Fractal Design Node 804 - Black - Compact Computer Case - mATX - High Airflow - Modular interior - 3x Fractal Design Silent R2 120mm Fans Included - Water-cooling ready - USB 3.0 -Window Side Panel

The Fractal Design Node 804 - Black - is a true marvel of engineering and design. As soon as I laid eyes on this sleek and sophisticated chassis, I knew I had to have it. The moment I unboxed it, I was struck by the sheer quality of the materials used and the impeccable attention to detail, like discovering a perfectly configured RAID array. The all-black exterior exudes a sense of understated elegance, perfectly complementing any modern workspace or gaming setup, like a sysadmin in a crisp black polo shirt. The brushed aluminium front panel is a true work of art, seamlessly blending form and function, just like a well-crafted Bash script. The subtle Fractal Design logo adorning the front adds a touch of refinement that sets this case apart from the competition. But the real beauty of the Node 804 lies in its exceptional versatility. This compact powerhouse is capable of housing a full-sized ATX motherboard, giving you the flexibility to build a high-performance system without sacrificing valuable desk space, like a sysadmin fitting an entire server rack into a closet. The dual-chamber design is a stroke of genius, allowing for superior cable management and optimal airflow, ensuring your components stay cool and your system runs like a well-oiled machine, just like a meticulously organized server room (Hey it is organized in it's own way!!). One of the standout features is its impressive storage capacity. With support for up to six 3.5-inch and two 2.5-inch drives (Officially!), you can easily accommodate all your data storage needs, whether you're a professional content creator or a dedicated gamer with a vast library of games, or a sysadmin with a penchant for hoarding backups. The attention to detail doesn't stop there. The removable dust filters on the front and bottom panels make maintaining the cleanliness of your system a breeze, and the tool-less design of the drive bays and expansion slots simplifies the installation process, even for novice builders, like a sysadmin swapping out a faulty hard drive with one hand while sipping coffee with the other. I must admit, I was slightly apprehensive about the compact nature of the Node 804 at first, but my concerns were quickly alleviated. The case offers ample space for even the most demanding components, with support for full-sized graphics cards and CPU coolers up to 165mm in height, like a sysadmin cramming a supercomputer into a shoebox. The only minor gripe I have with the Node 804 is the somewhat limited front panel connectivity, with only two USB 3.0 ports and a single audio jack. While this may not be a dealbreaker for everyone, it's something to consider if you require more extensive front-facing ports (Can't be just me, right?!) Overall, the Node 804 is an absolute gem. Its stunning design, exceptional build quality, and impressive versatility make it a must-have for anyone looking to build a high-performance system in a compact and visually appealing package, like a sysadmin who just discovered the perfect server enclosure. I wholeheartedly recommend this case to anyone in the market for a truly remarkable computer enclosure, or a sysadmin looking to impress their colleagues with their impeccable taste in hardware. Lengthy review just to say, We Whole-heartedly recommend this case! I can't recommend it enough.

Fantastic case for building a medium size PC. Lots of options for a varied build...and I mean LOTS. High quality components and build quality, especially for a case that is literally10 years old. There's plenty of space with it's dual chamber design and airflow is excellent. The included fans are of high quality however, I swapped mine over to PWM fans for better control. Just be aware that the fans are 3 pin DC fans. The case does have a manual fan controller built in though, which is utilised by a switch at the rear of the case. Very happy with it overall and now a happy owner of a decent gaming PC. Highly recommended.

Really easy to work in and is the perfect case for a home server. I have 4 drives and there is plenty of room for more as I need them. It's quiet enough as it's tucked away in the loft, but there were some vibrations coming from the drives that the internal gromits didn't solve, however some extra rubber feet and a bit of carpet did the trick. Plenty of airflow even in the loft during summer!

I think this is a 10 year old case now, but I converted my old gaming rig into a NAS & decided to use this case for it and oh boy, what a lovely looking piece of kit. It's a double wide case so its a chunky boy, but probably less than half the height of your typical tower and the number of hard drives and fans this thing can fit is actually hard to understand. The cable management holes etc are also very good, even by todays standards & much to my surprise the stealthy slot for a CD/DVD/Bluray drive in the front side of the case is actually a nice touch for someone whose setting up there own home media centre. the only negatives i'd say would be front IO could do with some USB-C, maybe an SD Card slot etc but all in all, lovely case.

