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Fractal Design Era 2 Mini-ITX case
366 × 165 × 314 mm H×W×D; aluminum exterior and adjustable spine. Mini-ITX; SFX/SFX-L PSU; GPU up to 326 mm; cooler envelope varies by spine, max 70 mm in low-profile configuration.
VARIANT / ARCHIVAL CAVEAT: Distinct from original Era ITX. GPU and cooler dimensions trade off along spine; preserve mesh and wood-accent panels.
Mechanical specifications and fit
| Catalog identity / revision | Fractal Design Era 2 Mini-ITX case |
|---|---|
| Dimensions / construction | 366 × 165 × 314 mm H×W×D; aluminum exterior and adjustable spine. |
| Drive bays / storage | Two 2.5-inch mounts; no 3.5-inch or external bays. |
| Board, system and compatibility | Mini-ITX; SFX/SFX-L PSU; GPU up to 326 mm; cooler envelope varies by spine, max 70 mm in low-profile configuration. |
| Revision / service note | Distinct from original Era ITX. GPU and cooler dimensions trade off along spine; preserve mesh and wood-accent panels. |
Preservation and installation notes
Check the case’s cage, fan and radiator arrangement against the exact GPU, cooler and PSU dimensions; advertised maxima can be mutually exclusive.
- Photograph the complete model label, assembly revision and option identifiers before opening; keep matching covers, brackets, shields, trays and fasteners together.
- Confirm motherboard standoff positions and front-panel connector mapping before installation; remove only the standoffs that do not match the board.
Manufacturer manuals and model-specific sources
- Fractal Design Era 2 Mini-ITX case manual and service documentationModel-specific manufacturer specification, owner/service manual or technical reference; verify exact model and revision.
Where normalized dimensions or option-specific limits are not published, the record states that limitation rather than asserting a generic fit. Verify the cited manual revision against the specimen.