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May 2013
(86%)
97 Reviews
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4 Reviews
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The editors liked
Good build quality
Up to six hard drives
Can support standard GPUs and PSUs although not both at once
Fullsize air cooler compatible
Price
The editors didn't like
Care needed when choosing components due to space restraints
Reviewing the Fractal Design Node 304 is actually a somewhat layered experience, which is interesting given the fundamental simplicity of the design. Probably the first angle to attack is its thermal and acoustic performance, and on those fronts I feel Fr...
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
Lack of support for internal optical drives may be a problem for some users, Could come with thumbscrews for the video card, Shop Related Products, Ads by Amazon, ✕, Thank you, This will help us improve your ad experience. We will try not to show you suc
The Fractal Design Node 304 is an excellent choice for the user who is building a small form factor (SFF) computer and wants a product with a stylish design, support for regular-sized power supplies, and great features...
The Node 304 really impressed us with its looks, build quality and flexible interior. Its size means that it's far smaller than the BitFenix Prodigy too, and should appeal to those wanting to make a truly tiny but powerful PC. While the removable hard ...
Published: 2014-09-26, Author: David , review by: uk.hardware.info
Abstract: 2014 could be the year of the small desktop. An ever growing number of motherboard manufacturers are introducing Mini ITX boards, as well as a lot of new cases that are being put on the market. We thought this called for a new test on Hardware.Info of t...
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Published: 2013-07-17, Author: Dom , review by: play3r.net
As ever Fractal Design have created a fantastic ITX Case, whilst it does fall short in some areas and I will explain my reasoning. So let's get on with the conclusion. Looking at the case from a purely atheistic perspective, I can say that Fractal desig...
Looking at the outside of the Node 304 first we have a case which is built to Fractal Design's usual high standards. The brushed metal front panel which is almost blank looks great and should blend into home theatre environments with ease… or look great s...
Abstract: Ever since someone had the rather radical idea of sticking the latest desktop hardware on a mini ITX motherboard instead of aging notebook parts, building a compact desktop PC has become far more attractive. However, having the latest ITX motherboard i...
Great build quality, Compact, Good, quiet cooling, Fan controller, Good clearance for CPU coolers
160mm PSUs obstruct graphics cards, Cost
With very few manufacturers catering for Mini-ITX it’s good to see another brand taking on this form factor. Is Fractal Design’s first attempt a good one?Removing Node 304 out of its packaging it’s immediately apparent which brand this case belongs to...
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Overall we have generally positive feelings about the Fractal Design Node 304, however there are a few issues with the case which will need to be carefully considered before you buy.The Node 304 oozes similar minimalistic style to the Define Range, making...