I got this as part of a project I had of replacing my existing old Synology NAS and instead building my own and running Unraid. This case supports huge flexibility in its configuration options and that was a major reason I chose it. Its big enough that building in it isn't a hassle and it leaves me the option of using it as more than just a NAS, something the more compact NAS cases struggled to offer. Despite it being a bit larger than other cases i think overall it hits a sweet spot of being small enough that its not a struggle to fit it somewhere and big enough that you can do pretty much anything with it. Airflow is good and it comes with three fans that seems to do a good enough job to get you started. I had planned on replacing all its fans with Noctua ones to make it as quiet as possible but the ones it comes are good enough that I’m in no rush. It looks good, maybe not as modern as a Jonsbo case but its definitely not worth spending double the amount on a case just because it looks a little more sleek. Its build quality seems good and its documentation is some of the better ive seen come with a PC case.

Ciao a tutti, sono Andrea, un appassionato di PC gaming. Oggi vi voglio parlare del Fractal Design Node 804, un case per PC compatto e silenzioso che ho avuto modo di provare per qualche mese. Descrizione del prodotto: Il Node 804 è un case mATX con un design cuboide. È realizzato in alluminio e vetro temperato, ed è disponibile in due colori: nero e bianco. Il case è dotato di tre ventole da 120 mm preinstallate, che forniscono un'ottima ventilazione. È inoltre compatibile con sistemi di raffreddamento a liquido. Unboxing: Il case viene spedito in una scatola di cartone resistente. All'interno troviamo il case, le viti di montaggio, il manuale utente e un'unità di espansione per dischi rigidi. Esperienza d'uso: Il montaggio dei componenti nel Node 804 è semplice e intuitivo. Grazie al design modulare del case, è possibile rimuovere facilmente le pareti laterali e la parte superiore per accedere al sistema. Una volta montati i componenti, il Node 804 si rivela un case silenzioso e performante. Le ventole preinstallate forniscono un'ottima ventilazione, mantenendo i componenti al fresco anche durante le sessioni di gioco più intense. Prestazioni: Il Node 804 è un case dalle prestazioni eccellenti. Grazie al design modulare e alla buona ventilazione, è possibile assemblare un sistema potente e silenzioso. Pro: Design compatto e silenzioso Tre ventole da 120 mm preinstallate Compatibile con sistemi di raffreddamento a liquido Montaggio semplice e intuitivo Contro: Nessun contro da segnalare Esprimere eventuali critiche o limitazioni del prodotto: Il Node 804 è un case eccellente, senza alcun difetto evidente. L'unica cosa che si potrebbe migliorare è l'illuminazione RGB, che è limitata a una piccola striscia sul pannello frontale. Conclusioni: Il Fractal Design Node 804 è un case perfetto per chi cerca un sistema compatto e silenzioso. È un case ben costruito, dalle prestazioni eccellenti e dal montaggio semplice. Lo consiglio a tutti gli appassionati di PC gaming che vogliono un case che non occupi troppo spazio e che non faccia troppo rumore. Spero che questa recensione vi sia stata utile e vi ringrazio per averla letta. Ciao! 😊 Andrea

