Fractal ERA ITX Case Review & Build

Fractal has released the Era ITX case. I did a sub $1000 gaming build in it. You can see my full thoughts and impressions here.
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[@scubasteve5659]

whats up dude havnt seen you in a while I learned a lot from your flex atx and pico psu videos

[@TheJamesKF]

Sure there are some very notable shortcomings here , like cooling, but its great to see the bigger players FINALLY get some more premium SFF cases out there. While I have no qualms about throwing down on a boutique chassis from NFC or Sliger as IMO the value is there --many see the "SFF tax" as too much to bear. I get that completely. This is an OK entry and the NZXT H1 is actually pretty good. Hope to see more mainstream SFF cases in the future and thanks for the review!

[@sdiggly]

Love ur builds bro! It's been 2 years since my last build and u got me excited to do another one! (Just gotta convince the wife)

[@Kennephus]

Glad to see a new video, Jay! Did you try flipping the top fans to intake and the rear to exhaust? Josh @ NFC reported better results with that orientation. I haven't seen any other reviewers mention it.

[@terrencepowersofficial]

Enjoyed this video a lot. Nice to see you back in action my guy! My only take away about the case is that the ventilation isn't ideal. I can see it being a problem down the line. But the options are nice for different PSU and that you can mount them on a rail system. Cable management could be better and in terms of routing as well. But that's not your fault. Fractal should have looked at the main key points about putting together a well constructed case. I think cable management, cooling, psu options and more options to install fans on the bottom and front of the case even if it's just a slim 120mm case fan in order to push air thru the case in stead of it just sorta floating in.

[@JonPYbanez]

thank you for the great review. i really wanted to like this case but am seeing more & more missteps being performed by Fractal.

[@kevineldridge9452]

I had great results with dual 120mm AIOs & their fans set to intake, with the rear 80x25mm exhausting... www.reddit.com/r/sffpc/comments/frzwr1/fractal_era_itx_with_dual_120mm_aios/ And another end user had great results with a full custom loop... www.reddit.com/r/sffpc/comments/fqbery/trying_out_the_era_itx/

[@siddharth.mishra15]

Wonderful video. Love and respect from India. Looking forward to buy this beautiful case by late 2020.

[@TheJohnRowley]

It looks like an exceptionally tall bread bin. Nice review though. Subbed.

[@fruitypebbles3047]

with built in cutting board!

[@perdomot]

Good review for normal users. Surprised nobody has taken a dremel to the bottom and cut out a square panel in order to improve the airflow. Not many modders anymore.

[@palicar]

Nice - The sculpted side panels throw me off a little, but the wood is awesome.

[@gjsncr]

Am I crazy, or could you flip the 120mm fans and use them as intake for better thermals?

[@SegaSaturn4Life]

Are you going to build in a NZXT H1?

[@Tekeverything]

If they send me one sure.

[@adrianparker3116]

Can you do a Lian-li TU150 review? This case seems like everything the Era ITX should've been.

[@julianroma3520]

Hey, looking for a good budget office chair, i was curious how the staples tarrence held up or if you have any other recommendation

[@segatasanshiro21]

Do you get two top panels as standard?

[@nivektek2681]

Gaming Pc-Do you need upgrade always the graphics card if needed?Sorry.please understand.thank you🙂

[@MarcParisTV]

Well, you are a bit too gentle with this case. For me, it's one of the worst Mini ITX case...and definitely shame on Fractal Design for it

[@Music-zr5jn]

♥Tek Everything

[@TheBaconToastie]

Looks like an overweight Xbox 360.

[@Leanbackjoe]

1:46 what is the case of the far left?

[@Tekeverything]

The CCD MI-6... kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4OlkGyVecqKZq8

[@derickbartlett1714]

Great review, although I won’t be going with this case it does look good. If only the air flow could be improved.

[@andrezardo5065]

Is it possible to install this Fractal SFX-L on Lazer 3D LZ7 ?

[@andrezardo5065]

The small version from lz7... not this big version..

[@HectorMartinez-xv4re]

Missed you! This case is kinda bad tbh dunno what Fractal was thinking as far as airflow

[@Al3ksandrOrlov]

Fractal prioritised looks over performance

[@GTA5vidsxZ]

xbox 360 2

[@JogieGlenMait16]

I'd have this as a case for an office PC. For gaming, it's a pass.

[@Teksers]

The case of your main rig is better in every way than the Fractal one even though it is made of acrylic.

[@Tekeverything]

This is true. The LZ7 XTD is incredible.

[@StevenAlvarado]

!!

[@neko77025]

way to big for A itx build ... and if anyone bought A 9600k over a 3600x now ... they are a fool ... (i get you already have one , just mean ... if you are building A Pc right now and dont own anything .. dont buy the 9600k .. get a 3600 or 3600x)

[@am8115]

Thanks

[@dryzd]

This case for this price is terrible! Noise and temperatures are horrible. I don't know who want to buy this.

[@xaviiniesta9268]

Xbox 😁