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September 2014
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Supports TEN hard drives
Separated chambers for mobo/hard drives/PSU for heat optimization
Affordable MSRP ($109)
Full ATX PSU Support
Gorgeous black brushed aluminum
Which doesn't pick up annoying fingerprints
Supports water cooling and large video
Excellent Build Quality
Quiet Stock Cooling
Dedicated SSD space
Unique Dual Chamber Design
CPU Cooler Height up to 160mm
Support for large Video Cards
Liquid Cooling Support
Many Additional Cooling Options
Front Panel Support for USB 3.0
Lightwei
Build quality
Style
Versatility
Multiple liquid cooling options
Supports up to 10 3.5-inch drives
Sleek design
Good cooling options
Supports up to microATX motherboards
Good value
Classic Fractal Design looks in a new form factor
“Maximum Configurability” not just marketing
Unique
Attractive enclosure that uses the splitchamber design to great effect
Able to accommodate a huge variety of builds – and it's microATX!
Clever use of space
Loads of cooling options
Integrated fancontroller
Many
Many filters
A lot of storage space
Well priced
Can hold a slimline ODD
Space for up to ten 3.5" hard drives
Two dedicated SSD placement possibilities in the front
Can hold a 120 mm tower cooler of up to 160 mm in size
Long GPUs and PSUs will easily fit
Excellent liquid-cooling possib
The editors didn't like
Hard drive installation method forces removal of entire cage for maintenance
Front Panel Mounting
Lack of cable management
Location of the built in Fan controller as well as the number of fans it controls
Outdated front I/O
HDD cages are fiddly
High static pressure fans needed to push through restrictive top mesh
Nonflush screws for additional fans/radiators won't be usable with top panel
Side I/O might be an issue
Not the best cable management
Still bulky
Large cube for a mATX cube chassis
Only slot-loading ODD
No possibility to connect USB 3.0 to 2.0 out of the box
Embedded I/O in front would be better off attached to the case instead
Supports up to 10 3.5-inch drives, Sleek design, Good cooling options, Supports up to microATX motherboards, Good value
Outdated front I/O, HDD cages are fiddly
Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows CentralYou should buy this if. You have multiple hard drives to install inside a PCYou want a decent cube-like PC caseYou want to build your own high-capacity NASYou shouldn't buy this if. You have a larger motherboard t...
The Fractal Node 804 is a high quality, flexible case with a minimalistic appearance which is not out of place — even 5+ years after it was originally introduced. There are few elements that could be made more modern, but I found it fun to build within, a...
Published: 2015-02-25, Author: E. , review by: anandtech.com
As per the company's statement, the Fractal Design Node 804 is a clean, minimalistic design, ideal for environments where users require a good-looking but not extravagant case. Aesthetics are a subjective matter and users need to decide for themselves whe...
Well priced, Can hold a slimline ODD, Space for up to ten 3.5" hard drives, Two dedicated SSD placement possibilities in the front, Can hold a 120 mm tower cooler of up to 160 mm in size, Long GPUs and PSUs will easily fit, Excellent liquid-cooling possib
Large cube for a mATX cube chassis, Only slot-loading ODD, No possibility to connect USB 3.0 to 2.0 out of the box, Embedded I/O in front would be better off attached to the case instead, for easier assembly, Not the smallest mATX cube chassis out there
The Fractal Design NODE 804 sells for under 80 euro including taxes or 90 US dollars excluding them. Well priced Can hold a slimline ODD Space for up to ten 3.5" hard drives Two dedicated SSD placement possibilities in the front Can hold a 120 mm tower co...
The Fractal Node 804 falls into a weird size category that gives you the impression it is smaller because of its shorter height and Micro-ATX size. But in reality with Fractal making it such a wide case you actually have the same internal size as most f...
Where you want a semi-compact LAN gaming box, arcade/emulation machine, or a rocking HTPC, the Node 804 is an absolute stunning and unique piece of engineering. Fractal Design continues their impeccable record on delivering not only minimalist and gorgeou...
Clever use of space, Loads of cooling options, Integrated fancontroller, Many, many filters, A lot of storage space;
Side I/O might be an issue, Not the best cable management, Still bulky;
TweetValueAt the time of writing, Fractal Design's Node 804 is available for $127.99 / EUR 95,40, which is the appropriate price for what it has to offer. There are very few cases that manage to skirt the edge between enthusiast and consumer, and Node 804...
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Published: 2014-09-04, Author: Nick , review by: proclockers.com
Lack of cable management, Location of the built in Fan controller as well as the number of fans it controls
The Fractal Design Node 804 is probably one of the better MATX cases I have had the pleasure of working in. It's quality/versatility/feature combination is unrivaled within the price point and beyond. It's style matches most modern Home Theater Systems an...
Supports TEN hard drives, Separated chambers for mobo/hard drives/PSU for heat optimization, Affordable MSRP ($109), Full ATX PSU Support, Gorgeous black brushed aluminum, which doesn't pick up annoying fingerprints, Supports water cooling and large video
Hard drive installation method forces removal of entire cage for maintenance
With a number of hard drives in it, the Fractal Node 304 was basically at maximum capacity while not having much room for expansion. For only $20 more, the Fractal Node 804 brings a lot more size and space to the table. Offering a wealth of space offering...
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Published: 2014-07-15, Author: Tom , review by: overclock3d.net
So have Fractal managed to deliver again? The simple answer is yes to almost every question, its Ace card was having the rear section the width of a normal PSU allowing radiator options back there. You can fit radiators in both the motherboard section and...
