Fractal Design
Core 1000
The Core 1000 is a compact micro-ATX case from Fractal Design, supporting mATX, Mini ITX, and DTX motherboards with a mesh side panel.
The Core 1000 is a compact micro-ATX case from Fractal Design, designed for small form factor builds. It supports mATX, Mini ITX, and DTX motherboards, and measures 175 x 355 x 420 mm with a weight of 4.1 kg. The case features a mesh side panel for airflow and includes one pre-installed 120 mm Silent Series R2 fan in the front. Drive bays accommodate up to two 3.5" HDDs or three 2.5" SSDs, or a combination of one 3.5" HDD and one 2.5" SSD. Expansion slots total four, with a maximum GPU length of 350 mm and CPU cooler height of 148 mm. Front I/O includes one USB 3.0, one USB 2.0, audio jacks, and power/reset buttons with LEDs.
Specifications
| Supported motherboard form factors | mATX, Mini ITX, DTX |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 175 x 355 x 420 mm |
| Weight | 4.1 kg |
| Drive bays | 2x 3.5" HDD or 3x 2.5" SSD or 1x 3.5" HDD + 1x 2.5" SSD |
| Expansion slots | 4 |
| Max GPU length | 350 mm |
| Max CPU cooler height | 148 mm |
| Front I/O | 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 1x 3.5 mm audio in (mic), 1x 3.5 mm audio out (headphone), Power button with LED, HDD LED, Reset button |
| Pre-installed fans | 1x 120 mm Silent Series R2 in front |
| Side panel material | Mesh |