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

I bought the Fractal Design Node 804 specifically for my home server build, and it’s easily one of the best cases I’ve ever worked with. The dual-chamber design is genius, one side dedicated to the motherboard and cooling, the other purely for storage and power. It keeps everything organised, cool, and easy to manage. Airflow is excellent straight out of the box. The three included 120mm Silent R2 fans move plenty of air while staying genuinely quiet, even under load. This is ideal for a server that runs 24/7 in a home environment where noise matters. Drive support is fantastic. There’s loads of room for multiple hard drives and SSDs, making it perfect for NAS, media servers, backups, and virtualisation. Cable management is also much easier than expected thanks to the modular interior and smart layout. Build quality is top-tier, solid panels, great fit and finish, and the side window is a nice touch without being “gamer flashy.” USB 3.0 on the front is handy, and the whole case just feels thoughtfully engineered. If you’re building a home server, NAS, media server, or lab machine, this case is near perfect. Cool, quiet, spacious, and incredibly easy to work in. Highly recommended.

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.

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.

Being a little OCD about my computer equipment it took me some time to arrive at a decision on a M-ATX case. Having had an Antec Mini-P180 for a good few years I was looking to move to a case that could sit on my desk without looking too much like a microwave cooker! Step up the Node 804. I looked at the Corsair Air 240; a nice case but with very limited HDD storage space and VERY limited GPU fitment sizes. As I was going for a non-standard cooler on my GTX 980 I needed something that could take the additional height of the GPU. The Node 804 swallowed all of my kit easily. I'm running 4 HDDs and an SSD along with a decent sized PSU..... all tucked out of sight in one chamber. The motherboard is fitted in the other along with a H105 cooler and a total of five 120mm fans.... two fitted as intakes on the front, one exhaust on the rear and two exhausting through the case roof via the H105. My GPU temps are five degrees lower than my mini-p180 and, with the H105 fitted the case is very quiet. I have also fitted a slot loading optical drive in the case front. All in all this is a great little case that can house a large amount of high end kit, keep it cool and also VERY tidy.... and with a window on the case side it makes for a space that is easy to build a great looking system into. Highly recommended!!!!!

I love this case!!! Bought mainly to serve as a media centre for my living room, it has evolved in purpose to also be a gaming machine and mass storage unit. It's size is deceptive, within its frame I have managed to fit 4 x 2TB HDD, 1 SSD, a Corsair H80i (awkward to twist and fit the damn tubing) and a GTX1070 (mini).Previously I would have opted for unnecessarily oversized Towers to get those components in! It does not look out of place in a living room either. At worst it looks like a chunky subwoofer. My only minor greivance with this unit is that it would have been great to have the IO on the same side as the window, so I could have the components on view by turning the case, but it's a small matter. The case does come with all screws and fixings in a pack, though compared to NZXT offerings, it does feel a little cheap. I would recommend switching out the included case-fans as they are sub-par, but this tends to be true for any case you buy. The fan controller operates at 3 speeds with inputs for 3 three pin fan headers.

Really liking the Fractal Node 804 so far—drives are solid, temps dropped 10°C, and plenty of space. Do what you want with that info.

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

Perfecte kast voor als server te gebruiken. Genoeg plek voor 8 HDD's en 2 SSD's .

Absolutely fantastic. Easy to build in. Cable management is a dream. Great built-in airflow, and lots of room for drives.

👍 perfect

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.