The Core of Configuration
The Core family of cases have always been centered around providing the core features and performance of Fractal Design's case lineage at an aggressive price point. Core has undergone an evolution thanks in part to the valuable feedback from our customers.Despite its extremely small outer dimensions, the Core 1100 mATX case provides everything you need. The stylish, Scandinavian exterior design is matched by the fully painted interior, complete with the signature white details of Fractal Design. The case is optimized for airflow with a straight cooling path, and comes equipped with a pre-installed 120mm fan. The front panel is equipped with dust filters. An innovative vertical hard drive bracket can fit either two 3.5" drives, three 2.5" drives, or one drive of each size. Both the 3.5" drive slots come with silicone vibration dampening grommets.
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KEY FEATURES
- An extremely compact micro-ATX case, designed for exceptional airflow and cooling.
- Brushed aluminum-look front panel with a sleek, three-dimensional textured finish.
- One Fractal Design 120mm fans included.
- Easy access I/O on front panel, with audio and both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports.
- Front panel dust filters and closed top and bottom panels help maintaining a dust free interior.
- Innovative vertical HDD bracket, which can hold two 3.5" drives or three 2.5" drives, or one drive of each size.
- Vibration-dampened mounting for both 3.5" drive slots.
- Fully painted interior, with Fractal Design signature white details.
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FAMILY COMPARISON
 |  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE 1100 | CORE 1300 | CORE 2300 | CORE 3300 | |
| Case Dimensions (W x H x D) | 6.8 x 14 x 16.1 in. (175 x 358 x 410mm) | 7.6 x 15.1 x 18.1 in. (195 x 384 x 460mm) | 7.6 x 17.5 x 18.1 in. (195 x 445 x 460mm) | 9.1 x 18.3 x 20.8 in. (233 x 466 x 529mm) |
| Weight | 8.3 lbs (3.8kg) | 10.1 lbs (4.6kg) | 11.4 lbs (5.2kg) | 17.1 lbs (7.8kg) |
| Form Factor | M-ATX | M-ATX | ATX | Wide body ATX |
| MB Compatibility | Mini ITX / M-ATX | Mini ITX / M-ATX | Mini ITX / M-ATX / ATX | Mini ITX / M-ATX / ATX / E-ATX |
| 5.25" Bays | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 3.5" Bays (Compatible with SSD) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Additional SSD Mounts | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Expansion Slots | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
| Max PSU Length with Bottom Fan | 185mm | 205mm | 140mm | |
| Max PSU Length without Bottom Fan | 185mm | 205mm | ||
| Max Graphics Card Length with HDD Cage | 170mm | 200mm | 200mm | 430mm |
| Max Graphics Card Length without HDD Cage | 350mm | 380mm | 380mm | |
| Max CPU Cooler Height | 148mm | 162mm | 162mm | 185mm |
| Watercooling Compatibility in Top | Slim 240mm | Slim 240mm | Slim 240mm / Slim 280mm | |
| Watercooling Compatibility in Front | Slim 240mm | 240mm / 280mm | 240mm / 280mm | |
| Watercooling Compatibility in Rear | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm / 140mm | |
| Fan Controller | ||||
| Number of Fans in Front Included | 1 x 120mm | 1 x 120mm | 1 x 120mm | 1 x 140mm |
| Numbers of Fans in Rear Included | 1 x 120mm | 1 x 120mm | 1 x 140mm | |
| Number of Fans in Top Included | ||||
| Total Number of Fan Positions in Front | 1 x 120mm | 2 x 120mm / 1 x 140mm | 2 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm | 2 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm |
| Total Number of Fan Positions in Rear | 1 x 92mm | 1 x 120mm | 1 x 120mm | 1 x 140mm |
| Total Number of Fan Positions in Top | 2 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm | 2 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm | 2 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm | |
| Total Number of Fan Positions in Bottom | 1 x 120mm / 1 x 140mm | 1 x 120mm / 1 x 140mm | 1 x 120mm / 1 x 140mm | |
| Total Number of Fans on Side Panel | 1 x 120mm | 1 x 140mm | 1 x 120mm / 1 x 140mm | |
| USB 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| USB 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Audio I/O | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
