The Era 2, a successor to the original small form factor case that is said to meld design innovation with engineering prowess, featuring a new distinctive architectural design with tactile top panel made with solid, FSC-certified walnut and other updates, is now available for purchase from retailers that include Newegg and B&H Photo, Fractal Design has announced. This case is available in various colors, including Charcoal Gray, Silver, and Midnight Blue.
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Key features include:
- “Enjoy a sleek, sculpted aesthetic complete with an anodized aluminum exterior and an FSC-certified walnut top panel.”
- “Install a graphics card up to 326 mm in length and pair it with a radiator up to 280 mm for powerful SFF gaming.”
- “Features ample ventilation engineered to direct airflow through the case and includes two Aspect 12 PWM fans.”
- “Enjoy tool-free access with a magnetic top panel, an exterior which slides off and a push-to-release top bracket.”
- “Adapt your build towards CPU cooling space or graphics card width with a slidable central wall offering 15 mm of flexibility.”
- “Includes a PCIe 4.0 riser cable pre-installed in the case and features dedicated mounts for up to four 2.5″ drives.”
- “Features an illuminated power button and two USB ports for connecting devices, including one USB Type-C 20Gbps.”
A promo video for the Era 2:
Fractal on its new case:
Era 2 refines the distinctive architectural design of the series and improves on its cooling capability for a smoother gaming experience. It features a tactile top panel made with solid, FSC-certified walnut and an outer body crafted from anodized aluminum. Both panels are ventilated for better performance and are easy to remove. The top panel is magnetically fastened and the outer body simply slides off.
On the inside, a tool-less sliding latch mechanism allows swift removal and reseating of the top bracket. This gives smart access to an open interior with space for a powerful three-slot GPU on one side and CPU cooling on the other. It also features a slidable central wall that adds 15 mm of internal flexibility, allowing builders to find the optimal ratio between each side of their system.
To boost thermal performance, Era 2 is engineered to direct airflow through the case. It comes with two pre-installed Aspect 12 PWM fans, features ample ventilation throughout the case and is ideal for water cooling using a top radiator, to help enable a premium gaming experience in a streamlined format.