Fractal Design Announces Core 1000 USB 3.0 Case

btarunr · Mar 5, 2013

Fractal Design brings you the Core 1000 USB 3.0 case! 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 bracket is fitted with anti-vibration silicone grommets for optimal silence, while the front panel is easily removable and pre-fitted with fan filters to ensure a dust free interior.

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 with 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 filters for PSU and front fan positions

For more information, visit the product page.

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Assimilator · Mar 5, 2013

btarunr said:
innovative, vertical HDD mounting bracket

For those wondering how it's innovative compared to every other budget case:

btarunr said:
mounts the HDD or SSDs vertically on the mounting bracket

btarunr said:
1 x USB 3.0 with internal connector, 1 x USB 2.0

2x USB 3.0 with a USB3-to-USB2 adapter or GTFO.

btarunr said:
Dust filters for PSU

I'd sure like to see a dust filter for a top-mounted PSU.

de.das.dude · Mar 5, 2013

fractal caases .... aaaahh.....

KissSh0t · Mar 5, 2013

Would love this with a 200mm fan at the top of the case.

Freedom4556 · Mar 7, 2013

I personally love how it's a new USB3 version, but no USB 3.0 anything is visible in any of the pictures.

Jetster · Mar 7, 2013

Case dimensions (WxHxD): 175 x 355 x 420mm

6.88 x 13.9 x 16.5

$40

tokyoduong · Mar 7, 2013

Vertical HDD mounting???
I can't imagine how this will help my build

Widjaja · Mar 7, 2013

Just gives an option for people who are looking for an mATX case.
Personally I am not a fan of it.

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