Best PC Cube Case? Fractal Design Node 804 Review
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Since its first tease at Cebit 2014, the Node 804 has been generating hype about being the next cube case to get and Fractal Design have put a lot of thought for clever layout integration to make this one of the best dual chamber chassis on the market.
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I've been looking for a case with a lot of drive slots for my server. 9 years later, this video is still top quality, definitely ahead of it's time.
no ssd support? double sided tape allows for ssd support on anything
There are 2 SSD mounts behind the front panel
***** I just picked this case up after I watched the review and saw them. after I taped my ssd to the inside of course
Willie Finucane and 2 SSD mounts motherboard compartment. total 4 ssd
How would you feel if you were taped to the side of the car as your mum drives you to church? aye
Willie Finucane its not that the case has no SSD support but that the drive cages will fit 8 HDD's but 0 ssd's
10 x 3.5" HDD support? I'm thinking NAS.
A bit late, but yes, I'm getting one from christmas sales, thinking 12TB drives since they aren't that expensive atm.
Don't know if you noticed Dmitry; on the front (slim loading) optical drive cutout, there is no external eject button for accessing the drive, so this function is only available through the O/S.
No problem if you're not using the drive, but would have been nice for you to point this feature (or lack thereof) out.
Informative just the same.
Now; if Fractal Design could design one for ATX motherboards, might be suitable for my brother's HTPC.
Thanks for pointing that out! something i didnt think about :))
Node 605. Looks great, supports ATX.
Would have been better to have the DVD and I/O on the left hand side next to the window as well. That is side facing the user.
Been waiting for this case for a FreeNAS build!
talk about waiting for nothing lol
i really like fractals cases. i am in the planning stages of a gaming pc build that is compact but looks like it belongs in an adults living room not a 14yr olds corner of the basement. the clean look of this case makes it a top contender for me.
Being the proud owner of a NODE 304, I really love this case! Definitely would been a great feature for easier hdd drive swapping instead of have to remove the cage every time you need to add a hard drive. More SSD support would have also been a plus, but otherwise I would definitely buy this case in a heartbeat! Great review!
I'm not even interested in getting a new case (just bought one), but I still come over just to see the editing of the video
I came here because I saw NCIX upload a video on this and that must mean there is a High Quality video of this case over on Hardware Canucks! I was right!
Is there an eject button for the optical drive?
wow, this 804 really took a step up from my 605 case, it cut the size down and increased the hdd capacity! wow! I've been extremely impressed with Fractals customer service, which is a major necessity as the 605 as wrought with QC issues, i hope they've rectified those issues too with the 804! as I think this will be my new case
I'm totally going to do a client build in this case the first chance I get. I can see it now: lga2011-3, 880 sli, dual 240 mm rads, EK blocks and acrylic tubing with BP fittings. Best lan rig ever.
I've had this case for over a year & it's awesome. Love it!
Is it Quiet??? I plan on getting this case.
Fractal Design make great cases, but this case is just fantastic, the amount of attention to detail and innovative design towards perfection is really appreciated by me, and I'm sure most high-end users.
Great review Dimitri, just love the amount of information youre able to fit in a 7 minute video, might pick this up for my next build. Btw, whats the background music?
I am using this case for my current build. I managed to fit two r9 290x with watercooling. The airflow is great! I think I will keep this case for a good while. The only case that I have tested that matches this one is the nanoxia ds4. It's cheaper as well, but it doesn't have that sexy window.
damn, sli AND watercooling? basass 11/10 would totally applaud again
Is it quiet??? pls reply. I plan on getting this case.
I love how you can display your SSDs in the main chamber.
I was looking for a small mATX case. Glad they released this. ITX just has too many compromises for me.
That B Roll makes you wanna live in the case!
Wohooo two case reviews in one day
Can you post the link of that amazing Watercooled system?
Also i'll like to mention that your videos are awesome. The details, the image quality and your professionalism is remarkable.
I love this case, it has Matx and it's as small as most mini itx cases. It even can hold up to 10 fans, more than the define r4!
Really good work on this video - I can tell a lot of time has been put into it when you showed that water-cooling setup.
I think I'll be picking this up to throw under my TV stand.
The only reason I can see someone choose the Corsair 540 over this case is ATX support, which this lacks. This is a good attempt by Fractal
Been looking for the right case for a mini-ITX build, I think I've found the right one!
I was looks at the corsair carbide series, but this looks better imo
Yep, Just Found My Next case, Finally Micro-ATX Getting Some Love
I need a 5D, the quality is superb. Great video!
Jeez, Dmitry, that production is just the best out there. Seriously, you could show the biggest piece of crap and I would still want to buy it. Hand down
Haha! thanks you :))
I have a Node 304 for my media PC, absolutely love that case! It's not a dual chamber though, and I see they went with a few different solutions. But I'm sure the 804 is a great case.
I think this is a better thought on a dual chamber case than corsair's air 540.
