Fractal Design · 2015
Core 500
The Fractal Design Core 500 is a Mini ITX case released in 2015, supporting Mini ITX and Mini DTX motherboards.
The Fractal Design Core 500 is a compact Mini ITX case released in 2015. It supports Mini ITX and Mini DTX motherboards and measures 250 x 203 x 367 mm, weighing 4.4 kg. The case features a brushed aluminum-look side panel and includes one pre-installed 140 mm rear fan (Silent Series R3, 1000 RPM). It offers three 3.5" drive bays, three 2.5" drive bays, and one 5.25" bay, along with two expansion slots. Maximum GPU length is 310 mm, and maximum CPU cooler height is 170 mm. Front I/O includes two USB 3.0 ports, audio in/out, a power button with white LED, HDD activity LED (white), and a reset button.
Specifications
| Supported motherboard form factors | Mini ITX, Mini DTX |
|---|---|
| Case size | Mini ITX |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 250 x 203 x 367 mm |
| Weight | 4.4 kg |
| Drive bays | 3x 3.5", 3x 2.5", 1x 5.25" |
| Expansion slots | 2 |
| Max GPU length | 310 mm |
| Max CPU cooler height | 170 mm |
| Front I/O | 2x USB 3.0, Audio in/out, Power button with LED (white), HDD activity LED (white), Reset button |
| Pre-installed fans | 1x 140 mm rear fan (Silent Series R3, 1000 RPM) |
| Side panel material | Brushed aluminum-look |
| Release year | 2015 |