Case Fractal Era 2 ITX Charcol - FD-C-ERA2N-02

Fractal Era 2 ITX Charcol is a compact Mini Tower case with a Mini ITX format, aimed at small but serious builds – from gaming to quiet work PCs. Despite its small dimensions of 366 x 165 x 314 mm, there is room for a graphics card up to 326 mm long, opening options for more powerful GPUs. The case comes in a clean black color and is windowless for a simpler and more discreet look. The package also includes 2 x 120 mm Aspect PWM fans, so you have basic airflow right out of the box.

What you get

In this form factor, every space is important, and here it has been used quite smartly – it supports a graphics card up to 326 mm and SFX/SFX-L power supply, allowing you to create a compact yet powerful build. The CPU cooler slot is up to 70 mm, directing you towards low-profile air coolers or AIO, but the case supports water cooling with a radiator up to 240 mm. For storage, you have up to 4 x 2.5" devices – enough for a combination of NVMe + several SATA SSDs for gaming, work, and media. Fan support – up to 4 x 120 mm or a combination of 2 x 120 + 2 x 140 mm – allows you to balance between noise and temperature according to the configuration.

• The case is a Mini Tower with a Mini ITX format, making it suitable for compact builds that easily fit on a desk or in a small TV cabinet.
• Support for a graphics card up to 326 mm allows you to install a modern, longer GPU without struggling for space at the front.
• The limitation for CPU coolers up to 70 mm directs you towards low-profile coolers or AIO solutions, but helps the case remain very compact.
• Support for up to 4 x 2.5" devices gives you flexibility for several SSDs – ideal for a clean, silent, and fast storage setup.
• The included 2 x 120 mm Aspect PWM fans provide ready airflow, with PWM control allowing you to reduce noise under low load.
• Support for water cooling with a radiator up to 240 mm provides an option for better CPU cooling in this small volume.
• Power supplies are in SFX/SFX-L format, freeing up space inside and helping cables to be organized more easily in the compact case.
• The modern I/O panel with 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type‑C, 2 x USB 3.0 and audio outputs gives you quick access for flash drives, external drives, and headphones.

Who it is suitable for

This case is for you if you want a compact Mini ITX PC – gaming or work build – with the possibility of a serious graphics card and organized internal space. It is suitable for people who value clean design without RGB and windows and want a more discreet machine for a desk or living room. It is not the best choice if you plan to use a massive air CPU cooler or ATX power supply – here the focus is on SFX and more compact solutions.

The combination of small format, support for a long graphics card, and included PWM fans makes Fractal Era 2 ITX Charcol a very good base case for a serious but compact build. If you are looking for a small, tight, and functional Mini ITX chassis, this case delivers exactly that without unnecessary effects.