Fractal Design Era 2 Midnight Blue Mini-ITX PC Case with Walnut Top and PCIe 4.0 Riser (FD-C-ERA2N-03)

Midnight Blue Styling for a Purposefully Compact Mini-ITX Build

The Fractal Design Era 2 Midnight Blue brings a deep blue anodized aluminium exterior and an FSC-certified walnut top to a compact Mini-ITX PC. It offers an enclosure platform for a custom gaming, everyday or creative desktop without presenting the case as a complete computer.

Two bottom Aspect 12 PWM fans and a pre-installed PCIe 4.0 riser are included, while the sliding central wall helps allocate internal space. Choose a compatible SFX or SFX-L PSU and check the exact graphics-card, cooler, radiator and cable combination before purchase. Small-form-factor flexibility is not unlimited: a change on one side of the internal wall affects the clearance available on the other.

Best For: Mini-ITX desktops, Midnight Blue themed builds, Compact gaming setups, Wood-accented workspaces, Experienced SFF builders, Measured custom builds

DETAIL SPECIFICATION

TECHNICAL FEATURES

Material and colour coordination

The Midnight Blue exterior and walnut top provide the visual foundation for the desk setup; internal components and any extra accessories are separate.

Plan a complete compatible layout

The central wall provides 15mm of stepless adjustment. Evaluate cooler and graphics-card fit together rather than treating every separate maximum as simultaneously available.

Cooling options in a small footprint

Two Aspect 12 PWM fans are fitted at the bottom. The top accepts 120/140mm fans and nominal radiator sizes up to 280mm, with actual assembly thickness and clearance checks still required.

Accessible construction

The magnetic top, slide-off shell and push-to-release top bracket help expose the interior during assembly. Route cables carefully and match front USB connections to compatible motherboard headers.

🔎 Technical Conclusion

Case Format:
Era 2 Midnight Blue Mini-ITX enclosure; 18.97-litre nominal volume.

Airflow / Cooling:
Two bottom Aspect 12 PWM fans supplied; top 120/140mm fan mounts and radiator sizes up to 280mm subject to fit.

Component Clearance:
GPU maximum length 326mm and width 137mm; sliding-wall position and cable bends must be assessed together.

Build / Connectivity:
Pre-installed PCIe 4.0 riser; two USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 20Gbps and combined audio/microphone jack.

Physical / Installation:
366 x 165 x 314mm; 4.6kg net. Requires a compatible Mini-ITX board and SFX or SFX-L PSU.

Overall Positioning:
A design-led compact enclosure for a planned midnight blue desktop, not an unrestricted full-size chassis or a bundled PC.

✅ Suitable For

• Small-desktop enthusiasts
  Build around the Mini-ITX format while leaving sufficient room around the case for ventilation.
• Midnight Blue setup owners
  Coordinate the verified exterior colour with your desk and other separately purchased components.
• Builders comfortable with SFF fit checks
  Compare exact GPU, cooler, PSU and cable dimensions against the chosen internal-wall arrangement.
• Users planning compact top-mounted liquid cooling
  Verify the complete radiator/fan stack, tube routing and neighbouring component clearances before ordering a cooler.

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