🖤 Elevate Your Setup with Style and Performance!
The Fractal Design Node 202 Black is a compact mini tower computer case designed for high airflow and versatility. It features a sleek design, includes a 450W SFX power supply, and supports Mini-ITX motherboards and graphics cards up to 310mm. With a volume of just 10.2 liters, it can be oriented both vertically and horizontally, making it perfect for any gaming setup.
Standing screen display size | 1 Inches |
Processor | 200 8803_CORTEX_A8 |
RAM | 100 DDR4 |
Hard Drive | 100 TB Mechanical Hard Drive |
Graphics Card Ram Size | 200 |
Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
Brand | Fractal Design |
Series | FD-MCA-NODE-202-AA-US |
Item model number | FD-MCA-NODE-202-AA-US |
Operating System | Win |
Item Weight | 8.8 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 5.7 x 18.2 x 13 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.7 x 18.2 x 13 inches |
Color | Black |
Processor Brand | AMD |
Flash Memory Size | 200 |
Hard Drive Interface | ATA100 |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 200 RPM |
Optical Drive Type | BD-RE |
Manufacturer | Fractal Design |
ASIN | B019955QV4 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 27, 2017 |
I**L
Beautiful, Elegant Console Killer Case
I was piecing together a console killer a couple of months ago and decided on this case, but when I went to purchase one I couldn't find a non-psu version for under $100, due to a mixture of tax/shipping/overcharging by the retailers. I had a Corsair SF600 lying around that I could've used, so the included PSU seemingly wouldn't have done me any good. After a couple of weeks, I got impatient waiting for a sale, and happened to run across a used case that DID include the power supply for about $110, which I decided to snag up.Originally, I figured that the included PSU would just be an extra to have around, and the SF600 would take it's place. However, as I started watching build videos and even when I started putting together the equipment myself, I started to realize that this wasn't just a PSU that was thrown in for fun, the included 450w PSU was specifically designed for this case. It literally has exactly the amount of connectors it needs, and no more. Each cord is exactly the length it needs to be, and no more. You actually couldn't and wouldn't want to use this PSU in almost any other case, as there are no 4-pin molex connectors on it, and the ATX connector is too short for any ATX case. By comparison, SF600 (being of a more generic design) had nearly every cord at twice the length, which was just too big for such a small case. The custom 450w PSU barely fits in there.The case itself is gorgeous, and brilliantly compact. The power cord for some reason cuts across the video card from the factory, which I didn't like, so I ended up cutting the zip ties holding it down and moved it to the inside corner for a cleaner look (even though i'll never see it). I would recommend installing the hdd's before installing anything else, as you'll be cramming and even tying things down to the outer walls of the cage as you move forward with the installation, and you DO NOT want to have to go back in there half way through.The rest of the installation is very straightforward, as there's really only one way to install everything in the case. You do have the option to install two fans where the video card sits, but you have to remove the video card stabilizer to install the second one. Whether or not you should use two fans is actually very situational (note that you should ALWAYS use static pressure fans with this case), as the fans have a relatively small area to pull air in from, and a second one will greatly reduce the efficiency of the first one. I'll break it down:1. If you're using a GPU with a blower style fan, stick with a single fan blowing directly into the intake. The second fan will in no way benefit the GPU, and will likely rob efficiency from the first fan, negating it's benefit.2. If you're using an open style GPU cooler and you're wanting to add fans, you're definitely going to want to go with two of them. The reduced efficiency will be fine, since you're distributing air evenly across the entire board as well as pushing the generated hot air out of the case more quickly (which the gpu in this case won't do itself).3. If you're not using a GPU at all and want to have fans, you're safe to use two, but you could really go with any amount that you wanted. The reduced efficiency isn't going to cause an issue here, and the added positive pressure will potentially keep cpu temps lower and dust out of your case. That being said, the node202 does a fairly good job of staying cool without fans if you don't have a GPU heating it up, so it's not a requirement.Overall, I'm really happy with this case AND the included PSU, as they compliment each other perfectly. Yes, everything is a tight fit and yet, it can be a pain to setup, but the results were 100% worth it.
C**L
Dare you to find a lower-volume case this attractive
I'm in love with this case! It's smaller than some gaming consoles in years past and capable of being way more powerful thanks to the ample room in the graphics card chamber. Sleek, efficient, and easy to setup you will not regret the extra few bucks over similar concept models from other makers.-So dang beautiful (this is subjective)-During installation, the materials just feel high quality. Not flimsy at all although it's probably not the lightest thing out there. You wont notice though because it's so small.-I put my old GTX970 in here and there's definitely room for a much larger card, like the lengthy GTX1080.-Plenty of breathing vents, however if you're going to put a card that's going to heat up in there, make sure to either stand it upright or install the optional 120mm fans in the graphics compartment. Even though it has standoff feet for horrizontal allignment, I noticed a massive temperature improvement (and therefor noise improvement) when it was upright (although I did not install 120mm intake fans).-Get good at cable management, because there's just enough room for everything.-Check the size of your CPU cooler. Some of them may not fit as the vertical clearance is just around 3".-Included PSU is good enough for most CPU/GPU power requirements, no trouble with my Skylake i5 and gtx 970.-Overall it's not designed for noise reduction so don't be surprised when you can hear your graphics fans spinning up. The PSU isn't particularly noise imo though.-Doesn't come in white but It takes paint well :) Call it sacrilege, but I'm using it as a guest PC and it looks so nice next to my white NZXT s340 after painting it.So small it fits in my carry-on with all my peripherals and a 21.5" monitor with ample padding for everything! Gaming on the go!
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