Excerpt: Small form factor systems have become increasingly popular over the past year. The main reason for this is the availability of Mini ITX motherboards that have some of...
Pros: Great build quality, Support for up to 6 hard drives, Supports normal ATX power supplies, 3 fans included with fan controller, Elegant design, USB 3.0 support
Cons: Motherboard standoffs are quite hard to install correctly, Modular power supplies will not work with longer graphics cards, No 5.25inch drive bays
Conclusion: Where the Fractal Node 304 lacks in terms of cable management or other niceties, it makes up for by just getting out of the way—both internally and in external style.
Summary: The Fractal Design Node 304 does not only look good on the outside, but it also makes great use of its space within.
Pros: Great use of space for such a small chassis, Excellent build quality, Three fans are included, Fan controller switch for all three fans, Space for up to six hard drive...
Cons: A tad more expensive than other mini-ITX cases out there, No reset button, Modular PSUs won't work in combination with a long GPU, Watch the length of the PSU, especia...
Summary: 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
Conclusion: 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?
Pros: + Great build quality, + Compact, + Good, quiet cooling, + Fan controller, + Good clearance for CPU coolers