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Fractal Design Era ITX Gold vs Zalman Z1

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Brand
Fractal Design
Brand
Zalman
Model
FD-CA-ERA-ITX-CHP
Model
Z1
Release Date
📅 March 2020
Release Date
-
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User reviews
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Supported PC parts
Supported PC parts
Type
Mini ITX Desktop
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Color
Gold/Black
Color
Black
Includes Power Supply
No
Includes Power Supply
No
External 5.25" Drive Bays
0
External 5.25" Drive Bays
1
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
1
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
1
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
4
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 2.0 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Dimensions
325 mm x 166 mm x 310 mm
Dimensions
432 mm x 199 mm x 457 mm
Volume
17 L
Volume
39 L
Max VGA length allowance
190 mm
Max VGA length allowance
360 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

What are the differences between Fractal Design Era ITX Gold and Zalman Z1? Analyze head-to-head all specifications and features to find out the better case.

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to pick the Fractal Design Era ITX Gold:

  • 41% cheaper, you can save $229.01.
  • +1 internal 2.5" bays.
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C.

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Reasons to pick the Zalman Z1:

  • +1 external 5.25" bays.
  • +3 internal 3.5" bays.
  • Additional VGA length allowance (+170.00mm).
  • +5 Expansion slots.
  • Supports the following motherboard formats: ATX, Micro ATX.
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 2.0 Type A.
  • Much more space available (+57% total case volume).

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