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

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  • Sleek and elegant design: fits in any space or room
  • Strategically placed air filters: for a dust free interior
  • Extremely small footprint: volume of only 10. 2 liters
  • Highly versatile case: can be set up both vertically and horizontally
  • Compatibility: Mini-ITX motherboards, SFX power supplies and graphics cards up to 310 mm in length
  • Smart thermal Interior design: highlighting separate motherboard and graphics card Chambers
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Quality of material
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Easy to assemble
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4.0
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Easy to remove
4.8
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case type
mini tower
mini tower
mini tower
desktop
mini tower
motherboard form factor
Mini ITX
Mini ITX
Mini ITX
Micro ATX
Mini ITX
Mini ITX
material
Spcc
Aluminum
Aluminum
Alloy Steel
Alloy Steel
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cooling method
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number of usb ports
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2
hard disk form factor
3.5 inches
2.5 inches
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2.5 inches
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    Fractal Design Node 202
    Fractal Design Node 202

    Fractal Design logo
    About Fractal Design

    Fractal Design is a PC gaming hardware manufacturer based in Gothenburg, Sweden.

    Since its inception in 2007, Fractal has developed gaming products which fuse Scandinavian design, user-centric innovation and premium quality. Today, Fractal offers gaming hardware to customers around the globe from its offices in Sweden, Taiwan, China and the US.

    Fractal Design Node 202

    A fusion of functionality and elegance.

    Node 202 is the ultimate PC case for those looking for a beautifully designed, compact chassis that can house a capable gaming build.

    This small footprint is an intelligently built unit where extreme detail was placed into the design phase to get every line and spec in perfect harmony. With both horizontal and vertical orientation possibilities, Node 202 can be placed anywhere in the house. The sleek design makes it very attractive next to the TV in the living room or on your desk in the office.

    • Featuring a sleek and elegant design that will fit in any space or room
    • Extremely small footprint with a volume of only 10.2 liters
    • A highly versatile case that can be set up both vertically and horizontally

    Fractal Design Node 202

    Fractal Design Node 202

    Fractal Design Node 202

    Volume

    Extremely small footprint with a volume of only 10.2 liters

    Versatility

    A highly versatile case that can be set up both vertically and horizontally

    Compatibility

    Supports Mini-ITX motherboards, SFX power supplies and graphics cards up to 310 mm in length

    Fractal Design Node 202

    Fractal Design Node 202

    Fractal Design Node 202

    Available with Integra SFX 450W PSU

    The Integra SFX 450W PSU that comes inclusive with the enclosure provides stable power to the most demanding systems.

    Thermal design

    Provides a smart thermal interior design highlighting separate motherboard and graphics card chambers

    Dust free interior

    Strategically placed air filters for a dust free interior

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    Category Fans Fans Fans Fans
    Description In response to popular demand the Silent Series LL is now available separately with a choice three different LED colors, giving Focus owners and budget conscious builders the ideal solution to expand their system. A true all-purpose fan, offering excellent airflow and outstanding 100,000-hour life expectancy thanks to its LLS (Long Life Sleeve) bearing In response to popular demand the Silent Series LL is now available separately with a choice three different LED colors, giving Focus owners and budget conscious builders the ideal solution to expand their system. Prisma AL-12/14 allows precision software control, enabling Prisma to synergize perfectly with your components

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    "The Node 202 is the ultimate PC case for those looking for a beautifully designed, compact chassis that can house a capable gaming build. This small footprint is an intelligently built unit where extreme detail was placed into the design phase to get every line and spec in perfect harmony. With both horizontal and vertical orientation possibilities, the Node 202 can be placed anywhere in the house. The internal layout of the Node 202 keeps the components separate and has them all placed in proximity of free-flow air so the case will run cool despite not having any extra case fans. "

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    Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    477 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, size and appearance of the computer chassis. For example, they mention it's well-constructed, fits full size graphics cards and is really small. Some appreciate the appearance and value of the product. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of assembly and temperature.

