Thank you for all the details, the spec overlays on the video, the slow and tight shots, really helps get a much better idea what this will be like to work in, since I know customers will request it.
I want one bad but I bought the Lian Li Dan A3 after watching your setup, built it but still want the Era2 damn nice case , 5 PC's around me isn't enough Desire & Dread
Personally, I think the A3 is the better case. mATX motherboard and ATX PSU support make the overall build significantly cheaper and more versatile. Also, you can use a decent air cooler in the A3 and it supports larger GPUs as well. It's not like the Era is all that much smaller. But the Era does look nice!
@@IsentropeMachzahlthe A3 is the better versatile case. Era is straight ITX…..like its cousin the Terra before it….that’s the customer base. SFF demographics.
Hi! Fractal tells us that 280 AIO should be max 307x140. The kraken z63 is 143 x 315. In the video you didnt seem to encounter any issues from having this AIO. What can you tell us about this? Did i really worked out alright? Thanks
Seems to me a full water build for this case would be ideal soft tubing or hard line. It is an absolutely beautiful case. My first water build was a Lian Li TU-150 with duo 240 rads (yes, I had to modify the case) and a pump/rez/water block. This case would be great for that and have style points too!
Heey Nick! I was wondering if you could also review the Thorzone NanoQ S and R version. Er is een very expensive case, but the quality and versatility seems to be very good. Plus it can hold the biggest GPUs (R version) that are currently available which is always good
I haven’t built a computer with an ssd in years, thanks to nvme drives. Why would they build a modern high end case with ssd drive cages? The small form factor could use the space for better cooling or a larger psu. Just my .02$
I still prefer an additional SSD with PLP (power loss protection) for firmware and BIOS flashing. Although, that is also bias from experience of USB driver update not letting my USB ports work when rebooting. (I don't recall getting a SATA driver update on my Z790 or B650i boards. The Z790 got a USB/Thunderbolt update that killed the USB ports on that board and was able to resolve using SATA. Might have also been an issue of halving the PCIE lanes by not paying attention to which slots affected PCIe capacity.)*
Wondering how thermals compare with top & bottom being exhaust. I've been told sandwhich style cases perfom better with top & bottom exhaust to increase side-intake air being drawn-in.
@@protator machines and More did thermal testing of Era 2 with different fan orientations and top exhaust and bottom exhaust was the best for both CPU and GPU. Top Rad Intake and bottom fan exhaust was the best for CPU and slightly worse GPU temps Both top and bottom intakes was the worst Top exhaust and bottom intake was 2nd worst thermals (call it stock orientation)
Probably good since they they decided to aim the exhaust from psu firing down. So flipping then fans at the bottom to exhaust would help a bit. This has been tested in a number of cases. On my own 011 mini the best temps were also with top and bottom as exhaust for my custom loop. Sandwich style cases benefit from this as well, and I would definitely set one up all exhaust.
I just can't see paying $200 for this big ass thing. It's matx size, but you get all the drawbacks of itx boards. You can get the Formd T1 for this same price, and it will hold a FE 4090 as well in a true sff form factor. I would also take the Ncase M2 over this one, as it will take matx in addition to itx boards.
Fan of the case, not the false drama built on the mysterious launch date. I find it funny that they are so involved in hyping that they forget their target audience... you know people who would have actually paid for one of these.
I love the mATX case reviews recently. My next build will be that form factor. Could you do a review of the Jonsbo D31 (specifically the one with the tempered side for thermal testing). I don’t see many reviews on their cases but it looks very interesting and is cheap @~$80 USD. Keep up with the great videos
The grills and pseudo diamond volume are attrocious and restrict flow but not dust. Looks like an early 2000s case. And then the irrellevant wood top. How could they mess the design so badly.
@@ChristopherYeeMon worst case? These founders cards are smaller than others so can fix in this cases, but others, that ones who people actually have, can’t. So it’s kind of a bad example.
bless you and 4k video & bright lighting. You can really see all small details of this case and I appreciate it immensely.
Thank you for all the details, the spec overlays on the video, the slow and tight shots, really helps get a much better idea what this will be like to work in, since I know customers will request it.
I want one bad but I bought the Lian Li Dan A3 after watching your setup, built it but still want the Era2 damn nice case , 5 PC's around me isn't enough Desire & Dread
1st world problems.
Personally, I think the A3 is the better case. mATX motherboard and ATX PSU support make the overall build significantly cheaper and more versatile. Also, you can use a decent air cooler in the A3 and it supports larger GPUs as well. It's not like the Era is all that much smaller. But the Era does look nice!
@@IsentropeMachzahlthe A3 is the better versatile case. Era is straight ITX…..like its cousin the Terra before it….that’s the customer base. SFF demographics.
Most focused on build video out there but yet stylish + cool musics as always :D
My favourite PC builder on UA-cam, much love from the Great White North
I scrolled down so I could see your review of this case first. That's loyalty.
The urge to slap stickers on this case is overwhelming.
