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Fractal Design Core 1000 mATX Computer Case 2X3.5IN 3X2.5IN USB3.0 *No PSU*

Fractal Design Core 1000 mATX Computer Case 2X3.5IN 3X2.5IN USB3.0 *No PSU*
VPN: FD-CA-CORE-1000-USB3-BL
Vendor: Fractal Design
Price: $49.99 - $85.38 CAD from 3 stores

Product Reviews

Fractal Design Core 1000 mATX Computer Case 2X3.5IN 3X2.5IN USB3.0 *No PSU*
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Rating: 8.43/10
Tyler_F3@NCIX
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Review Date: 03/10/15
Fractal Design Core 1000 mATX Computer Case 2X3.5IN 3X2.5IN USB3.0 *No PSU*
Cons:None yet

Pros:Price and size
Comment:
Great little case for the price, no issues. Sucks a lot of dust in through the front, so you should clean the filter screen regularly. At least its not getting inside!
Roedrik@NCIX
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Review Date: 09/09/14
Fractal Design Core 1000 mATX Computer Case 2X3.5IN 3X2.5IN USB3.0 *No PSU*
Cons:Some sacrifices with Hard Drive mounting. Some build quality issues.

Pros:Great Value, comes with lots of hardware`
Comment:
This is a great case for a its intended market. However, its hard to get around the hard drive mounts. This is a cumbersome solution that I would like to see fixed down the road. Some build quality issues persist, nothing major but slight panel gaps and lack of cable tie downs are present.
Daniruth_C@NCIX
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Review Date: 07/05/14
Fractal Design Core 1000 mATX Computer Case 2X3.5IN 3X2.5IN USB3.0 *No PSU*
Cons:Lack of a window panel maybe for some.

Pros:As usual, the fractal series of case are always very simplistic on details and looks.
Comment:
Great case for a very affordable prize, suitable for those that do not care about displaying your hardware inside.
Edward_F@NCIX
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Review Date: 06/17/14
Fractal Design Core 1000 mATX Computer Case 2X3.5IN 3X2.5IN USB3.0 *No PSU*
Cons:None

Pros:Nice and sleek
Comment:
Works Perfectly. Highly Recommended for others.
Jonathan_S@NCIX
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Review Date: 05/31/14
Fractal Design Core 1000 mATX Computer Case 2X3.5IN 3X2.5IN USB3.0 *No PSU*
Cons:none

Pros:Sale pricefront usb 3
Comment:
Basic case; great buy when it is on saleé
cadcmcr@NCIX
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Review Date: 05/21/14
Fractal Design Core 1000 mATX Computer Case 2X3.5IN 3X2.5IN USB3.0 *No PSU*
Cons:N/A

Pros:Nice build quality. Easy installation. No shortage of screws etc. Air flow is decent. Quiet.
Comment:
For a mATX board it does its job well. Has a nice design and nice build quality. Comes with options for extra fans. The power supply bay could have been given an exhaust/intake port for better PSU air flow but it seems to run cool enough at stock speeds. Overall a very good case for the price point.
Golem@NCIX
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Review Date: 04/17/14
Fractal Design Core 1000 mATX Computer Case 2X3.5IN 3X2.5IN USB3.0 *No PSU*
Cons:-None that I can think.

Pros:-Light, quality build.
Comment:
Bought for the wife's build and short of a loudish fan I'm quite happy with it. If you are looking for a cheap case for a cheap build, there isn't a way to really get much better than this.
Brian_B@NCIX
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Review Date: 02/16/14
Fractal Design Core 1000 mATX Computer Case 2X3.5IN 3X2.5IN USB3.0 *No PSU*
Cons:Low cost shows through in workmanshipNot 100% silent

Pros:Small caseThumbscrews everywhereDecent lookingInexpensive
Comment:
This is a great little case for the price, but there was a few things like a glue residue stuck on the power button, and one of the side panel thumbscrews was bent a little.The case is very small to work with, putting the board in it was rubbing against the 5.25 cage, not bad but made contact. Required just the right angle to get in in ok.The case has very good airflow for being so small, but the front panel has holes top to bottom and this does let some sound out.Overall the issues were very minor, easily corrected, and it's been a great little case. Easily one of the smallest matx / best looking sub $40.
Zer0@NCIX
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Review Date: 01/11/14
Fractal Design Core 1000 mATX Computer Case 2X3.5IN 3X2.5IN USB3.0 *No PSU*
Cons:rear 92 fan not includedrivets not punched correctly

Pros:Cheapquiet
Comment:
Good mATX case for the price. Perfect for a low budget build. Included front intake fan is quiet but very weak. 92mm rear fan not included. One downside is that more than half of the rivets on the back of the case were not punched in correctly, the heads are sticking out at an angle.
Jimboski@NCIX
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Review Date: 12/26/13
Fractal Design Core 1000 mATX Computer Case 2X3.5IN 3X2.5IN USB3.0 *No PSU*
Cons:None

Pros:SmallCheapReliable
Comment:
The case gets the job done, the fan in the front does get a bit dirty and noticeable over time but still a great solid case for a HTPC!
Matthew_C@NCIX
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Review Date: 11/13/13
Fractal Design Core 1000 mATX Computer Case 2X3.5IN 3X2.5IN USB3.0 *No PSU*
Cons:harddrive mounts are non standard mounts. Forced a 90 degree mount.Buttons on the side are taking some getting used to.

Pros:Compact, quiet, perfect for web server.
Comment:
Bought this case to build a web server in the office using a microATX board.Case went together smooth and is nice and quiet.The blue power light is really bright but it looks really nice at night in the office.
Pubudu_B@NCIX
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Review Date: 06/17/13
Fractal Design Core 1000 mATX Computer Case 2X3.5IN 3X2.5IN USB3.0 *No PSU*
Cons:USB inputs

Pros:Size, Looks
Comment:
Bad usb input on the side (sticks out of the case), broke a usb by accident because of this
Christian_B@NCIX
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Review Date: 06/13/13
Fractal Design Core 1000 mATX Computer Case 2X3.5IN 3X2.5IN USB3.0 *No PSU*
Cons:-Power led is way to bright

Pros:-Silent-Quality-price
Comment:
THis case is quite nice. If you want to have your computer in your bedroom, I would put it next to something as the power led is quite bright. Overall, this case is really nice for the price
Sohaib_N@NCIX
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Review Date: 06/02/13
Fractal Design Core 1000 mATX Computer Case 2X3.5IN 3X2.5IN USB3.0 *No PSU*
Cons:-The front fan is a pain to get to with those push pins attached-The bottom Rubber pads for the feet were half way off-Expected more than one fan -Needs room for another 120/140mm fan-THE POWER LIGHT IS ALMOST AS BRIGHT IS THE SUN!

Pros:-Small-Light-Feels sturdy enough for the price-Fully Black inside and out-Expandable -USB 3.0
Comment:
overall this case is good for the cash if you're looking for something that doesn't look dead ugly and can still provide quiet cooling. Would only Recommend a buy if:-Need a small case-Not so much budget as the Zalman Z9+ is almost the same price and gives a lot more expand-ability -Someone who needs a basic case no bells and whistles.
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