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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 Riko Tateishi ᠌

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best purchase in my life, I will definitely buy it again.

according to the specification, the maximum size of the video card is 310mm. I have a Sapphire Radeon R9 290 Tri-X with a length of 305-310mm, it fit without problems. I think if you try, you can install a longer video card. they write that the maximum size of modular power supplies is 140mm. this is not entirely true: you unscrew 4 screws, remove the "frame" under the PSU, and you can also place a modular PSU 160mm long (I have Seasonic X-650 installed). if you install a discrete video card, then out of three baskets for hard drives, you can leave only one (in place of one there will be a video card, in place of the second there will be excess power cables, because there is nowhere else for them to be). flow is good, but still far from ideal. Sapphire Radeon R9 290 Tri-X under load in a closed case heats up to 85 degrees (the valves on the case are all turned on at 3rd speed), in an open case - up to 75. As a result, I do not close the lid.

Pros
  • small, stylish, fit long video cards, vibration isolation of baskets for hard drives. good, quiet stock valves. in general, an excellent option for a home gaming station or for a NAS (but not at the same time).
Cons
  • - thoughtlessly little space under the PSU (more precisely, under the cables coming out of it) - no "reset" button - there is no place even for a slot drive - valves do not start at the first speed