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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 Flex Graham

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great mini iTX case

I like this case. I'd say it's the best mini-ITX case, but I guess it depends on what you need, so instead I'll say it's probably the best combination of looks, size, compatibility, and expansion for those who want to build a desktop computer. , server or htpc for the home form and function: - from the outside the case looks minimalistic, concise and I think beautiful - there are no external access points, so no space for an optical drive - you will have to use an optical USB drive instead to buy. It has 3 hanging racks for 6 hard drives which makes access easier, although most mini iTX boards only have 4 SATA ports so it may never be fully utilized. Accommodates a full-size PSU. Reviewers have noted that due to the way the case is constructed, cables can compress a lot, which is true. I don't use a discrete graphics card so I don't have any issues at all, but I saw that things would get pretty neat if there was a graphics card. - Compatible with "some" full-size graphics cards - as I said, I don't use them on these machines as they aren't used for heavy graphics purposes, but be sure to check the length of any graphics card you have or are going to buy. super quiet. It's hard to tell if the computer is on. I'll probably buy more of these when the time comes.

Pros
  • Best
Cons
  • Good but not great