Fractal Design Core 500
Category: Case
Manufacturer: Fractal
Form Factor: Mini-ITX
Max GPU: 400mm
Side Panel: None
Price: $34.99 from Amazon
Fractal Design Core 500
Form Factor
Mini-ITX
Max GPU
400mm
Side Panel
None
Best price from Amazon
$34.99
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Overview
The Fractal Design Core 500 is a Mini ITX Desktop with room for Mini-ITX motherboards. It includes 2 fans pre-installed and mounts up to 6. GPU clearance tops out at 400mm — room for full triple-fan flagship cards — with 170mm of air-cooler headroom. In the budget bracket, prioritize GPU and cooler clearance — small cases punish part-picking mistakes.
At $34.99 it sits in the budget PC case bracket. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current PC case prices across retailers. Warranty coverage follows Fractal's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Fans | included: 2, maxTotal: 6 |
| Type | Mini ITX Desktop |
| Drive Bays | 2.5: 2, 3.5: 3 |
| Side Panel | None |
| Form Factor | Mini-ITX |
| Max GPU Length | 400 mm |
| Max Cooler Height | 170 mm |
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