Fractal Design Node 202 - Black - Mini-ITX Slim Profile Compact Small Form Factor Computer Case – Modular interior - USB 3.0

This is my favourite case yet. Thanks to the Fractal Design Node 202 I was able to modify a larger compact system into a smaller machine, and now it's like a powerful gaming console dualbooting Windows 10 and Linux. The well engineered shape and spacing of the chassis meant I only had to exchange one or two things in my old system; whilst my old "shoebox" style case had big open gaps, the Node 202 wastes no space inside - however the hardware still keeps cool thanks to well-placed ventilation gaps on the surface.The design of the chassis allows for both vertical and horizontal style sitting and comes with a vertical stand to accomodate, I prefer to use it with the stand as I find it makes for a more compact and tidy desk area.I'm in love in this new case as it's a lot more manageable as a compact system and allows me to travel with it seamlessly since it fits into spacious backpacks without hassle and feels good to have beside my monitor when my station's unpacked.

Just a quick review. I ordered a K39 case from China to build a small form PC that I could take away with me when I work away from home. It took so long to arrive that I had to order an alternative (and PSU!) in order to be ready for my next stint away.Overall, I'm happy with it. The internal layout has clearly been thought about, I like the riser design and it looks pretty sleek externally. I found it to be easy to build in, even using my own PSU and not the bundle that comes with custom cables. It's pretty intuitive and didn't take long to throw together ( an M.2 SSD only made it simpler as well).Now the niggles.The back panel is a pain to get off with the plastic clips, I don't know why they settled on that design. You might think that you'll only take it off the once but you need to remove it to clean the dust filters. Plus the gpu filter got sucked into the case fan I put in (just one, as I'm using an ITX GPU intended for my K39) and made a hideous noise. I had to move the filter onto the outside of the case.Which leads on to the next gripe. The front IO is a pain to align. And if the plastic clips lock in place with it slightly out of line, you can't get a USB in. So you have to remove it again.It might sound like I hate this case, I don't, but it seems like Fractal Design started strongly and then ran out of time and released it anyway. My K39 arrived on the first day I was away (of course) and i'll be swapping it out when I get back. I'd still recommend it, and it's fairly priced but it's not quite what I wanted.Bit of extra info after about a month of use: My CPU temps were getting a bit warm under load and needed a 3D printed duct to bring them down (Noctua L9). Now CPU/GPU (1660S ITX w/1 x case fan) sit at mid-60's max under load.

Got this case recently to house my HTPC in the living room.It's designed well to blend in with other hi-fi kit (see pics).It is very small but still manages to support a lot of kit.One concern was that it wouldn't have space for a standard HDD (officially) but I got a standard 3.5" hard drive to fit under the graphics card in addition to a case fan. Had to remove the SSD holder to do this but it worked a treat. The SSD was placed between the power supply and the centre partition and the excess cables neatly tucked over it.The size of the case means it's going to have heat issues and indeed in the CPU side of the case with the stock Intel cooler I was hitting 50° on idle and near 70° under load. Introduced a Cryorig C7 and temps were brought down to a more acceptable 40° on idle and 50-60° under load. I would avoid overclocking for this reason.Other than the heat issue the stock Intel cooler was also noisy but with the Cryorig its near silent hardly ever going beyond the rooms noise floor. The case itself is very good at suppressing and limiting vibrations caused by the fans.Couldn't be more happy with it and at £70 it's something of a bargain.Kit list for reference: core i5 4670k, Asus z87i-pro, dual 4gb corsair vengeance pro, corsair sf450 psu, Asus gtx650, Samsung ssd 850pro, western digital red hdd, fractal silent case fan.

Great Compatibility: Supports Mini-ITX motherboards, ****ATX**** power supplies and graphics cards up to 310 mm in lengthI haven't received this yet but went ahead and bought an ATX PSU based on that - would be great if that description could be updated. Can't find an SFX mention anywhere but the Q&A.I'm sure the case is great otherwise.

Make no mistake - it is neither small or light. It is just pretty thin, which is just what you may need if you intend to install it on or under your desk and and you like me struggle for horizontal space.. There are other much smaller ITX cases which are really portable. Otherwise - this Node 202 feels really well made and looks cool. And it can take huge GPU and an SFX PSU.I am not a gamer, so I haven't installed a GPU yet, just a 65W CPU with integrated graphics. I didn't have any problems with the temperatures of the CPU. Honestly said, I read that many people complain about the temps of the CPU and blame the case for it, but in my opinion the area is really good ventilated - there are ample sized meshes over and just in front of the CPU cooler. My temps with a 6core 65W CPU and the tiny Noctua L9i didn't pass 60% even under constant 100% load. Of course, the cable management options inside is far from perfect, but what can you expect with a case that thin? One other thing is that I get that slightly cracking sound every time i start and shut down the PC..I am not sure if it comes from the case or from the Corsair SF450 PSU..?

First, it said that case would come as good looking one. It have more than few scratches, disc bracket was totally bent (which was fixable, but still) and accessories were thrown inside case and scratching everything inside. The box was totally smashed by deliverer, however for the money I paid it's still decent deal.