About the size of two shoe boxes, the Node 304 Mini ITX case is great for building a high performance computer using the mITX form factor. The GPU can sit comfortably and the hard drive bays are designed to allow a good amount of airflow through the case from the front to the back.

Spacious design - Removable hard disk bays - Fits a GTX 660 - No sharp edges - ATX PSU supported

- Requires creative cable management

I was having a conversation with a patient about how the NFL has evolved into a passing game. Years ago, teams strived for a good running back and a strong defense. Quarterbacks averaged less then 20 throws a game.

Modular Design; Mini-ITX / DTX Motherboard Support; ATX PSU Support; Tool Free Design; Two Front 92mm One Rear 140mm Silent Fans; Two Front USB 3.0 Ports; 6 Drive Support; Fan Controller; Supports Up To 310mm GPU Size; Supports Up To 165mm CPU cooler; 2 Full Size Expansion Bays; USB 2.0 Header Built...

No ODD Support; No Official Micro-ITX PSU Support

Everything is getting smaller. With today's emphasis on efficiency and mobility, and processors that do even more with much less power consumption, it is a trend that will probably continue.

Perfect case for my FreeNAS build. Fits 6 HDDs With smaller a PSU like EVGA G3 you can fit a full-size graphics card if needed (something I may add one day if expanding media side of things).

Overall, Fractal Designs has a solid case on its hands. What you have on the outside is what Fractal was going for, a sleek, minimalistic design. On the inside you have the ability to fit a full-sized, to a limit of course, video cards, ATX power supplies under 160mm, and up to six hard drives.

There are many Mini-ITX cases on the market, the Fractal Design Node 304 is just one option. I personally think it is one of the best options; for many reasons. The build quality is hard to beat, as is the minimalist design.

When we dug into the Node 304 , I was seriously blown away by its styling. It doesn't seem like it was that long ago that we had another Mini ITX case in from Fractal Design called the Array. I (Wes) was impressed with that case and still keep it around for use to this day.

Where the Fractal Node 304 lacks in terms of cable management or other niceties, it makes up for by just getting out of the way-both internally and in external style. It's also very solidly built and shows no sign of flex or bend anywhere in the structure.