Intel and Fractal describe it as the next generation in the development of Mini-ITX boxes and they may not have a reason. If something describes the ITX Era, it is to be a truly powerful and unlimited box to its credit, where it retains the perfect design and splendor at the same time. What stories bring to the world of SFF?
Fractal Era ITX: 16 liters of pure entertainment
Everyone who is connected to the SFF box is fully aware of their space, which in some cases is extremely appealing in terms of services. Both Intel and Fractal have sought to give some flexibility to the ITX box concept and have therefore developed an operating system that will enable the installation of the system, either by air or by water.
They are all beautifully designed and contain details on every inch of aluminum they come across. Items ranging from aluminum from above to wood to glass, where the company will offer a few models of different colors and decide to customize the user experience.
It has only 16 liters of energy due to the methods contained 325 x 166 x 310 mm, which classifies it as a mid-size ITX, not over or over a piece in terms of size.
It will support custom ATX fonts and GPUs
Every inch of this Fractal Era ITX is rated to feature the highest number of items without compromising performance or cooling. Therefore, this box will be able to inject ATX power beyond its normal range. SFX-L and SFX (size 200mm)
In the cooler part it will allow a 240 mm radius on its roof and if we do not install the GPU, 140 mm fans on the ground, in addition to another 80 mm with the rear installed as standard.
Of course, dust filters are located in areas where there is less air, thus avoiding the dust inside.
As for graphics cards, it is able to support 295mm models when installing the SFX-L power supply, or if we decide on a larger size such as SFX or ATX, the GPU size is reduced to 210 or 190mm, respectively to select a maximum range of 125 mm and a maximum height of 47 mm.
Expansion and price selection
As for the heatsinks, the maximum support height will be 120 mm. As for storage, we have to look at the type of font we enter, because as a result the options change.
And that in the worst case it will allow a 3.5-inch HDD, while the best of them can be 4 SSD or 2 SSD and HDD.
Unfortunately, both companies have yet to disclose their market presence, but their prices, namely 164.99 euros, regardless of the model, color or finish of the user's choice.
