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Fractal Design is a company that specializes in the manufacturing of PC Cases, fans, power supplies and even AIO water CPU coolers. With their headquarters in Sweden, they set out to attain the goal of providing functional and efficient products for their...
Brushed aluminium front panel...
No cable Management, Top mounted power supply, Lack of proper hard drive cage, No ventilation on the top of case...
Jumping right into the design aspect of the Core 1100 and it is a bit of a mixed bag. Looking at it front the front it looks very aesthetically pleasing, as you move around to the side panel with the little vented area for the 120mm fan it becomes more ap...
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In recent years Fractal Design have made their name for producing stylish, sleek and elegant PC cases without sacrificing quality, functionality or price. Most of you will know of them from their hugely successful Define which pinched the crown for silent...
The Fractal Design Core 1100 arrived at pcG in a simply styled brown cardboard box, whilst the case itself was adequately packaged inside. It's certainly nothing that would jump up and grab your attention, but it does the job it's intended for. Once out...
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We take a look at another budget chassis in this review, this time our first review for Fractal Design and as we always say a company that has keen attention to their budget offerings always has an excellent repertoire in their higher-end port folio. For...
Excellent build quality, No sharp edges, Smart storage mounting, Toolless design, Price...
HDD bumps on fan when mounted, Longer graphics cards might not fit with HDD mounted, Heavy PSUs could be a problem, Cooler compatibility...
If you're looking for a budget mATX chassis for a new budget build and want a finely-made chassis that is just the right size then the Fractal Design Core 1100 is a top choice...
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The Core 1100 is an extremely compact Micro ATX case. These new Core series are very aggressively priced yet Fractal manages to deliver an uncompromising solution in their typical no frills nor thrills design. No windowed side panel here though lads, keep...
Price, mATX compatible, Direct airflow, Silent fan 1200rpm Fan, Brushed alu front panel, Did we already mention the price?...
HDD clearance issue with sideway GPU connectors...
Lately MadShrimps has been swamped with budget friendly cases. Though if you thought that sub 50Dollers was cheap, then this Core 1100 is ultra cheap. Retailing at a mere 35 dollars it is surprisingly that Fractal can make any money out of it. At this pri...
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Fractal Design has now released their Core 1100 MicroATX computer case. It still has a preinstalled 120mm front intake fan and the vertical hard drive bracket. The biggest change is only the exterior design with its brushed aluminum finish, making it look...
Professional and simple design, Sturdy construction throughout the exterior, One quiet 1200RPM 120mm fan preinstalled, Front panel I/O ports are actually on the front, Side panels are very easy to take off, Easy to build for both enthusiasts and beginners...
– No CPU or cable routing cutouts on the motherboard tray, – Limited storage capabilities if large graphics card is installed, – PSU mounts on the top instead of the bottom, – Thin side panels can potentially cause bending and vibrations, – Vertical hard...
As for a basic build, the Fractal Design Core 1100 does a great job and will satisfy the needs of a very basic user. Since it supports graphics cards of up to 350mm long, this case can also be used to build a small gaming PC for some enthusiasts. When we...
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Image credit: Fractal DesignThe Core 1100 from Fractal Design is a small micro-ATX case, essentially a miniature version of the previously reviewed Core 3300 . With its small dimensions the Core 1100 targets micro-ATX and mini-ITX builders, and provides a...
Well made, good level of fit/finish, Sufficient room for an easy build, Added value from included silent fan...
No cutout behind motherboard tray, No cable routing openings, Hard drive bracket can be inconvenient...
The Fractal Design Core 1100 Micro-ATX case is a basic, no-frills enclosure. While it might not excite comment it is a good value when it can be found for $40 or so considering the overall quality of the case and the included silent 120mm fan. It offers n...
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