermal management, and the Era 2 delivers. The anodized aluminum exterior features meticulously designed ventilation patterns engineered to direct a massive volume of airflow straight through the core of the chassis. To jumpstart your cooling, Fractal Design includes two 120 mm Aspect PWM fans right out of the box. For those looking to push top-tier processors to their limits, the case provides robust liquid cooling support. The top bracket can accommodate radiators up to 280 mm (with 240 mm highly recommended), ensuring that your CPU temperatures remain firmly under control even during intense, prolonged gaming sessions or heavy creative rendering.

Smooth Assembly and Modern High-Speed Connectivity

Fractal Design understands that building in a small form factor can be challenging, which is why the Era 2 is designed for incredibly smooth, tool-free access. The entire exterior aluminum shell easily slides off, while the premium walnut top panel attaches magnetically. An innovative push-to-release top bracket grants instant, unhindered access to the internal components. To ensure maximum graphics performance from the start, a high-quality PCIe 4.0 riser cable comes pre-installed. The smartly designed interior also features dedicated mounts for up to four 2.5″ SSDs. On the exterior, a sleek, front-facing I/O panel features an illuminated power button, standard audio jacks, dual USB 3.0 ports, and a blazing-fast USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port capable of transferring data at speeds up to 20Gbps.