Fractal Design Epoch Black Solid

Das neue Fractal Design Epoch soll ein klares, zeitgemäßes Design mit ebenso zeitgemäßem Airflow verbinden. Vor allem aber ist der Midi-Tower ein interessantes Beispiel dafür, wie ein altbekanntes Gehäuse durch sehr überschaubare Anpassungen zu etwas Neuem gemacht werden kann.

Fractal Design has been around for quite some time now and is known for its clean, minimalist Scandinavian design. The Epoch is their latest release, which shares a lot of design language with the North but without the wood on the front panel. It keeps the same elegance and modern styling, now with even more streamlined finishes and options for different types of tempered glass and RGB configurations.

The Fractal Design Epoch retails for the exact same price as the North did when it launched at the end of 2022. That is no coincidence, as the two cases share the same frame. Since then tariffs have taken a hold, which offsets any potential savings of reusing the tooling. While we have no pricing for the EU market as of writing this review, there may be some hope that things will be cheaper there. That said, considering that the Fractal Design Epoch includes three of their Momentum 12 RGB fans which retail for $75 on their own, the case itself may feel like a steal. However, also consider that users who would want this case may be on a tighter budget and would not intend to splurge on those types of cooling units.