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Compare Fractal Design Epoch ARGB vs Core 3000

Fractal Design Epoch ARGB and Fractal Design Core 3000 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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Brand
Fractal Design
Brand
Fractal Design
Model
FD-C-EPO1A-04
Model
FD-CA-CORE-3000-USB3-BL
Release Date
📅 July 2025
Release Date
📅 December 2013
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
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User reviews
★★★★☆
(6 reviews)
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Pros
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Pros
  • Three fans included
  • Good build quality
  • Supports long graphic cards
  • New revision with USB 3.0 support on front I/O
Cons
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Cons
  • Cable management could be better
  • Not much space for tall cpu coolers
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Color
Black
Color
Black
Includes Power Supply
No
Includes Power Supply
No
External 5.25" Drive Bays
0
External 5.25" Drive Bays
2
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
6
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini DTX, Mini ITX, Thin Mini ITX
Front Panel I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C
Front Panel I/O
USB 2.0 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Dimensions
447 mm x 215 mm x 469 mm
Dimensions
487 mm x 267 mm x 549 mm
Volume
45 L
Volume
71 L
Max VGA length allowance
372 mm
Max VGA length allowance
270 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
-
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
420 mm
Expansion Slots
7
Expansion Slots
7
Back Connect Support
No
Back Connect Support
No

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Fractal Design Epoch ARGB:

  • Newer Product, it was released around 12 years later
  • +2 internal 2.5" bays
  • Additional VGA length allowance (+102.00mm)
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C

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Reasons to buy the Fractal Design Core 3000:

  • +2 external 5.25" bays
  • +4 internal 3.5" bays
  • Supports the following motherboard formats: Mini DTX, Thin Mini ITX
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 2.0 Type A
  • Much more space available (+37% total case volume)

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