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Testseek.com have collected 97 expert reviews of the Fractal Design Node 304 and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Fractal Design Node 304.
Award: Editor’s Choice May 2013
May 2013
 
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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)

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  Published: 2014-01-24, review by: techgage.com

  • 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 ...

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  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...

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  Published: 2013-12-10, review by: silentpcreview.com

  • 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...

 
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  Published: 2013-12-09, review by: madshrimps.be

  • 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...

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  Published: 2013-12-02, review by: 3dGameMan.com

  • 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...

 
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  Published: 2013-10-04, review by: lanoc.org

  • 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...

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  Published: 2013-09-24, Author: Mike , review by: missingremote.com

  • 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...

 
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  Published: 2013-05-06, review by: futurelooks.com

  • 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...

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  Published: 2013-03-12, Author: Hilbert , review by: guru3d.com

  • 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...

 
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  Published: 2013-03-07, Author: garfi3ld , review by: lanoc.org

  • 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 ...

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