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Fractal Design Node 202 - Black - Mini-ITX Slim Profile Compact Small Form Factor Computer Case – Modular Interior - USB 3.0
Brand | Fractal Design |
Motherboard Compatability | Mini ITX |
Case Type | Mini-Tower |
Color | Black |
Material | Spcc |
Cooling Method | Air |
Model Name | FD-CA-NODE-202-BK |
Item Weight | 3.5 Kilograms |
Product Dimensions | 13.07"D x 14.84"W x 3.46"H |
Number of USB 2 Ports | 2 |
About this item
- 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 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.6 | — |
Easy to assemble | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.0 | — |
Easy to remove | — | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.4 | — |
Noise level | — | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 | — |
Value for money | 4.2 | 4.3 | — | 3.5 | — | — |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | JOYJOM | JOYJOM | Amazon.com | Ukrmon |
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 | Aluminum |
cooling method | Air | Water, Air | — | — | Water | Air |
number of usb ports | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — |
hard disk form factor | — | 3.5 inches | 2.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 2.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
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Fractal Design Node 202
Fractal Design
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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
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VolumeExtremely small footprint with a volume of only 10.2 liters |
VersatilityA highly versatile case that can be set up both vertically and horizontally |
CompatibilitySupports Mini-ITX motherboards, SFX power supplies and graphics cards up to 310 mm in length |
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Available with Integra SFX 450W PSUThe Integra SFX 450W PSU that comes inclusive with the enclosure provides stable power to the most demanding systems. |
Thermal designProvides a smart thermal interior design highlighting separate motherboard and graphics card chambers |
Dust free interiorStrategically placed air filters for a dust free interior |
Fractal Design Silent Series LL 120 mm Red | Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM | Fractal Design Silent Series LL 120 mm White | Fractal Design Prisma AL-12 | |
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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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Technical Details
Brand | Fractal Design |
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Series | FD-CA-NODE-202-BK |
Item model number | FD-CA-NODE-202-BK |
Item Weight | 7.7 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 13.07 x 14.84 x 3.46 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13.07 x 14.84 x 3.46 inches |
Color | Black |
Manufacturer | Fractal Design |
ASIN | B015MKDOPU |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 10, 2015 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #1,347 in Computer Cases |
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Enter the Node 202. I built a monster system in this computer. The Node 202 actually seems a little smaller than the SilverStone and it feels a lot sturdier. I was able to fit an SFX-L power supply in my system, 2 slim case fans inside with the GPU, as well as a 58mm high CPU cooler. All of that makes for an extremely cool and moderately quiet PC (the GTX 1080 FE tends to be loud under load). Building this was no easy task as I used components that are not really supposed to go in there. But I love the design of the SFX-L PSU and I love the Scythe Big Shuriken 2 rev. b cooler. So I needed to have those. 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. Even though I have the blower style Founder Edition, it still made a lot of heat behind it and right above where it exhausts the air. 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. The SSDs are now nice and cool too since they are sitting away from the graphics card (rather than behind it in the SilverStone case).
I noticed some reviews around complained about the cable managements. That's just a fact of life for SFF cases. It was difficult, but I was able to cleanly install all of my cables and route them relatively out of the way while still using really beefy components. If my wallet ever stops hurting I might buy custom length cables as I don't see someone making a better case than this.
Overall, I have yet to find something that I think will beat this is size and cooling. I don't like the cube style m-ITX cases since I need tall and skinny in order for this to fit next to my couch or in my TV stand. I'll try to post some pictures when I'm not feeling lazy :)
Other than that exceedingly nit picky comment, the case is absolutely marvelous! 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). Because the case is so small, I recommend that you specifically purchase the blower GPU which exhausts out the back of the case instead of dumping all the heat inside the case. In my case, even at full tilt the system is quiet and cool. Truly spectacular for such a small form factor. Highly recommended.!
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.
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2022
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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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.
Reviewed in Canada on May 4, 2019
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.
Pros:
- Diseño elegante
- Filtros de polvo en el sitio de los ventiladores
- Soporta una tarjeta tan grande y robusta como la ASUS STRIX 1080
Contras:
- Si buscas poner dos ventiladores en el sitio de la tarjeta gráfica será difícil porque el espacio entre un ventilador y el panel frontal es un poco complicado, además de los cables PCI de la tarjeta