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December 2015
(89%)
52 Reviews
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There is a ton to like in such a small chassis. On the outside, the CORE 500 offers a brushed metal-like texture to the front, and along with it being flanked with strips of mesh to either side, it has an appeal that a lot of potential customers will lik...
Can fit up to a 310mm graphics card, Easy to build in or upgrade, Highly configurable in terms of CPU cooling, drive options and an optical bay if you need it, Versatile: Compact high-end Gaming, HTPC or study/office workstation, Great Value @ $95, Decept
Not as 'sleek' as the Node series
If you're pressed for space, this case doesn't take much of it. The Core 500 should satisfy the reasonable expectations of all system builders with the component compatibility and neutral aesthetics.This is an ideal case for LAN rigs or compact gaming sys...
Near-perfect layout for a high-end ITX system, impressive cooling capability, amazing quality for the price,
Must follow precise steps to assemble a system, and the manual gets them wrong!
When it comes to the ITX market, there is thankfully a lot of choice. And that's a good thing, because there isn't just one use for the ITX format. Want a bookshelf PC or a PC to slip onto your media console? We've reviewed great options in both those for...
Room for six hard drives, Supports long graphics cards, 280 mm radiator support, Removable cooling bracket, Price
Single-piece top panel, Not much cable management at all, PSU may block connections on your motherboard
With that said there are some things you are going need to consider with this case, as you should with any mini-ITX build. You are going to need to select your components carefully. Luckily I had components that I knew would work well in this case. When i...
Abstract: The Fractal Design Core 500 Case would be perfect if you're looking to build a hardcore mini-ITX rig. It looks awesome, has excellent build quality, there's lots of drive and fan options, plus water cooling support and it fits long video cards and tall co...
The Fractal Core 500 is a solid new offering in the small form factor world. the build quality in general is good. We wouldn't expect nothing more nor nothing less from a trusted brand as Fractal Design, especially thinking about the 60 euro retail street...
Robust construction quality, Magnetic, removable dust filters on all intake areas, Very good use of space, Can hold large CPU coolers, Long GPUs will fit—in combination with a short PSU, Can hold up to six hard drives, Good cable-management possibilities,
Radiator above 140 mm will block ODD bay, PSU length is the biggest limiting factor, PSU cable a tight fit
The Fractal Design Core 500 sells for 55 euro including taxes. Robust construction quality Magnetic, removable dust filters on all intake areas Very good use of space Can hold large CPU coolers Long GPUs will fit—in combination with a short PSU Can hold u...
Published: 2015-10-22, Author: Jeff , review by: Techreport.com
I've enjoyed every Fractal Design case that's come through TR's labs, so I had high hopes for the Core 500. Its spec sheet is appealing, to be sure. Plenty of room for air and liquid coolers, a good number of 2.5" and 3.5" drive mounts, and enough space...
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Published: 2015-10-20, Author: Gary , review by: overclock3d.net
You're probably familiar with the expression "It's not big, and it's not clever". Well the Fractal Design Core 500 isn't big, but it certainly appears to be quite clever. By this we mean we're not quite sure how they manage to cram so much into such a c...
With its plain looks, the Core 500 is not imbued with a lot of style, but the underlying design is remarkably solid. Though the intake vents along the sides of the front panel are overly restricted by foam linings, it's well ventilated thanks to the large...
