Testseek.com have collected 52 expert reviews of the Fractal Design Node 202 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Fractal Design Node 202.
August 2016
(81%)
52 Reviews
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Published: 2016-06-06, Author: E. , review by: anandtech.com
Fractal Design created the Node 202 for use into modern living rooms, yet unlike some of the other living room-centric designs we've seen in the past, for the Node 202 they did not have an HTPC in mind. The case lacks the capability to support optical and...
Published: 2016-02-29, Author: Gary , review by: overclock3d.net
With its silk Black finish and gloss Black highlights the node 202 from Fractal is quite an attractive if somewhat maturely understated case. Although it can be mounted horizontally with the supplied self adhesive rubber feet, enabling it to fit into eve...
Abstract: If you're considering a small Mini-ITX case, the Fractal Design Node 202 is an excellent option. It's slim, sexy, can be orientated vertically or horizontally, fits long videos cards, there are 120mm fan options and two 2.5" drives can be installed. It's...
Effective use of space, Dust filters on all major intake vents, Can hold GPU of up to 310 mm in length, Space for 2x 120 mm fans for additional cooling, CPU coolers of up to 56 mm in height, so a potent low-profile cooler is possible, Includes feet for ho
Chassis with PSU slightly overpriced, Tight fit, you better install the SSDs first, No mounting possibility for 3.5" drives, Dust filters not easily removable, Top vent for vertical placement has no filter, PSU plug in rear may get in the way of internal
The Fractal Design NODE 202 without a PSU goes for around 75 euro including taxes.[/list] The Fractal Design NODE 202 with a 450W SFX PSU goes for 150 euro including taxes. Effective use of space Dust filters on all major intake vents Can hold GPU of up t...
Slim & elegant design, Supports GPUs up to 310mm length, Integra 450W SFX PSU with adapted cable length, Horizontal or vertical placement, Dual chamber design
Only two 2.5 drives supported, Too long front panel cables, Average GPU cooling out of the box
The Fractal Node 202 is an interesting enclosure to say the least! In typical Fractal Style the exterior remains stylish without any frills. Spec wise the Node 202 looks like it means serious business, combining a slim design yet being able to serve as a...
Like many HTPC or media center style cases, the Fractal Design Node 202 has fairly simple exterior design, but it's thinner than most. This extra sleekness costs it both optical and 3.5 inch drive support which means users have to rely on expensive high c...
Abstract: This case has been around for a few months now, but only became readily available to consumers very recently. How does this little beast perform?iBUYPOWER link: Head over to and use offer code LINUS5 for 5% off any purchase of $999 or more.Pricing & discu...
Recently, the SFX market has been booming since a lot of system builders are finding ways to fit powerful systems in a chassis with smaller and more compact designs. With that, Fractal Design created the NODE 202, which is a well-constructed chassis that...
There are many things to admire when it comes to the Node 202. Whether you opt for their Integra PSU or not, the Node 202 is as solid as it gets. While it may be encased in plastic, there may be tabs holding parts on, and screws sandwiching the exterior...
Published: 2016-03-03, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
Great build quality, Stylish matte finish exterior, Black coloured USB 3 ports on front panel, Pre-installed SFX PSU (optional), Support for a large graphics card, Good airflow, Dust filters, Competitive price,
Thick USB 3 cable on interior can be troublesome to route, Some of the dust filters can be hard to access to clean, Neutral, No optical bay, I don’t use one, but others may desire one for HTPC type builds, “The Fractal Design 202 is the perfect solution f
PricingThe Fractal Design Node 202 Mini-ITX HTPC Case + Integra 450W SFX PSU combe is avialable from Overclockers UK for a very reasonable £119.99. You can also pick it up without the pre-installed PSU for £69.99, but in our opinion, you're going to need...