Great video guys and a really great case from Fractal, yet again! :)
Can't wait to try it out myself!
I did my first build in this case. The front panel mounting isn't great because when you pop the front off the wiring is so tight that it often unplugs the drive. Lots of room for fans and great circulation. The three fans that are included run quietly at the low and medium toggle settings, but do make some noise at max.
Adam English Thanks for that info based on personal experience. Can you give any more pros and cons? Leaning towards this or the Corsair 240 Air.
f1tony2003 The node is pretty minimalist - a smooth black box with a window on the side. The Corsair looks a little more flashy! I haven't bought an optical drive but there is a place for it (slim type) just above the front USB ports. I would guess that the corsair might have better airflow as the node's front intake fans pull through a filter that runs the length of the case along the bottom four inches. I think both of these cases are well suited for a CPU watercooler making air flow less of an issue. Water-cooled my CPU rarely gets above 40C. My GPU (R9 280x) runs at 50C - 60C using the stock fans at medium speed. When I did my build one of the two front USB ports was dead. I assumed it was a node hardware fault, and fractal designs sent me a whole new front USB setup up no questions asked. Unfortunately it appears to be a mobo problem, but fractal customer service was great. Good luck!
Adam English thanks so much!
I really doubt most people have this many HDDs so it'd be great to see a case like this which is narrower. Also, comments on noise levels please.
I love this design, like I love the Corsair 540 Air, for example, and this looks to be close to perfect for a mATX build, regardless of you're doing an air-cooled, all-in-one or custom liquid cooling. My only slight gripe would be the lack of a 5 1/4" bay, either full- or half-height. While ODDs are getting less relevant, these are still used for controllers, displays and reservoirs. But that is definitely a minor complaint.
they did it! it's a mATX 540!
This case looks awesome. I LOVE CUBE CASES. I have the Corsair Air 540 and its awesome. I wonder when someone will make a suitcase/briefcase case.
I will be actually doing a 3D rendering build with this case next week :D Quite excited about that.
Great video, helped me make my mind up about this and the air 240. Have now subscribed :)
+Alex Brooks awesome! Welcome to the channel :)
which did you end up going with? im between these two as well for my first build.
+taffertime the node is good but there isn't very much room for your hands inside the case and I found the rear hard drive section to become really messy. Would recommend anything from fractal design or phanteks also have their p400s
Thanks for the well detailed review. I'm highly considering this case for my gaming rig because my mid tower is too big for my desk.
SSD support is not really that much of a problem, since you can just mount them where ever with velcro or double sided tape.
Thanks for the shots with the tape measure. Sealed the deal for me, as I can now confirm I can fit what I want to in it.
CrossFireX 7970's, 2 240x60mm and 1 120x30mm rads coming up!
Cameron Dean Sweet build!
Finally! i have got so hyped on that
Would love to hop onto this if I was going to go mATX. Fully watercooled loop in this case seems so simple and excellent.
Really nice case. The CM HAF XB is still my favourite cube case though.
This case will be part of my next build with a x99 matx build.
just ordered one myself to put all my years of hard drives in one place and actually use them.
so anyone interested in this look out in about two weeks time when it's half price because that always seems to happen after i buy things
Next HTPC case right here!
another gripe. the ports and button are at the wrong side of the case...
imaging putting the case by the wall so you can see through the side panel window. can't reach them. if you put them on the left side. you can reach the port and button, but you can no longer look at the sidepanel window
Hi this need a 2018 update but dont fix if ain't broken .
i think this Type of cases is the future of Gaming rigs !
That case looks badass.
looks great i jus built with corsair 540 found it was easy with my 1st build
wondering if they could have mounted the psu differently and removed some storage possibilities to make the case narrower
Great review in a timely fashion. Well done!
watched this and the air 240 video...went with the air 240 for $69 a couple months ago and couldn't be happier!!!
how you bought 240 not this ?
He probably used a wikihow
Awesome case looking for my next mATX build :)
Man both of these cases are just great! Really hard to make a decision to go small or stay with the feature rich mid and full tower cases!
Basically just a tower split horizontally and the halves put side by side.
micro atx and mini itx cases are definitely the way to go, full towers are just too big for little gain.
I picked one up, amazing case!
Why aren't the window, USB ports, power button, and audio jacks on the same side? It would be very convenient for someone who wants to see the inside of his computer and easily access USB, power and audio.
Good point! Plus i dont think placement of these connections on the left will interfere with fans so i ALSO would have preferred them to be on the same side as the window.
HardwareCanucks Hope manufactures realize this point one day.
It's officially my new "perfect enclosure".
Hi HardwareCanucks! Fantastic review of the case, and just sold me on it! In the water-cooling setup, are you using EVGA HydroCoppers? If not, would those gpu's fit in that case? If you're not sure, can you tell me what the clearance is between the side panel and the motherboard?
Man looking at this got me hard imagining what the define r5 or arc midi r3 might look like. Hopefully we see something at Computex.
