Fractal Design Core 1100

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Pros:

Well made, good level of fit/finish, Sufficient room for an easy build, Added value from included silent fan
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...
Price, mATX compatible, Direct airflow, Silent fan 1200rpm Fan, Brushed alu front panel, Did we already mention the price?

Cons:

No cutout behind motherboard tray, No cable routing openings, Hard drive bracket can be inconvenient
– 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...

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Last revision on June 1, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Well made, good level of fit/finish, Sufficient room for an easy build, Added value from included silent fan
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
Price, mATX compatible, Direct airflow, Silent fan 1200rpm Fan, Brushed alu front panel, Did we already mention the price?

Reviewers Didn't Like

No cutout behind motherboard tray, No cable routing openings, Hard drive bracket can be inconvenient
– 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
HDD clearance issue with sideway GPU connectors

Expert reviews and ratings

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...

By pcGameware UK on January 13, 2015

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...

By Benchmark Reviews on October 24, 2014

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...

By Play3r on October 22, 2014

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...

By PCPer on November 12, 2014

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...

By MadShrimps on September 08, 2014

Fractal Design bietet mit dem Fractal Design Core 1100 ein minimalistisches, aber dennoch hochwertiges Gehäuse für Mini-ATX Motherboards mit einigen Features, die man so nicht häufig treffen kann. Daher bietet das Fractal Design ein kompaktes,...

By m4gic.net on May 11, 2015