Hi! Fractal tells us that 280 AIO should be max 307x140. The kraken z63 is 143 x 315. In the video you didnt seem to encounter any issues from having this AIO. What can you tell us about this? Did i really worked out alright? Thanks
@@dvdcastav also my concern， i also want to use the nzxt kraken 280 aio in this case. i wonder if it could fit.
link the pcpartpicker list bro
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Seems to me a full water build for this case would be ideal soft tubing or hard line. It is an absolutely beautiful case. My first water build was a Lian Li TU-150 with duo 240 rads (yes, I had to modify the case) and a pump/rez/water block. This case would be great for that and have style points too!
do you think you would have room for the liquid freezer iii 280? its advertised as 2mm longer and 8mm thicker. Thanks!
Would love if you reviewed the Montech XR in white!
Heey Nick! I was wondering if you could also review the Thorzone NanoQ S and R version. Er is een very expensive case, but the quality and versatility seems to be very good. Plus it can hold the biggest GPUs (R version) that are currently available which is always good
if I never turn off my PC, would I burn out an AIO with a setup like this? would you take this or the c4 air cooled?
I'd be sold if it wasn't for the wood. Why is there no plastic or match paint metal option?
Passt hier eine Arctic III AIO in das Case ?
15:10 I actually laughed out loud. That is an awesome mess 😂
What are the case measurements?
I haven’t built a computer with an ssd in years, thanks to nvme drives. Why would they build a modern high end case with ssd drive cages? The small form factor could use the space for better cooling or a larger psu. Just my .02$
I still prefer an additional SSD with PLP (power loss protection) for firmware and BIOS flashing.
Although, that is also bias from experience of USB driver update not letting my USB ports work when rebooting. (I don't recall getting a SATA driver update on my Z790 or B650i boards. The Z790 got a USB/Thunderbolt update that killed the USB ports on that board and was able to resolve using SATA. Might have also been an issue of halving the PCIE lanes by not paying attention to which slots affected PCIe capacity.)*
Wondering how thermals compare with top & bottom being exhaust.
I've been told sandwhich style cases perfom better with top & bottom exhaust to increase side-intake air being drawn-in.
Then you'd most likely recirculate all the exhaust from the lower fans.
@@protator machines and More did thermal testing of Era 2 with different fan orientations and top exhaust and bottom exhaust was the best for both CPU and GPU.
Top Rad Intake and bottom fan exhaust was the best for CPU and slightly worse GPU temps
Both top and bottom intakes was the worst
Top exhaust and bottom intake was 2nd worst thermals (call it stock orientation)
Probably good since they they decided to aim the exhaust from psu firing down. So flipping then fans at the bottom to exhaust would help a bit.
This has been tested in a number of cases. On my own 011 mini the best temps were also with top and bottom as exhaust for my custom loop.
Sandwich style cases benefit from this as well, and I would definitely set one up all exhaust.
Interesting things to think about.
I just can't see paying $200 for this big ass thing. It's matx size, but you get all the drawbacks of itx boards. You can get the Formd T1 for this same price, and it will hold a FE 4090 as well in a true sff form factor. I would also take the Ncase M2 over this one, as it will take matx in addition to itx boards.
:) would really be nice for someone that was building a pc that was only going to have integrated graphics for basic office work etc.
wtf are you talking about? Get a NUC for that. This baby is meant to house a beefy GPU.
Uh, two fingers, huh? lol @ 1:15
Fan of the case, not the false drama built on the mysterious launch date. I find it funny that they are so involved in hyping that they forget their target audience... you know people who would have actually paid for one of these.
What’s the “false” launch date ?
@@t.7527they said this and their other new case would be launched in July. And now it’s September…
Been debating if to get the A3 based on your build... But now... Decisions decisions
The A3 has way better hardware support.
@@matthewrezuke8130 and a very attractive price comparatively too...
I stll prefer Fractal Ridge or node 202/304
Why lol
Someone must live in a padded room.
Noice!
Never been this early 👋🏽 love the vidz
I love the mATX case reviews recently. My next build will be that form factor. Could you do a review of the Jonsbo D31 (specifically the one with the tempered side for thermal testing). I don’t see many reviews on their cases but it looks very interesting and is cheap @~$80 USD. Keep up with the great videos
@15.50 to many cables looks sloppy
expensive and pci 4.0 cable when most new mboards have pci 5.0 yes you don't need pic 5 now but maybe in the future.
By the time you need to worry about PCI 5.0, you will be building a new computer.
The grills and pseudo diamond volume are attrocious and restrict flow but not dust. Looks like an early 2000s case. And then the irrellevant wood top. How could they mess the design so badly.
i dont like how people use nvidia founder edition cards, i would have to say 90% of people dont have these.
Good point!
I think he has to use it as a worst case of what the case is capable of. They used that Asus 4090 in a lot of those cases too
Looks best imo
@@ChristopherYeeMon worst case? These founders cards are smaller than others so can fix in this cases, but others, that ones who people actually have, can’t. So it’s kind of a bad example.
True true
"you ever wanted the top of your case to look like a sewer grate? Fractal has the answer for you"
Meh.. Ncase M2 it is.
Facts, if a case is this size, why not allow matx board like the M2?
first to like
Maybe it’s one of those things. Like me that look better in person. But all the media and videos… looks awful to me. 😢
who's going to pay $200 for this crap looks like an HP pre built.