Fractal Design Core 3000 vs Epoch White Case Comparison

Fractal Design Core 3000 and Fractal Design Epoch White are both cases with the same Expansion Slots (7). The main differences are in External 5.25" Drive Bays, Internal 2.5" Drive Bays, Internal 3.5" Drive Bays and Motherboard Compatibility.

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Fractal Design Core 3000	Fractal Design Epoch White
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Pangoly Score (How do we rate?) 81	Pangoly Score (How do we rate?) -
Brand Fractal Design	Brand Fractal Design
Model FD-CA-CORE-3000-USB3-BL	Model FD-C-EPO1A-03
Release Date 📅 December 2013	Release Date 📅 July 2025
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User reviews ★★★★☆ (6 reviews) Add a product review	User reviews Add a product review
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Compatible PC parts Motherboards ► Graphics Cards ► Power Supplies ► CPU Coolers ►	Compatible PC parts Motherboards ► Graphics Cards ► Power Supplies ► CPU Coolers ►
Pros Three fans included Good build quality Supports long graphic cards New revision with USB 3.0 support on front I/O	Pros -
Cons Cable management could be better Not much space for tall cpu coolers	Cons -
Type ATX Mid Tower	Type ATX Mid Tower
Color Black	Color White
Includes Power Supply No	Includes Power Supply No
External 5.25" Drive Bays 2	External 5.25" Drive Bays 0
External 3.5" Drive Bays 0	External 3.5" Drive Bays 0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays 0	Internal 2.5" Drive Bays 2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 6	Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 2
Motherboard Compatibility ATX, Micro ATX, Mini DTX, Mini ITX, Thin Mini ITX	Motherboard Compatibility ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Front Panel I/O USB 2.0 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A	Front Panel I/O USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C
Dimensions 487 mm x 267 mm x 549 mm	Dimensions 447 mm x 215 mm x 469 mm
Volume 71 L	Volume 45 L
Max VGA length allowance 270 mm	Max VGA length allowance 372 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage) 420 mm	Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage) -
Expansion Slots 7	Expansion Slots 7
Back Connect Support No	Back Connect Support No