Fractal Design Mood (M-ITX) Mini Tower Cabinet (Black)

The Fractal Design Mood (FD-C-MOD1N-02) is a Mini-ITX mini tower cabinet designed for builders who want a compact, living-room-friendly PC without sacrificing component compatibility. Its defining characteristic is a breathable fabric-covered enclosure that slides off after popping the rear panel, giving you unobstructed access to your entire build in seconds — no screwdrivers required for the main shell. Despite its slender pillar silhouette — measuring just 212 × 212 × 453 mm — the Mood accommodates genuinely enthusiast-grade hardware. A PCIe 4.0 riser cable is included in the box, letting you mount a graphics card up to 325 mm in length and up to 56 mm thick (2.75 slots) in a vertical orientation. CPU coolers up to 114 mm tall (measured from the top of the IHS) fit within the chassis. Power supply compatibility extends to both SFX and SFX-L units up to 130 mm in length, covering the most common compact PSU formats on the market. Cooling is handled by an included 180 mm Dynamic fan mounted at the top, drawing air up through the case in a straightforward chimney-style airflow path. Two additional front fan positions accept either 120 mm or 140 mm fans, and the front supports radiators up to 280 mm. A rear magnetic filter mesh helps manage dust ingress on the exhaust side. The front I/O panel offers a USB Type-C port running at 20 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2×2), two USB Type-A ports at 5 Gbps (USB 3.0), and a combined audio/microphone jack — a connectivity set that keeps pace with modern motherboard headers. Storage options include one 3.5-inch drive bracket and two dedicated 2.5-inch SSD brackets, both secured with tool-less push-to-lock mechanisms and ball catchers on the SSD sleds. The case ships with two captive thumbscrews securing the PCIe blanks, and the rear panel itself is tool-less. Two expansion slots (rated at 2.75 slots for GPU thickness) are available. The Mood carries SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card certification, confirming compatibility with high-performance SFF graphics cards. — Verified Specifications — Model: FD-C-MOD1N-02 | Color: Black | Form Factor: Mini-ITX | Dimensions: 212 × 212 × 453 mm (L×W×H) | Net Weight: 4.6 kg | PSU Support: SFX / SFX-L (max 130 mm) | GPU Max Length: 325 mm | GPU Max Thickness: 56 mm (2.75 slot) | GPU Max Height: 145 mm (excl. cables) | CPU Cooler Max Height: 114 mm | Pre-installed Fan: 1× 180 mm (top) | Additional Fan Mounts: 2× 120/140 mm (front) | Front Radiator: Up to 280 mm | Front I/O: 1× USB-C 20 Gbps, 2× USB-A 5 Gbps, 1× combo audio jack | Storage: 1× 3.5-inch, 2× 2.5-inch | Expansion Slots: 2 (2.75 slot) | Dust Filter: Rear magnetic mesh | Warranty: 2 Years