Fractal Design Era 2: Best Case Scenario

[@badseedtech]

Pricing for AMD CPUs is all over the place right now with people gouging on the back of the 9800X3D release. I did manage to find a legit listing for the 7900X showing $375 - linked in description. Be careful if you're shopping rn that you don't overpay from a weird seller.

[@RocketJumpNinja]

If I wasn't doing content creation, this is what I would get... no RGB, just something classy that doesn't take up too much space. Loving the direction the industry is taking. Great vid as always!

[@badseedtech]

Appreciate you brother!

[@LIlFro-]

Yoo love your vids bro

[@Lenticular67]

Seeing Brian start to like SFF makes me want to say: "One of us, one of us, one of us!" Seriously though, that was a great video!

[@giff74]

I appreciate just how much work you must put into your videos! The audio is always crisp and clear, the B roll is fresh and your scripts are informative, creative, to the point, and have just enough smart assed zingers to make it clear that you aren't bought and paid for.

[@badseedtech]

Appreciate the support my man. I know I can always count on seeing you in the comments. Know it doesn’t go unnoticed 🫡

[@HoveKB]

“Down with the thickness” has to be a Disturbed reference.

[@badseedtech]

It is. I just have a terrible lisp.

[@ssmith3617]

My first gamer tag tbh

[@heatnup]

@@badseedtech thicknith

[@NeoVester]

Yes! I love seeing more tech KZbinrs get into smaller form factor cases. Also if you do plan on using the T1 or any other smaller cases, all custom cables is definitely the way to go. Without them you can still get by fine for the most part but with them it can make your build significantly easier.

[@Misfirem]

Gorgeous doesn't even begin to describe this thing man

[@TonyCassara]

Authentic FormD T1 2.1 my man knows what’s up!!

[@badseedtech]

Terrible how they did that man

[@bord7271]

What happened?

[@DailySetupTech]

The first time I saw the Original Fractal Era I immediately fell in love with the design, it's just beautiful. Subjectively the best looking case for me. I'd love to try building my personal rig in it one day.

[@EnigmasityGG]

I‘m currently running a 7800X3D and RX 7900 XT inside a Dan A4 H2O. The performance and thermals are absolutely unreal and would even be impressive in a full size ATX tower. CPU maxes out at 60-70 C, GPU at 65 C while gaming. I can’t really see myself ever going back to a larger case. Having this much power in such a small and beautiful enclosure makes me happy every time I look at it. Glad you joined our cult, Brian!

[@charlesrocco8664]

Great video and build. I love my Fractal North case. Keep the videos coming. Cheers 🍻

[@jarretoshea3560]

I'm not currently in the market, but seeing that Fractal has real, useful looking documentation will definitely be something I consider when I am.

[@Alt_Dada]

I just downsized from an O11 to the Dan A3 wood version and I'm loving the size and mass reduction, surprisingly my thermals, noise and performance is better in the A3. Ps loving the videos

[@Chumly409]

While this case seems built with a focus on AIO cooling, the Thermalright AXP120-X67 fits great with that same 44cm high memory. Same gap as the Noctua shown, but with an overhang as well, which I find was a plus when air cooling in a SFF.

[@vaxisme]

I recently moved my parts from a bequiet pure base 500dx atx tower into a mAtx Asus Prime AP201. and i am loving the smaller form factor!! Even upgraded my mobo at the same time. Good video BST. AP201 fits my Hellhound 7900XTX barely, the fans on the gpu hug the bottom mesh of the case. I also decided to stay aircooled and used Thermalright PA Mini.

[@CDubbsW0rld]

The Lian Li O11 Vision Compact is amazing. A bit smaller than the original Vision.

[@Silver_Joystix]

Fractal makes excellent products. They set the standard when it comes to design and aesthetics. I use an Open Benchtable, but if I go back to cases, I am going with Fractal

[@TonyCassara]

For your CPU cooler-check out the AXP90-47 Full Copper. You can do a fan swap to Noctua so it’s not such an eye sore but you’ll get the best thermals with this and it’ll definitely fit. Fan should be intake direction. Great build!

[@MaxBaltzer]

You should try the Ncase M2, it comes flat packaged unfortunately but it's a damn near perfect case imo, it lets you install even a micro-ATX board in the same space if not less than the Era 2, huge CPU coolers (I'm not a fan of AIOs) and it's really easy to build in it. I previously had the M1 V6.1 and I got to cram a 5800X3D, an EVGA 3070 FTW3, Noctua C14s and the previous Corsair SF750, all in 13 litres of space. The new M2 is bigger and better.

[@doomdimensiondweller5627]

I was just looking for a new case Great video look forward to the JDS atom stack video

[@MattIsSleepy]

have been eyeing this case for a while, so glad my fav youtuber covered it. Crazy timing How was the cooling using the idcooling ?

[@matthewrezuke8130]

Should check out the Ncase M2. Still waiting for my "dream" mini itx case to come out... until then I will keep my fractal ridge.

[@Ciz4Crummy]

Fractal cases are always top tier quality, I love my Meshify

[@EnriqueMartinez-xt8tv]

I think you might really like the Ncase M2-Grater; you should give it a look. Great video, as always.

[@HaanSoIo]

Fit today lookin extra clean

[@Blakester1417]

Damn I love this, been thinking about downsizing once I upgrade. Don’t need this monster case I got here for me

[@XwhiskeysX]

Excellent review my man. I never considered doing a smaller build....aaaaand now I am lol.

[@Jaret_Pealer]

You should move your radiator in your pc to the back panel, having your pump higher than the radiator can cause damage. Gamers Nexus has a great video about it.

