The Core family focuses on performance and style, the central features of Fractal Design's case lineage, at a surprisingly affordable price. The Core 1100 has everything you need for a full featured MicroATX build with impressively small outer dimensions. The stylish, Scandinavian exterior design is accented with a sleek brushed metal texture and finished with a fully painted interior, complete with signature Fractal Design white-on-black detailing.
The Fractal Design Core 1100 is a MicroATX mid-tower case designed for business and IT environments requiring a compact yet functional system build. It accommodates MicroATX, DTX, Mini-DTX, and Mini-ITX motherboards, offering flexibility for various small-form-factor deployments. This case addresses the need for efficient cooling and dust management with a high-airflow front panel, full-height mesh vents, and front panel dust filters, which helps maintain system stability in office settings. The FD-CA-CORE-1100-BL supports full-length graphics cards up to 350mm (with one HDD) and standard ATX PSUs, making it suitable for workstations or specialized applications that require dedicated graphics. Storage options include up to two 3.5" HDDs or three 2.5" SSDs, alongside two 5.25" ODD bays. Its front panel provides essential connectivity with one USB 3.0, one USB 2.0, and audio I/O ports.
FeaturesStylish, high-airflow front panel with full height mesh ventsFully painted interior with Fractal Design signature white detailsPerformance-optimized MicroATX form factor with multiple cooling optionsFront panel dust filters and vertically sealed air channel maintains a dust free interior.1 x Silent Series R2 120 mm fan preinstalled for optimum airflowUSB 3.0, USB 2.0 and audio I/O front panel portsFull length graphics card supportInnovative vertical HDD mountInstall up to 2 HDDs, 3 SSDs, or one of each simultaneouslyTwo ODD bays and 4 expansion slotsSupport for full size ATX PSUsWhite LED power and disk activity indicatorSpecificationsType: Mid TowerColor: BlackCase Material: SteelWith Power Supply: NoPower Supply Mounted: TopPower Supply: ATXMotherboard Support: MicroATX / DTX / Mini-DTX / Mini-ITXSide Panel Window: NoLED: NoRemovable Filter: Front fansExternal 5.25" Drive Bays: 2Internal 3.5" Drive Bays: 2 x 3.5" (1 x 3.5" with SSD installed)Internal 2.5" Drive Bays: 3 x 2.5" (1 x 2.5" with HDD installed)Expansion Slots: 4Front Ports: 1 x USB 3.0 / 1 x USB 2.0 / AudioFan OptionsTotal fan mounts: 3Front: 1 x 120 mm (1 x Fractal Design Silent Series R2 120 mm included)Side: 1 x 120 mmRear: 1 x 92 mmDimensions & WeightMax GPU Length: 350 mm with one HDD mounted; 210 mm with two HDD or three SSD mountedMax CPU Cooler Height: 148 mmMax PSU Length: 185 mm with ODD mountedCase Dimensions (LxWxH): 16.14" x 6.89" x 14.49" with feet/screws/protrusionsNet Weight: 8.38 lbs.Package ContentsCore 1100 computer caseAccessory boxUser manual
The Core 1100 case supports MicroATX, DTX, Mini-DTX, and Mini-ITX motherboard form factors, providing versatility for various compact system builds.
The package contents include the Core 1100 computer case, an accessory box with necessary hardware, and a user manual for setup guidance.
The maximum GPU length supported is 350 mm when one HDD is mounted. If two HDDs or three SSDs are installed, the maximum GPU length is reduced to 210 mm.
No, the Core 1100 does not come with a pre-installed power supply. It supports full-size ATX PSUs, which must be purchased separately and are mounted at the top of the case.
FD-CA-CORE-1100-BL - Fractal Design Core 1100 Usb3.0 Black