Introduction

I would like to thank Fractal Design for supplying the review sample.


Fractal Design has been known for crafting high-quality cases for decades. While there are plenty of Micro-ATX and bigger enclosure choices from the brand out there, ITX has always been a bit of a hit-and-miss - especially when it comes to unique, individual designs. The Era comes to mind, which managed to be a beautiful case that struggled with thermals, or the Torrent Nano, which didn't feel like an ITX chassis. On the upside, there is the Ridge, with its beautifully crafted aluminium and cloth front panel. Now, with the Terra we are reviewing here, we have another unique look from Fractal Design that employs tons of aluminium as well and adds wood to the mix. On top of that, we get to dive into the unique color variant of "Jade Green." That said, the Terra is also available in a dark gray "Graphite" and a silver variant.

Specifications

Packaging

The Terra ships in a simple brown package with the name and company logo on it. There isn't much more besides a sticker to let you know which of the three colors is within.


An interesting packaging choice are the cardboard spacers instead of foam or Styrofoam. This is the same material utilized for AIO packaging and is a far more eco-conscious choice. In addition to that, Fractal tries to minimize plastic packaging by opting for a cloth bag to further protect the chassis instead of a clear plastic one.