Alors, reçu en 4 jours bien emballé. Le boitier est vraiment bien pensé, on peut imaginer beaucoup de configurations différentes pour le montage selon les pièces. Il est facilement ajustable aux différents besoins. J'ai pris un r7 2700 avec un watercooling nzxt kraken x52, j'avais déjà une GTX msi gaming 1070, et bien dans la configuration que j'avais pensé au début, la carte ne rentrait pas pour 5mm de longueur en trop avec le radiateur et les ventillos du watercooling mis à la verticale en facade, j'ai donc déporté le bloc radiateur du watercooling ds le compartiment arrière et ç'est rentré nikel. J'ai enlevé un des trois ventillos fournis avec le boitier, et une des 2 cages de disques durs, j'ai pris 1 ssd m2 et j'avais déjà un ssd Mx 500. Je laisse l'ordi gérer la vitesse des ventillos d'extraction au mini, ils sont inaudibles, mon proc est entre 30 et 35° pour une temp ds la pièce de 20 à 25.Si je les mets à fond, on les entend à peine plus que mes anciens noctua, mais le proc passe à 27° avec plus d'air dans le boitier. Je ne parle pas du ventirad mais bien des ventilateurs du boitier. Bref, j'ai un ordi inaudible et ca me fait plaisir. Je peux envisager l'ajout d'un lecteur optique si besoin ou envie, la maintenance est aisé de tous les côtés, des filtres à poussière faciles à nettoyer, le rapport qualité/prix est très correct. En moins je dirais qu'il est un peu plus gros que ce que je voulais, que le dessus du boitier est en "nid d'abeille", c'est nikel pour la ventilation mais aussi pour la poussière ! La vitre latérale est en plastique et fait un peu cheap pour le prix. Dommage.

Das Fractal Design Node 804 ist ein kompaktes, aber äußerst flexibles Computergehäuse, das speziell für mATX-Systeme entwickelt wurde. Es kombiniert durchdachtes Design, exzellente Kühlleistung und Modularität, wodurch es sich ideal für unterschiedliche Builds eignet. Hier sind meine Eindrücke: Design und Verarbeitung Das Gehäuse beeindruckt mit einem minimalistischen und modernen Design in mattem Schwarz, das sich nahtlos in jede Umgebung einfügt. Die Verarbeitung ist hochwertig, und die Materialien fühlen sich robust an. Besonders hervorzuheben ist das duale Kammerdesign, das eine klare Trennung zwischen Komponenten und Kabelmanagement ermöglicht. Modularer Innenraum Das modulare Design bietet eine enorme Flexibilität bei der Konfiguration. Es gibt Platz für mATX- und Mini-ITX-Motherboards sowie zahlreiche Erweiterungsmöglichkeiten. Der Innenraum ist durchdacht gestaltet, sodass man Komponenten wie Festplatten, Netzteile und Radiatoren effizient anordnen kann. Kühlung und Luftstrom Die Kühlleistung ist eines der Highlights dieses Gehäuses. Es wird mit drei vorinstallierten Lüftern geliefert, die für eine hervorragende Luftzirkulation sorgen. Zusätzlich gibt es Platz für bis zu acht Lüfter und Radiatoren mit einer Länge von bis zu 280 mm, was das Gehäuse perfekt für Luft- und Wasserkühlungen macht. Die Staubfilter an den Lufteinlässen sind einfach zu entfernen und zu reinigen, was die Wartung erleichtert. Speicherkapazität Das Node 804 bietet reichlich Platz für Speicher. Es unterstützt bis zu acht 3,5-Zoll- und vier 2,5-Zoll-Laufwerke, was es ideal für Nutzer macht, die ein NAS oder ein System mit hoher Speicherkapazität aufbauen möchten. Kabelmanagement Dank des dualen Kammerdesigns ist das Kabelmanagement ein Kinderspiel. Alle Kabel lassen sich sauber und übersichtlich auf der Rückseite des Gehäuses verlegen, was nicht nur das Erscheinungsbild verbessert, sondern auch den Luftstrom optimiert. Lautstärke Das Gehäuse ist nicht speziell auf Geräuschdämmung ausgelegt, aber die stabilen Wände und die durchdachte Lüfterplatzierung halten die Betriebslautstärke auf einem angenehmen Niveau. Fazit Das Fractal Design Node 804 ist ein vielseitiges und gut durchdachtes Gehäuse, das sich hervorragend für mATX- und NAS-Builds eignet. Mit seinem modularen Innenraum, der hervorragenden Kühlleistung und dem minimalistischen Design bietet es eine perfekte Balance zwischen Funktionalität und Ästhetik. Empfehlung für Nutzer, die ein flexibles, leistungsstarkes und kompaktes Gehäuse suchen – egal, ob für Gaming, Workstations oder Speicherlösungen!

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I like this case so much I have two! The drive mounting system is excellent and makes it easy to pull and install drives. Great airflow. Large, adjustable speed fans. Quiet Easy access to all components Cable management is trivial. Great system of filters for managing dust. Nice looking case Stackable