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    61 customers mention49 positive12 negative

    Customers like the quality of the computer chassis. They mention it's well-constructed, and a great case to build with. Some say that the cable management is tough, but that's to be expected. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...The thin case fans inside next to the GPU are a dream. They run at 700 rpm and keep all of the heat out of the case...." Read more

    "...The resultant computer I built into the case is top of the line in power and is sooooo quiet. (top of the line i7 cpu and 208 full length GPU)...." Read more

    "...down to a Mini-ITX board also cut my boot times in half with no sacrifices in power, performance or reliability...." Read more

    "This is a perfect PC case for anyone that travels a lot. It can fit High end desktop parts with a small size that fits in a backpack...." Read more

    54 customers mention43 positive11 negative

    Customers like the size of the computer chassis. For example, they say it fits full size graphics cards, everything fits nicely inside, and is really small and compact. Some say it can fit high end desktop parts and is a good case for a small gaming PC.

    "...The 3rd party power supply is great and fits perfectly; however, the clearance for one of the screws necessary to secure the PSU to the case is so..." Read more

    "...Besides needing external CD/DVD drive it fit the bill perfectly and I learned some things about Mini-ITX boards in the process like simplicity,..." Read more

    "This is a perfect PC case for anyone that travels a lot. It can fit High end desktop parts with a small size that fits in a backpack...." Read more

    "...Other than that, the case was fine for cable management, fits a large GPU no problem, and looks half decent - so no complaints on those fronts but..." Read more

    38 customers mention34 positive4 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the computer chassis. They mention it's extremely well designed, simple, and cute. They also appreciate the well ventilated, simple designs. Overall, customers are happy with the appearance and functionality of the case.

    "This is a really well designed case...." Read more

    "...was fine for cable management, fits a large GPU no problem, and looks half decent - so no complaints on those fronts but the case is so frustrating..." Read more

    "...If you stick with it, the case is nicely done, and a lot of the gyrations are because you're trying to use smaller-than-normal components...." Read more

    "...The design itself is actually fairly decent in of itself at packing a lot of computing power into a very small space while also allowing it to cool...." Read more

    16 customers mention13 positive3 negative

    Customers like the value of the computer chassis. They mention it's good for the price, cheap, and effective. Some say that the tiny form factor is worth the money.

    "...Pros:- Affordable for the form factor--sure there are smaller cases out there but they are $100-200+-..." Read more

    "This is a good Mini ITX case for the price. Build quality is good and the front panel is nice and easy to work with...." Read more

    "...cable management won't be an issue for you, then this is a pretty darn good case to buy." Read more

    "...I never regret buying this considering its affordable price compared with other ITX cases. You'll never regret buying this one." Read more

    12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the computer chassis. They mention that it has an amazing build quality, is effective, and has plenty of airflow. They also appreciate the dust filters that work surprisingly well. The vertical and horizontal chambers do a great job, and the slim fans work well.

    "...The slim fans work so well that I would wager a normal aftermarket GPU cooler would be fine in there and wouldn't heat up the rest of the case...." Read more

    "...2.5" drive bracket, and PSU are awesome. To note with the PSU though, make sure the fan is facing down!..." Read more

    "...a Ryzen 5 2600 and an RTX 2070 and ended up with a very well performing machine at a fraction of the cost of a comparable laptop, even including a..." Read more

    "...There are no fans in this so it's all passive. The chambers do a great job, but you may want to install fans in the gpu chamber as an abundance heat..." Read more

    41 customers mention23 positive18 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the computer chassis. Some mention that it's pretty easy to build in and looks good standing up, while others say that it is not easy to built, assembling back the case is not hard, and the instructions were not super helpful.

    "...Cable routing is easy and made even better by using a fully modular sfx power supply. There is room on the gpu side for a full sized gpu...." Read more

    "...The GPU required some finesse, the 5700xt is a 16 pin power hungry card, the Strix cooler on it was MASSIVE...." Read more

    "...Barring some absolutely painful hdd installs, this was actually a really easy build. Just make sure to follow the instructions.Cons-..." Read more

    "...Build quality is good and the front panel is nice and easy to work with...." Read more

    20 customers mention11 positive9 negative

    Customers are mixed about the temperature of the computer chassis. Some mention that it runs cool, while others say that it's difficult to work in and that the temperatures are an issue. Some say that the GPU runs very hot and that it generates a lot of heat on components that can't cool themselves.

