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Compare Fractal Design Era ITX Carbon vs Epoch

Fractal Design Era ITX Carbon and Fractal Design Epoch are both cases with the same Internal 2.5" Drive Bays (2). The main differences are in Internal 3.5" Drive Bays, Motherboard Compatibility, Front Panel I/O and Dimensions.
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Brand
Fractal Design
Brand
Fractal Design
Model
FD-CA-ERA-ITX-BK
Model
FD-C-EPO1A-02
Release Date
📅 March 2020
Release Date
📅 July 2025
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★★★★☆
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Compatible PC parts
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Type
Mini ITX Desktop
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Color
Silver
Color
Black
Includes Power Supply
No
Includes Power Supply
No
External 5.25" Drive Bays
0
External 5.25" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
1
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
2
Motherboard Compatibility
Mini ITX
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Front Panel I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C
Front Panel I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C
Dimensions
325 mm x 166 mm x 310 mm
Dimensions
447 mm x 215 mm x 469 mm
Volume
17 L
Volume
45 L
Max VGA length allowance
190 mm
Max VGA length allowance
372 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
295 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
-
Expansion Slots
2
Expansion Slots
7
Back Connect Support
No
Back Connect Support
No

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Fractal Design Era ITX Carbon:

  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C

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Reasons to buy the Fractal Design Epoch:

  • 67% cheaper, you can save $220.00
  • Newer Product, it was released around 5 years later
  • +1 internal 3.5" bays
  • Additional VGA length allowance (+182.00mm)
  • +5 Expansion slots
  • Supports the following motherboard formats: ATX, Micro ATX
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C
  • Hugely more space available (+63% total case volume)

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