Conclusions

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The new Core 1000 of the Swedish Fractal Design has revealed to be a very interesting case given its price of just over € 30.The possibility of installing long video cards and the particular bracket for hard-disk with anti-vibration rubber, makes it an intriguing product for those who want to achieve a compact PC for the office or living room, at a very low cost.Considering the selling price we can't certainly ask for more: a 120mm fan in the air input with dust filters and a printed manual including the Italian language are included, the case has been painted in all its parts, both inside and in the back. We will have preferred the option of installing a 120mm fan on the back instead of by 92mm.Overall it is a good case for Micro ATX boards.

Thanks to Fractal Design and IDP for the sample sent.

PROs

• Attractive price;
• Mount anti-vibration hard drive bracket;
• Possibility to install 35cm video cards.

CONs

• Maximum size of 92mm for the fan on the back
• No USB 3.0