    "...In my case, even at full tilt the system is quiet and cool. Truly spectacular for such a small form factor. Highly recommended.!" Read more

    "...I liked that case but I found that it generated a lot of heat on components that can't cool themselves. My SSDs were hitting 65+ Celsius...." Read more

    "...Given this, it does seem to stay relatively cool if you keep a lot of positive pressure with the intake fans, but I would recommend keeping the..." Read more

    "...a lot of computing power into a very small space while also allowing it to cool. It does look pretty nice too...." Read more

    13 customers mention0 positive13 negative

    Customers find the cables in the computer chassis challenging to manage due to limited space. They also say getting the wiring correctly routed is difficult due to the limited space, and some of the front i/o cables came loose.

    "...2- Cable management is a nightmare but manageableI highly recommend this case. Here are my PC specs1- Intel Core i7-8700..." Read more

    "...-The front USB3 ports are bent.-The cables inside the case were already loose instead of being twist tied together for shipping..." Read more

    "...Getting the wiring correctly routed is difficult because the space is so limited...." Read more

    "...Everything fit perfectly, though cable management was a bit challenging (to be expected in such a small case), and overall I was very happy with the..." Read more

    The Node 202 is a beast.
    5 Stars
    The Node 202 is a beast.
    I came upon the 202 because I was in the market for a new laptop. But I thought hard and long about the fact Laptops cost an arm and a leg for the performance they pack into those slim form factors. With little to no headroom for upgrades or overclocking. So I thought to disassociate myself with those costly piles of junk and build a mini-itx console killer!You want to get the best bang for you buck, balancing affordability and performance, so I went with these specs-B540-I Asus mini ITX gaming board-CORSAIR SF Series, SF750, 750 Watt, SFX, 80+ Platinum Certified, Fully Modular Power Supply(A MUST, you NEED modular for a mini-itx case like this!)-Ryzen 7 2700 8 core 16T 20mb cache-16GB Vengance corsair lpx ddr4 3600 ram-Noctua NH-L9a AM4, 37mm Premium Low-profile CPU Cooler(A must for the lower clearence)-Asus Rog Strix 5700XT 8gb gddr6 2000mhz+ core clock-evo 970 samsung nvme m.2 drive 500gb-samsung evo 1tb ssdA mid-high range monster coming in at under $1500 USD with all new parts thanks to the black friday clearances. Room to spare to upgrade with too. Happy with the choices I made.This case will test you, and any other mini-itx form build. For me it was a breeze, I'm a specialized engine mechanic and working in extremely tight spaces is what I do. It should be made obvious the Node 202 is not the best case for an build like this, but a great one. I chose this over the competitors due to cost, and the feature of the entire cover being held in by four screws. No muss or fuss. The supporting brackets for the GPU(My GPU was too large and had to remove it), 2.5" drive bracket, and PSU are awesome. To note with the PSU though, make sure the fan is facing down! Made this mistake and didn't notice until after completing the build! It only took me five minutes or so to fix it, so it ins't that much of a pain.The GPU and I/O shield were honestly the hardest parts of the build for me. I/O shields always want to try and break on me if I try to man handle them into their place to hard, so that's always a personal given. The GPU required some finesse, the 5700xt is a 16 pin power hungry card, the Strix cooler on it was MASSIVE. Just getting that card in required me to unscrew the gpu bracket frame(Which is still unscrewed because the pcb is right under the hole!), and a second frame screw(Which I thankfully I was able to put back properly). Had to use some elbow grease and questionable bending but everything turned out fine(With only two scuffs on the card x_x)! The only issue after the fact was the riser card couldn't properly be anchored because the 5700xt's cooler was so enormous it sits way above it. The front hardware connecting lines didn't help either lifting the backside of the card too!TLDR be very sure about your measurements, and if you are going to try to pack alot of power like me into this case it's going to require some creative work arounds and tradeoffs. Such as the fact I cannot fit any fans in the gpu compartment due to my card's size. The Riser card might or might not have a shortened life since I cannot properly anchor, and may require a diy replacement in the far future. While also trying to max out my 2.5" would be an issue due to the limited space for cables clogging the space between the GPU section and MOBO section. Otherwise, this case is AWESOME. Every Mini-Itx case I could think of may have different issues, but I hope being descriptive will give you an idea on what to expect if you were to build with the node 202!Settings:CPU left at base clock, max load has it hover around 70c(Awesome!)GPU: The 5700XT has some horrible base settings, undervolted it, down clocked the core to 1950mhz, boosted memory to 915mhz. Ramped the HELL out of the fans so that by the time it hits 75c it sounds like a jet engine is in this rig lol. On benchmarks runs at 80c~ with the junction temp(highest temp on the pcb) at 104c~. Under gaming loads so far it's only hit about 72c for junction temp. But will probably need to do more tweaking, turn off rgb for thermal savings and rip that backplate off lol.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Sleek, simple and elegant
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2022
    I fell for this case when our new CNC machines at work came with custom PC's in Node 202 cases. The pictures in this review are from my second build with this case. The first (not pictured) was for my kids & wife with a Ryzen 3400G iGPU. Besides needing external CD/DVD drive it fit the bill perfectly and I learned some things about Mini-ITX boards in the process like simplicity, lower wattage and potential for faster boot.

