A brand new case from Fractal Design, asserting its Terra mannequin. It’s a reference in mini-ITX format, so it’s very compact. However, its distinctive function is a wood entrance panel – walnut, to be exact!
Terra: a Fractal case with a wood entrance panel!
With this case, we inevitably discover a sober, very compact reference. It measures simply 153 (W) x 343 (D) x 218 (H) mm, and weighs simply 3.1 kg on the dimensions.
Internally, area is restricted, with solely sufficient room for a mini-ITX motherboard. On the opposite hand, there’s loads of room for the graphics card, which is 322 mm lengthy, as much as 145 mm excessive and 72 mm thick. For its half, the CPU cooling unit will likely be restricted to 77 mm most, 48 mm minimal.
In phrases of storage, we discover basic potentialities for this format, with two 2.5″ slots included. However, there seem like none for 3.5″ arduous disks.
Ventilation is decreased to the naked minimal, with solely a 120 mm slot on the backside. It’s a pity, since this can be a case with the smallest doable footprint. What’s extra, there will likely be no slots for watercooling radiators both.
Nevertheless, the model has tried to supply one thing practical, with Velcro strips for simple wiring. Likewise, we discover panels held in place by a push-pin system, or an adjustable motherboard tray to depart more room for the graphics card or CPU cooler. Yes, this can be a compartmentalized ITX mannequin, with a compartment solely devoted to the graphics card.
As for the worth, it’s sizzling, since in our a part of the world, it’s a case obtainable from €199.00!
Click right here for the Fractal datasheet!
