Fractal Design Node 304 Mini-ITX Computer Case (Black)

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Fractal Design Node 304 Mini-ITX Computer Case (Black)
Key Features
  • Mini-ITX & Mini-DTX Support
  • 6 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays
  • 2 x Expansion Slots
  • 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 3.5mm Audio In & Out
Hankering for a small form-factor case with big potential? Meet the Node 304 Mini ITX Computer Case in black from Fractal Design. Featuring a modular interior and a compact, minimalist appearance, this case is intended to fit plenty of components while not eating up space. Install up to six 2.5 or 3.5" drives and take advantage of two expansion slots for adapter cards, including a GPU up to 12.2" when two drive brackets are removed. Users can also fit ATX PSUs up to 6.3". However, power supplies and graphics cards longer than 6.3 and 6.7" may conflict with one another. The Node 304 supports tower CPU coolers up to 6.5".
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Fractal Design Node 304 Overview

Hankering for a small form-factor case with big potential? Meet the Node 304 Mini ITX Computer Case in black from Fractal Design. Featuring a modular interior and a compact, minimalist appearance, this case is intended to fit plenty of components while not eating up space. Install up to six 2.5 or 3.5" drives and take advantage of two expansion slots for adapter cards, including a GPU up to 12.2" when two drive brackets are removed. Users can also fit ATX PSUs up to 6.3". However, power supplies and graphics cards longer than 6.3 and 6.7" may conflict with one another. The Node 304 supports tower CPU coolers up to 6.5".

Sporting three preinstalled fans, the Fractal Design Node 304 utilizes two 92mm Silent Series R2 fans on the front for air intake. At the rear of the case, a single 140mm Silent Series R2 fan provides exhaust. All three fans connect to an included fan controller for easy airflow management. Alternatively, users can replace these fans with single-fan water coolers. Removable air filters help keep the case looking clean, trapping dust at the front of the case and protecting the PSU, while the GPU features a separate fan filter. In addition to a power button, power and HDD LED indicators, and separate 3.5mm audio input and output ports, the Fractal Node 304's aluminum front panel sports two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports. A USB 3.1-to-2.0 adapter is also included with the case.

Note:
Motherboards with SATA ports that are angled 90° may conflict with installation in the case.
UPC: 817301010979

Fractal Design Node 304 Specs

Key Specs
Motherboard Support
Mini-DTX, Mini-ITX
Internal Drive Bays
6x 2.5/3.5"
Expansion Slots
2x Full Height Horizontal
Maximum GPU Length
12.20" / 310 mm
CPU Cooler Height
6.50" / 165 mm
Fans Included
Rear:
1x 140 mm Non-LED (1000 rpm)
Front:
2x 92 mm Non-LED (1300 rpm)
I/O
2x USB-A (USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1)
1x 3.5 mm Input
1x 3.5 mm Output
Windowed Panel
No
Compatibility
Motherboard Support
Mini-DTX, Mini-ITX
External Drive Bays
No
Internal Drive Bays
6x 2.5/3.5"
Expansion Slots
2x Full Height Horizontal
Maximum GPU Length
12.20" / 310 mm
CPU Cooler Height
6.50" / 165 mm
Supported PSU Size
ATX
Maximum PSU Length
6.30" / 160 mm
PSU Mounting Location
Bottom
Cooling
Fan Mounting
Front
2x 92 mm

Rear
1x 140 mm
Fans Included
Rear:
1x 140 mm Non-LED (1000 rpm)

Front:
2x 92 mm Non-LED (1300 rpm)
Fan Controller Included
Yes
Filters Included
Yes: Front
Inputs / Outputs
I/O
2x USB-A (USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1)
1x 3.5 mm Input
1x 3.5 mm Output
Physical
Windowed Panel
No
Color
Black
Material
Aluminum
Built-In Lighting
No
Tool-Less Design
Yes
Security
No
Cable Management Space
Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D)
9.84 x 8.27 x 14.72" / 250 x 210 x 374 mm
Weight
10.8 lb / 4.9 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
12.69 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
17.8 x 13.4 x 12.2"

Fractal Design Node 304 Reviews

Compact king

By Josiah
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-08-29

I replaced a Synology DS923+ with this case since it was compact. I was able to fit 3 12TB drives as well as a small Nvidia GTX 1660 card. The case itself is compact and can fit on the shelf of an Ikea Kalax. Convenient! The downside is that space is cramped for HDDs and the PSU though this was noted in other reviews. If you plan on adding a graphics card, make sure the PSU is compact enough to fit.

Good, but not brand new

By Kevin
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2024-08-11

The case is very good. However I found several small scratches inside the case. Screws were put in the wrong places by the previous buyer so it confused me at first. Clearly this is a returned case even if sold as new.

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