Fractal Design Core 3000 USB 3.0 vs Fractal Design Core 500

A side-by-side spec comparison of the Fractal Design Core 3000 USB 3.0 and the Fractal Design Core 500. We line up every specification, highlight the winner of each, and tally an overall verdict so you can decide which case is right for your build.

Side-by-side specification comparison of Fractal Design Core 3000 USB 3.0 and Fractal Design Core 500.
Specification	Fractal Design Core 3000 USB 3.0 No price data	Fractal Design Core 500 $34.99 Buy on Amazon
Fans	{"included":2,"maxTotal":6}	{"included":2,"maxTotal":6}
Type	ATX Mid Tower	Mini ITX Desktop
Drive Bays	{"2.5":2,"3.5":6}	{"2.5":2,"3.5":3}
Side Panel	None	None
Form Factor	ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX	Mini-ITX
Max GPU Length	400 mm	400 mm
Max Cooler Height	170 mm	170 mm

Fractal Design Core 3000 USB 3.0

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Fractal Design Core 500

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