Fractal Design FD-CA-NODE-304-WH White Computer Case
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 Rating: Review Date: 01/31/15 |
Fractal Design FD-CA-NODE-304-WH White Computer Case
Cons:The HDD cages could use clips. (see review)
Pros:Beautiful! Sleek; feet raise it high off the surface; tonnes of vent points, super quiet 3 speed fans, 6 drive bays, crisp blu activity and pointed down hdd light; fan covers that aren't horrible to remove/clean. |
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Rating: Review Date: 05/23/14 |
Fractal Design FD-CA-NODE-304-WH White Computer Case
Cons:Didn't include as many cable ties as I hoped.
Pros:Great qualityAwesome, minimalist designVery quiet fansTons of room for a mini-ITX caseMesh at the bottom to keep the dust out Comment:
Great case that did everything I hoped for. The screws were a bit tight at first, but with the right tools, everything set in there nicely. For those that plan to buy this and put a full-size GPU (6 inches + in length) - get a PSU that is LESS than 160mm in length to make sure the cables don't bump into your card. Modular PSUs are even more tricky, I recommend SeaSonic G-series, if you got the extra cash.Overall, an awesome case! |
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Rating: Review Date: 05/06/14 |
Fractal Design FD-CA-NODE-304-WH White Computer Case
Cons:As a tiny box, installing everything (well) can be time consuming, tetris-like.
Pros:Tiny. Tasteful. No legacy nonsense. Ultra quiet. Great airflow, considering how jam packed it is. Comment:
I've got mine stuffed with a GTX 590(!) full sized, hot card. 750W power supply (NOT modular! modulars limit GPU possibilities in this case), 4.4Ghz Haswell i5 with tower Noctua air cooler. Everything runs cool, quiet, and rock solid stable. I'm using Asus m-ITX mobo as they have the best layout, and allow full size air coolers oriented correctly. |
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Rating: Review Date: 02/25/14 |
Fractal Design FD-CA-NODE-304-WH White Computer Case
Cons:Power supply will vent exhaust inside the case
Pros:Small and compactHolds 6 conventional hard drivesGood build qualityWell thought out layoutIncluded fan controller for 3 included fansFans are quiet with 5V or 7V Comment:
Picked one up on sale to build a Linux NAS, very easy to build in, and holds 6 conventional hard drives in a compact form factor. Would recommend for NAS or HTPC builds |
I won't call the cramped space a negative because that's what you bought was a small chassis. What a beauty! Solid design and solid feel. Placing the power supply under the HDD in the back is an interesting way to go with really good reasons except now the power supply's switch cannot be reached without opening the entire chassis. Installation of the mITX mobo was easy and for how cramped the space was it was actually quite easy. Having a cable clip to run the main power cable under or over and secure it would have been nice but a small gripe. I found myself taking scissors and cutting the cables I didn't need. I bought a specific modular power supply but that doesn't mean you still won't run into an extra cable here or there and in this chassis space is at a premium! Def worth a purchase.