Great review! Keep it up :)
Hey @hardwarecanucks, did you forget to put on the IO shield for the motherboard?
How silent is this compared to a define r5
It seems a nice case interior layout wise, however its really too wide to fit on a desk well, and with such small feet, wide footprint and low height its clearly not meant to go on the floor.
This begs the question, where is this case designed for? Sure its smaller than a mid tower, but given there are smaller mATX cases (like the silver stone SG10) or a great many mid towers that have better water cooling and HDD support in that price range it feels like the Node804 doesn't really have too much going for it.
Having said that it does still look well sorted and quite flexible, and judging from my define r4 fractal design has great build quality for the money, so if you happen to need a short fat mATX case then jump on it, it'll do well.
How well would this work as a HTPC build ?
Great reviews !
nice. but i'll just might get the Xigmatek Aquila instead.
thanks.
4:53 mobo is laid vertically
5:07 harddisk is laid vertically
great video as always
there are two SSD mounts in the front panel..
I have this case the and Antec P50 which are both a pretty good design but for some reason I like the P50 more.
Is the Node 804 loud? from 1-10 please rate it.
I would rate it a 3 but keep in mind I replaced all the stock fans with lower db fans. I also installed fans in every available location with the exception of the bottom.
+Chan Chuch oh ok. Thanks for he info.
+Chan Chuch *the
on this scale, is 10 the loudest and 1 completely silent / unnoticeable?
I assume 3 is good in this instance, but I'm not sure. :)
looks really nice!
Do you think Fractal Design should update the node 804 to a more modern design?
yes. There is still not another cube case that ticks as many boxes as this one but its a little old now. Need an update.
This is really nice, but I don't think there is yet anything better than thermaltake V1 or V21
i think you forgot to mention the 2 SSD mounts on the front panel
he said it early in the vid
It is on my wishlist!
sold!
This thing is awesome. Main question is where to put the res and the pump.
Damn it, i just realized that i have to find a new space for it, because the front i/o ports are in the wrong side.
Péter Friedrich I don't understand that, they have the window in the left hand side (when looking at it from the front) so they want me to put it on the right side of my desk so I can see all of my components, but then the put the buttons on the right side, so they want me to put the PC on the left of my desk...Not a problem for most people, but some peoples (mine included) desks are up against 2 walls, so we have to choose one side or the other.
My desk is between two walls, almost. The Bitfenix Prodigy had the same problem. My friend solved that easily. He put switches on the 5.25"bay cover.
EasyPCUK little details are important for manufacturers, for Dimitry, but obvious ones for the customer only.
Awesome review again Dimitri ! Thanks ! I have a question to make though.
If you put two 120mm radiators (from the all-in-one coolers of two EVGA 980 Ti Hybrid GPUs) at the top of the main chamber for exhaust, can you fit another two 120mm fans at the front of the main chamber for intake ?
The answer would be greatly appreciated :)
You will be fine with just the 2 120m fans.
You guys never fail to make astounding videos, as for this case I'll have to pass. I have my eyes set on a NZXT h440 ^_^.
Could you install a slim 120mm fan in the top with the hard drive cage for clearance?
Fractal node 804 or Aerocool
DS Cube White Edition Silent Cube ????? which is better :P ?
Man if this case was just a tad bigger it'd be exactly what I want.
Everything I see is either too big or too small.
I just want to have a home ATX size gaming PC with a dual chamber design and 6-8 HD slots :( lol
i am going to use this for my next build!
Anyone any tips for led strips to use in this case?
+Frederick Derksen throw them in there
why no full atx smallformfactor cases :(
I'm thorn between this case and the new Phanteks enthoo pro. I'm upgrading my build a need a new case to build it around. Which one should I get?
So if I take out one of the harddrive cages so I can mount a radiator vertically in the front, and then use that to watercool my CPU in the other chamber, just to maximize the cooling possibilities in the chamber with the GPU, CPU and such, what cooling am I left with in the other chamber? PSU fan and a rear fan in the chassi?
Where does the water even go? Are all those rads in one loop?
Way too wide for me. It doesn't feel like a SFF case anymore.
LIAN LI PC-V354B or SilverStone SG10 is smaller, but with limited hdd and cooler size.
I guess you have to choose either size or compatibility.
damn was gonna buy but the price told me to buy a thermaltake core v21 instead
Hey guys! I used the BitFenix Phenom just for a few months now, and I'm thinking about getting this case. The reason is that with my air cooling even with a tower cpu cooler and the Windforce GTX 780Ti, I get really hot temperatures on all the parts, and also assembly is a pain in the ass! Would you recommend changing to this one, and do you think it would help my cooling down the system? Thanks in advance!
Well, it looks like I finally found my home-server case
Do you know of a place in Canada where a gaming kit could be purchased with this case?
I want the PC at 05:20 ! ;D
It looks EPIC!
Its a mini Corsair Air 540!
but no ugly hot-swap bays in the main chamber! Yay for aesthetics!
Good by my prodigy m, hello node 804