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May 2013
(86%)
97 Reviews
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4 Reviews
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The editors liked
Excellent cost/benefit ratio
Stylish design with aluminum front panel
Support for a regular-sized ATX power supply
Air filter for the front and power supply fans
Air filter on the left panel mesh
Three-speed fan controller
Anti-vibration rings for 3
Sleek and stylish design
Filters on all intakes
Support for a fullsized graphics card
Support for ATX power supplies
Support for tower CPU coolers
Supports six hard drives
Fan speed controller with three speeds
Available in either black or white
Full ATX PSU support
Great use of space for such a small chassis
Excellent build quality
Three fans are included
Fan controller switch for all three fans
Space for up to six hard drives
Full ATX PSU will fit - just watch the length
USB 3.0 Cable comes with additional US
Great build quality
Support for up to 6 hard drives
Supports normal ATX power supplies
3 fans included with fan controller
Elegant design
USB 3.0 support
Actually would make a great quietrunning file server
HTPC or highend gaming system
Three fans with included fan controller
One of the smallest enclosures that can still fit highend GPUs
Still keeps those highend GPUs cool
Intelligent layout
Fits full size ATX PSUs
Simple
Clean and attractive lines
Fits tower CPU coolers
The editors didn't like
Lack of support for internal optical drives may be a problem for some users
Could come with thumbscrews for the video card
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Various systems interfere with each other
Cleaning filters requires opening case
No external ODD slot
Power plug can be difficult to connect
Only 3 zip ties in the bag!
Overall Score
8.5 / 10.0
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Difficult installing motherboard standoffs
Cable management is challenging
A tad more expensive than other mini-ITX cases out there
No reset button
Modular PSUs won't work in combination with a long GPU
Watch the length of the PSU
Especially if you want to install a long GPU
No external drive bay
Motherboard standoffs are quite hard to install correctly
Modular power supplies will not work with longer graphics cards
No 5.25-inch drive bays
Have to cherrypick a PSU if building a highend gaming rig
Must choose between fulllength GPU and six HDDs
Cable management always a struggle
Odd shape for an HTPC (Hard to place with other home theater components)
Like always, whether a user finds a case appealing to the eye is based on their own preference, but for me, I love the look of the NODE 304 white. Even the original black version is still fantastic to look at. The exterior is clean and streamlined, and ...
Published: 2014-01-17, Author: Steven , review by: legitreviews.com
There are many Mini-ITX cases on the market, the Fractal Design Node 304 is just one option. I personally think it is one of the best options; for many reasons. The build quality is hard to beat, as is the minimalist design. Sure the lack of optical drive...
The Node 304 has a clever design that maximizes its cooling potential. It begins with two 92 mm intake fans pulling in air from the top and bottom of the well-ventilated front bezel and blowing it through the hard drives toward the motherboard. The CP...
Fractal Design first of all succeeded in creating a great looking mITX case. Being it to be used as a file server, HTPC or as mini LAN PC it will draw a crowd. Especially this tested white version is a real show stopper. The simplicity in design, in t...
Abstract: The Fractal Design Node 304 Case is now available in white. Spec wise it's the same as the black model, in that it's tiny, doesn't have a 5.25" drive, but up to six 2.5" or 3.5" drives can be installed. This is a simple, elegant SFF case that would be per...
and FV Having dealt with a Node 304 before I knew I was going to enjoy using the Node 304 White. What I didn't expect was how good looking the Node 304 looks in white. Fractal gave the Node 304 a great looking finish that was just as impressive under...
Supports six hard drives, Fan speed controller with three speeds, Available in either black or white, Full ATX PSU support
Difficult installing motherboard standoffs, Cable management is challenging
At less than $90, the Fractal Design Node 304 White is a very unique case that appears more than capable for a number of different types of users. Offering up to a whopping six hard drives and allowing support for a full ATX power supply and mini-ITX or D...
Sleek and stylish design, filters on all intakes, support for a fullsized graphics card, support for ATX power supplies, support for tower CPU coolers
Various systems interfere with each other, Cleaning filters requires opening case, No external ODD slot, Power plug can be difficult to connect, Only 3 zip ties in the bag!, Overall Score: 8.5 / 10.0, Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX PC Case ReviewFractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX PC Case Review, Help Us Improve Our Reviews By Leaving a Comment Below!
The Fractal Design Node 304 delivers everything promised on its feature list for the most part. But we don’t like to be limited by the selection of hardware. As PC enthusiasts, we often reuse or re-purpose components when building the kinds of speciali...
So if you are in the market for a very compact chassis to house your Mini ITX or DTX motherboard that has flexibility, features and great looks then yeah, the Fractal Design Node 304 should be very high on your shopping list. It is compact, looks great a...
When we dug into the Node 304 , I was seriously blown away by its styling. It doesn't seem like it was that long ago that we had another Mini ITX case in from Fractal Design called the Array. I (Wes) was impressed with that case and still keep it around ...