[@Boemtie]

Sick review

[@MrStonedSpartan]

just so that your aware the pump on the AIO wont last very long in that position as it takes the pump harder to work when the lines are running from the bottom

[@arcanum3882]

Another massive Fractal W

[@bigman8733]

I love a crazy RGB gaming pc just as much as these minimalistic SFF PCs it makes it so difficult to choose what I’m gonna do when the 5090 releases

[@lepari9986]

Case is cool but that white XM2w 4k is just gorgeous 😍

[@badseedtech]

It SLAPS too. Mouse of the Year contender

[@ssmith3617]

So what you're saying is it's not the size that counts but how you use it?

[@codywlsmith]

Another CPU cooler option that is by far one of the best is the Thermalright AXP90-X47. Only 47 mm high and the full copper version is so good at keeping hot CPUs cool.

[@bwloawesome]

1) As always, you have a large voice on my spending once again! Kinda got wiped out from some stuff but hopefully I'll pick one of these up in 2025. 2) Your B-roll is somehow getting better. (It was never bad in the first place) Keepin' it sexy!

[@sentinelfox6937]

Loved the first one already this one is a step up ... Sam eproblem got a big cube obln the desk that is nice but takes away all the space

[@NSBee]

Was really hoping for some Disturbed music in the background at 3:12 lol

[@BassRacerx]

Badseed what is your workout routine? Also i enjoyed this review it came at it from the layman's perspective. Many SFF case reviewers are so specialized in that niche that it's hard to keep up with all of their jargon and whatnot.

[@badseedtech]

Thanks! Routine is pretty simple - chest/tri, back/bi, legs/shoulders, rest, repeat. I have two different programs for each day that I alternate between. 4 sets, 6-10 reps. No cardio rn bc its bulking season.

[@SxpnthR]

That AIO is so tight

[@Sabovo]

I see that Corsair SF750 (2024) does include a 12VHPWR cable to power Nvidia GPUs. Is MODDIY cable still better than the one provided by PSU?

[@Mohammad89H]

Welcome to SFF!

[@daegan00]

i have the lian li o11d as well but i feel like this sff case is still *too big* ? and is that price worth it when already purchasing all new parts for a new build?

[@vookie91]

The emphasis on the word "authentic" for the formd t1. 😂. You stirring up that drama again.

[@Fujioh]

yeah thats nice and all but how do you get your beard pixel perfect?! give us a beard trimmer review!

[@robertmorrison4020]

Wood is nice but I'm hoping for an aftermarket carbon fiber top panel.

[@ajcball]

I have done a few sff builds. They work great but every one has eventually broken a component (usually something in MB or CPU) Not sure if that's the case temps, or that ITX mother cards were less reliable.... Since I went full size (4 years ago) not had any issues.... Could be coincidence of course!

[@BoostedBill96]

How the hell you get your hands on a 4080 FE in this market?! I got my Ncase M2 coming in November but it looks like my 3080 FTW3 is coming along for the ride lol

[@badseedtech]

Bought it at launch. Got lucky at a local Best Buy

[@high-captain-BaLrog]

Hehe love the titles, whenever you get the chance please review be quiet! cases (for the dust proof aspects moreso than for quietness)

[@calpispop]

Oh, I'm most certainly ALWAYS up.

[@clc6122]

love sff

[@endintiers]

The Lian Li A4-H2O is smaller but can handle an SFX-L power supply WITH a 240mm AIO. All these new cases don't match the A4-H2O...

[@enkayFPV]

Very nice looking and design, but I like full towers

[@imFurbs]

No grill brush needed.

[@Fernie_725]

Optimun tech showed me the way

[@badseedtech]

Same 🤝

[@blueeboy09_87]

Kratos cosplay when?

[@RainyCreates]

THE DISTURBED REFERENCE

[@erick-1027]

That beast needs Arch Linux 🐧

[@giff74]

Mini itx builds aren't logical. I mean, we want great air flow to keep the internals cool. So why do so many of us enjoy torturing ourselves with them??? I've only got questions on this one LOL

[@DSDSDS1235]

this is more matx size than sff

[@LateBandwagon]

Steve Jobs 😂if he also lifted

[@DEM0NJEDI]

I win this, I’m dropping a 9800x3d in with a 4090 fe

[@_Woe_]

looks like you cut your beard with a laser

[@juliusmanalo9645]

Love your vids (the content, editing, script, opinions). But if you'll accept some constructive criticism, I feel like your videos could "breathe" a little more. What I mean by this is that you literally have no pauses in dialog the whole video. You speak fast relatively speaking, and for the most part easy to follow and understand. But I feel your videos could use a few pauses during b roll footage just to allow the viewer to soak in the info a little.

[@badseedtech]

Totally get it and I appreciate the way you brought it to the table. I’ll definitely take a look at that on my next video

[@reecefarrar4005]

For $200 is insane

[@badseedtech]

Why?

[@reecefarrar4005]

@@badseedtech $200 for just a shell is insane that's worse than corsair and it doesn't come with a TG variant. If you want to dive into SFF cases that people are actually buying check out the JONSBO D31 or Lian Li A3.

[@reecefarrar4005]

For $200 just for the shell is an insane ask that's worse than corsair and it doesn't come with a TG variant. If you want to check out SFF cases people are actually buying check out the JONSBO D31 or Lian Li A3 case.

[@SomeGirth]

@@reecefarrar4005 Similar price as the T1 and a lot of other SFF cases. Also the cases you listed are matx.

[@reecefarrar4005]

​@@SomeGirthyou're right this case is a mini ITX my mistake. However $200 is still insane

[@andrewheng]

Beard

[@tyrFPS]

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