    I think the case could benefit from 1/4-1/2" more room for air movement and larger CPU coolers. It would still be very compact. I have seen folks use spacers and longer case screws to achieve this with good results. There are lots of VERY in-depth reviews on the web about this issue and many other quirks that vary from build to build but in a nutshell, this is how it worked out for me.

    When I needed to make a year-long trip overseas I decided to downsize my small-ish ATX mid-tower for something even more compact. My second Node 202 became a bit more crowded once I put GPU in there. I had to utilize more fans than the last build to help push the heat out, this also required moving the fan screen to the outside which makes it easier to clean anyway. Temps were a little worrisome, I made a shroud for the CPU cooler to keep it from recycling hot air from both itself and the GPU. This make a big difference and temps are very stable. It also helps that I made to my wattage conservative choice of Ryzen 5700x paired with RX6600xt. Moving down to a Mini-ITX board also cut my boot times in half with no sacrifices in power, performance or reliability. Yes, both boards were same chipset, series, performance tier and band. Honestly the only thing I miss about ATX is the second M.2 slot. A bare ATX board is almost as big as the whole Node 202 case.
    Overall, I like it and will probably use it on a few other builds.
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    Subhadeep
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great product.. outstanding seller
    Reviewed in India on April 9, 2021
    RTR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Space Efficient Design
    Reviewed in Canada on May 4, 2019
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Space Efficient Design
    Reviewed in Canada on May 4, 2019
    This is honestly one of the best cases thermally where you can really fit in high end hardware; This is actually my second purchase of this case and I use mine as a HTPC/VR Computer. It's a very solid case with dust filtration; There are three filters covering the PSU, CPU/Motherboard compartment, and the intake fans for the GPU compartment.

    I really reccommend doing some research on what components to fit in here as thermals can be a challenge. Definitely, this is not for beginners as the cable management requires planning; I managed to max out the two 2.5-inch internal drive bays with 3 TB of storage (2TB+1TB Drives). I also reccommend using a blower style fan to assist with ejecting hot air out of the case.

    Vertical Orientation nets the best temperatures while gaming; Horizontal Orientation has some challenges for the CPU/Motherboard compartment as hot air rises and may recycle back into the case depending on your CPU Cooler; I recommend using a 65W TDP Processor if you want good thermals. I don't overclock as my CPU hits a max of 77 degrees celcius; the GPU is about 72 Degrees on load with dual case fans assisting with blowing air into the case.
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    Angel HJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fractal Design Case Node 202
    Reviewed in Mexico on November 19, 2016
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    Lynette Hancock
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Small Form Factor Case for Travel
    Reviewed in Australia on February 2, 2020
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    mikemtzg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Estupendo!!!!!
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 27, 2021