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Review on Fractal Design Node 304 - Black - Mini Cube Compact Computer Case - Small Form Factor - Mini ITX – mITX - Enhanced Airflow - Modular Interior - Includes 3x Fractal Design Silent R2 120mm Fans - USB 3.0 by Doyun Hwang ᠌

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I am delighted, the product is really worthy.

My personal view is that the case is well worth the asking price of 4000 rmb. It was a small, quiet, and powerful computer that exceeded expectations. Here is how I have it set up: CPU Intel Core i5 4670; CPU cooler CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO; power supply Seasonic G360 Gold; solid-state drive Samsung 840 EVO 250GB; memory (2x4GB) Kingston HyperX Genesis blu; motherboard ASRock Z87E-ITX The case fans in my computer are always functioning properly, even when set to the lowest possible speed. People report that they move slowly at first (maybe because to the electricity supply). Even though the screws on the case are said to be difficult to unscrew at first, I had no trouble doing so. Sure, they were tight, but nothing too extraordinary. For me, it's great that there aren't any 5" bays because they don't encroach on the available floor area. The last time I used a CD or DVD was five years ago, and even then, you could just bring your own external drive. It's great that a major upgrade to the disk subsystem is possible if needed. Thus far, I have been rather satisfied with the case; the system has met my primary expectations in these regards, namely, that it be silent, chilly, and productive. Everybody should get the body.

Pros
  • Attractive, high-quality casing; it has a sleek appearance and contains nothing dangerous like sharp corners or burrs. — There are three separate, easily accessible baskets that may hold either six 3.5- or 2.5-inch disks (depending on your preference). The number of baskets can be reduced if necessary. Power cords and adapters are compatible. — Ability to accommodate tower coolers of up to 165mm in height. The fan's speed can be adjusted by a switch on the back wall (3 fixed positions). It is silent when the case fans are set to their lowest speed. - Screws, ties, and three fans (2 x 92mm and 1 x 140mm) are included. Two USB 3.0 ports and earphone jacks can be found on the front panel. Dust filters that can be easily removed.
Cons
  • Minor issues only: - one of the motherboard racks required a lot of force to be screwed in ("threading"). If you turn the case fans up to full blast, they make a lot of noise. Unfortunately, there is no "reset" button.