Tired of a case that forces you to choose between a big GPU and proper cooling? Fractals Core 1000 USB 3.0 gives you the space you need without sacrificing airflow. With a vertical HDD bracket and removable mesh front, you get dust-free performance and room for a 350 mm graphics card. It solves the cramped-case dilemma so you can build the rig you actually want.
Fractal Design Core 1000 Black Midi Tower PC Case USB 3.0
The Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 Black PC Case DTX Micro ATX Mini-ITX Case is a compact mid-tower built for DTX, micro-ATX and Mini-ITX boards. It fits up to a 35 cm GPU, a 14.8 cm CPU cooler, and offers three fan locations plus a pre-installed 120 mm Silent Series R2 fan. The interior includes anti-vibration silicone grommets and removable dust filters, making it ideal for quiet, high-performance builds.
Benefits
- Easy installation saves you hours of cable chaos.
- Vertical drive mounting reduces vibration for quieter operation.
- Mesh front panel delivers strong airflow without extra fans.
- Removable dust filters keep components cleaner longer.
- Supports multiple drive configurations for flexible storage.
- Built-in USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports simplify peripheral connections.
Features
- Mesh front panel with integrated dust filter
- Supports 350mm graphics cards
- 3 fan slots (front, rear, side)
- Includes 120mm Silent Series R2 fan
- Vertical HDD/SSD mounting with silicone grommets
- 4 expansion slots, white slot covers
- Supports DTX, micro-ATX, Mini-ITX motherboards
- Dimensions 355x420x175 mm, weight 4.1 kg
Specifications
| Design |
| Maximum graphics card length |
35 cm |
| Maximum CPU cooler height |
14.8 cm |
| LED indicators |
Yes |
| Reset button |
Yes |
| Built-in speaker(s) |
No |
| Side window |
No |
| Number of expansion slots |
4 |
| Number of 3.5" bays |
2 |
| Number of 5.25" bays |
0 |
| Supported motherboard form factors |
DTX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Type |
PC |
| Form factor |
Midi Tower |
| Power supply |
| Supported power supply form factors |
ATX |
| Power supply included |
No |
| Ports & interfaces |
| Audio output |
Yes |
| Audio input |
Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
1 |
| Cooling |
| Rear fans diameters supported |
92 mm |
| Number of rear fans supported (max) |
1 |
| Side fans diameters supported |
120 mm |
| Number of side fans supported (max) |
1 |
| Front fans diameters supported |
120 mm |
| Number of front fans supported (max) |
1 |
| Front fans installed |
1x 120 mm |
| Storage |
| Supported HDD sizes |
2.5,3.5" |
| Packaging content |
| Manual |
Yes |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight |
4.1 kg |
| Height |
355 mm |
| Depth |
420 mm |
| Width |
175 mm |
| Packaging data |
| Package weight |
5 kg |
| Package height |
415 mm |
| Package depth |
473 mm |
| Package width |
230 mm |
