COMPUTER CASE
Era 2
Era 2 is an evolution of our iconic small form factor case — melding design innovation with engineering prowess.
Elegance in
every detail
Iconic design
Enjoy a sleek, sculpted aesthetic complete with an anodized aluminum exterior and an FSC-certified walnut top panel.
Streamlined gaming
Install a graphics card up to 326 mm in length and pair it with a radiator up to 280 mm (240 recommended) for powerful SFF gaming.
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Ventilated performance
Features ample ventilation engineered to direct airflow through the case and includes two Aspect 12 PWM fans.
Smooth access
Enjoy tool-free access with a magnetic top panel, an exterior which slides off and a push-to-release top bracket.
Flexible interior
Adapt your build towards CPU cooling space or graphics card width with a slidable central wall offering 15 mm of flexibility.
Ready to connect
Includes a PCIe 4.0 riser cable pre-installed in the case and features dedicated mounts for up to four 2.5″ drives.
Front-facing I/O
Features an illuminated power button and two USB ports for connecting devices, including one USB Type-C 20Gbps.
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Awarded "Best Micro ATX / ITX Case" 2025
"Era 2 is a big evolutionary step into the right direction for Fractal Design while still offering an unrivalled design to feast your eyes upon."
"An improvement on its predecessor in every way and a great SFF case in its own right."
"The Fractal Era 2 is a stylish compact ITX PC case with good hardware support, so it's ideal for those who need to minimise size but without compromising on performance or looks."
"Sin duda, un paso adelante dentro de la línea ERA."
"The aesthetics of the case are refined, mature, and avoid the gamer look."
Fractal's Excellent Era 2 Case: Review, Thermal Benchmarks, Cable Management, & Quality
Fractal Era 2 ITX Case - great build quality
SFF/ITX done properly - Fractal ERA 2
Fractal Design ERA 2 Review - TOTALLY WORTH IT!
Specifications
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3.5"/2.5" drive mounts0 total, 0 included
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Dedicated 2.5" drive mounts4 total, 4 included (2 on motherboard wall)
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5.25” drive mounts0 total, 0 included
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Expansion slots3
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Motherboard compatibilityITX
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Power supply typeSFX / SFX-L
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Front interface1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, Audio
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Total fan mounts4 x 120 or 2 x 120 and 2 x 140 mm (2x120 mm Aspect PWM fans included)
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Top fan2 x 120 mm or 2 x 140
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Bottom fan2 x 120 mm
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Dust filtersBottom
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Top radiatorUp to 315 x 140 mm with total thickness ≤ 52 mm
Up to 300 x 140 mm with total thickness ≤ 58 mm -
GPU max length326 mm
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GPU max Height137 mm
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GPU max thickness48-63 mm (depending on motherboard wall position)
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CPU cooler max height55-70 mm (depending on motherboard wall position)
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Cable routing grommetsNo
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Fixed cable strapsYes (2 included)
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Captive thumbscrewsPCI-e Blanks
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PanelsAluminum
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SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce CardsYes
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*NoteIf you wish to use the Era 2 PCIe 4.0 riser cable together with a PCIe 5.0 compatible motherboard and graphics card, make sure you first set the PCIe Slot Configuration in your motherboard BIOS or UEFI to PCIe Gen4 for best system stability.
Other
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Case dimensions (LxWxH)366 x 165 x 314 mm
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Case dimensions w/o feet/protrusions/screws365 x 165 x 314 mm
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Net weight4,64 kg
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Package dimensions (LxWxH)455 x 250 x 408 mm
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Gross weight5.74 kg
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Package contentsCase, Accessory Box, Designers Letter, Quick Start Note
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Accessory box contentsSSD Screw x16, PSU Screw x4, Motherboard Screw x8, Zip Tie x4
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Product codeEra 2 Silver: FD-C-ERA2N-01 Era 2 Charcoal Gray: FD-C-ERA2N-02 Era 2 Midnight Blue: FD-C-ERA2N-03
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EANEra 2 Silver: 7340172705826 Era 2 Charcoal Gray: 7340172705833 Era 2 Midnight Blue: 7340172705840
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UPCEra 2 Silver: 843276105822 Era 2 Charcoal Gray: 843276105839 Era 2 Midnight Blue: 843276105846
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JANEra 2 Silver: 843276105822 Era 2 Charcoal Gray: 843276105839 Era 2 Midnight Blue: 843276105846
