Fractal Design · MPN: FD-CA-CORE-1000-USB3-BL
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Overview

  • Micro Tower PC Home/Office
  • DTX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
  • Supported HDD sizes: 2.5,3.5"
  • Number of 2.5" bays: 3 Number of 3.5" bays: 2 Number of 5.25" bays: 2
  • Black

The Fractal Design Core Series offers a unique combination of design, cooling performance and value.
The Core 1000 USB 3.0 brings forth many features usually only seen in more expensive and larger cases. It supports long graphics cards up to 350mm in length as a result of the innovative, vertical HDD mounting bracket. The front panel is easily removable and pre-fitted with fan filters to ensure a dust free interior.
The sleek black interior is contrasted with white expansion slots while all HDD mountings are fitted with anti-vibration silicone grommets for optimal silence.

Key Features
- Simple yet elegant mesh front panel allowing for increased airflow through the case
- Optimized for performance in a compact, micro-ATX form factor with multiple cooling options
- NEW: 1 x USB 3.0 with internal connector, 1 x USB 2.0
- One Silent Series R2 fan included: 1 x 120mm in front
- A total of 3 fan slots (1 x 120mm in front, 1 x 92mm in rear, 1 x 120mm in side panel)
- Innovative HDD positioning which mounts the HDD or SSDs vertically on the mounting bracket with anti-vibration silicone grommets
- Supports long graphics cards up to 350mm in length
- Supports various combinations of drive sets ups: 3 x 2.5" SSD, 2 x 3.5" HDD or 1 x 2.5" SSD + 1 x 3.5" HDD
- Dust filter for front fan position

Specifications

Design

Form factorMicro Tower
TypePC
Product colourBlack
Supported motherboard form factorsDTX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
Number of 5.25" bays2
Number of 3.5" bays2
Number of 2.5" bays3
Number of expansion slots4
Side windowNo
Suitable forHome/Office
IlluminationNo
Built-in speaker(s)No
Reset buttonYes
LED indicatorsYes
Maximum CPU cooler height14.8 cm
Maximum graphics card length35 cm

Power supply

Power supply includedNo
Supported power supply form factorsATX
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Ports & interfaces

USB 2.0 ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity1
Audio inputYes
Audio outputYes

Cooling

Front fans installed1x 120 mm
Number of front fans supported (max)1
Front fans diameters supported120 mm
Number of side fans supported (max)1
Side fans diameters supported120 mm
Number of rear fans supported (max)1
Rear fans diameters supported92 mm
Liquid cooling capabilityNo

Storage

Supported HDD sizes2.5,3.5"

Packaging content

ManualYes

Weight & dimensions

Width175 mm
Depth420 mm
Height355 mm
Weight4.1 kg

Manuals & downloads

Delivery & returns

Delivery

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Returns

  • Changed your mind? Tell us within 14 days of receiving your item, then return it within a further 14 days, unused and in its original packaging. A minimum £9.99 collection fee applies.
  • Faulty or damaged on arrival? Contact us within 48 hours of delivery.
  • Custom-built PCs can only be returned if faulty. Opened headphones, earphones and AirPods can't be returned for hygiene reasons.

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