Bring premium small-form-factor design to a build that still needs serious thermal headroom. Era 2 refines Fractal Design’s original compact case with a more sculpted exterior, improved cooling capability, and a layout built for modern gaming hardware. The anodized aluminum shell gives it a clean, architectural presence, while the magnet-fastened solid walnut panel adds a distinctive material finish rarely seen in this class. Inside, the case is optimized for Mini-ITX systems and supports water cooling, giving builders more flexibility when pairing high-output CPUs and GPUs in a constrained footprint. Ventilation on five sides helps move heat out of the enclosure efficiently, which matters when the goal is sustained performance rather than just a small desk footprint. The result is a case that feels deliberate at every touchpoint: compact, quiet in appearance, and engineered for premium components. For teams or enthusiasts building a high-value SFF system, Era 2 justifies its position with materials, thermal design, and fit-and-finish that cheaper cases typically skip. It is built for systems where space is limited, but expectations are not.