I am using the case for a NAS/workstation build. In combination with a Syba JBOD SATA card and a couple of 4x SATA power splitters I can fit my entire collection of HDs into the case. That's 6 3.5" drives for a total of 8TB, a 750GB 2.5" and an SSD.

Stylish, Supports 6 3.5" drives; Compact; Good airflow

Noise: the fans can be heard when on full and medium speed, hard disk noise is easily transmitted through the thin sheet metal, No USB 2.0 front panel support anymore, no where does it say the 2.0 adapter has been dropped; No word from NCIX or Fractal support on the issue; Very disappointing

I like the configuration of this case. The PSU in front and the motherboard on the bottom allows for the use of a big cpu cooler if you are willing to give up the drive storage bays. I found all the screws to be screwed in what seems like as tight as possible.

I used it for a mini server build. Excellent Case.

If you're building a new PC and are aiming for the mITX form-factor, chances are good that you'll be placing this PC out in the open, for everyone to see. That being the case (no pun, of course), you no doubt want it to look good, and be reasonably easy to install in.

One area that has seen substantial growth over the past 18 months is the mini-ITX case market. The realisation that these mini-motherboards can be the basis for some pretty powerful PCs has started to dawn on people, not least the chassis manufacturers.

In the world of home-theatre and small form factor PC's, the Mini-ITX form factor is becoming increasingly popular amongst those seeking big things in a small package. With an ever growing demand for Mini-ITX based systems, case manufacturers are working hard to capitalize on the sudden demand for...

KitGuru says: A good first attempt at an ITX case from Fractal Design but it needs some tweaking before we would recommend it hands down.

Attractive design; Well built; Quiet running

Limited choice of compatible power supplies; Expensive

Best case for itx motherboards and hi density systems. Very clever layout. Im running an 6790k, 7 pro rev 2 cooler and 6 - 3TB hhds and havent had any over heating issues with 24/7 running. If you take out 2 of the hhds you can also fit a full length GPU like a 1080.

While a small case should normally cost less than a large one, in practice I find that's rarely the case. Nonetheless I was pretty impressed with what ￡60 got me in the Node 304. The finish on the case is soft (possibly powder-coated

The Fractal Design Node 304 is an excellent choice for the user who is building a small form factor (SFF) computer and wants a product with a stylish design, support for regular-sized power supplies, and great features.

Excellent cost/benefit ratio; Stylish design with aluminum front panel; Support for a regular-sized ATX power supply; Air filter for the front and power supply fans; Air filter on the left panel mesh; Three-speed fan controller; Anti-vibration rings for 3.5" hard drives; Support for six 3.5" or 2.5"...

Lack of support for internal optical drives may be a problem for some users; Could come with thumbscrews for the video card