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In everything we have seen from Fractal Design over the years, three things come to mind immediately. First is the fact that their cases are made of thick gauge steel, making them hefty for their size, but also makes for a near bullet proof enclosure for...
There are many things to admire when it comes to the Node 202. Whether you opt for their Integra PSU or not, the Node 202 is as solid as it gets. While it may be encased in plastic, there may be tabs holding parts on, and screws sandwiching the exterior...
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Fractal Design are one of the best chassis manufacturers in the world, having created a stunning range of products over the years, as well as branching out into the world of PSUs, CPU coolers and more. Today they look set to dominate the living room, with...
Great build quality, Stylish matte finish exterior, Black coloured USB 3 ports on front panel, Pre-installed SFX PSU (optional), Support for a large graphics card, Good airflow, Dust filters, Competitive price...
Thick USB 3 cable on interior can be troublesome to route, Some of the dust filters can be hard to access to clean, Neutral, No optical bay, I don’t use one, but others may desire one for HTPC type builds, “The Fractal Design 202 is the perfect solution f...
PricingThe Fractal Design Node 202 Mini-ITX HTPC Case + Integra 450W SFX PSU combe is avialable from Overclockers UK for a very reasonable £119.99. You can also pick it up without the pre-installed PSU for £69.99, but in our opinion, you're going to need...
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The dinky dimensions associated with the miniITX form factor has led to cases built for it coming in many different shapes and sizes. Among these is the slimline HTPC style, whereby cases take the form of something living room friendly so that they may s...
The Node 202 is a great little chassis in many ways. It looks the part for a living room PC and, once you're inside, is surprisingly easy to work with and not even that bad for cable routing. Despite its size, you can install some powerful hardware inside...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2016-11-14 20:17:03
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This case has been around for a few months now, but only became readily available to consumers very recently. How does this little beast perform?iBUYPOWER link: Head over to and use offer code LINUS5 for 5% off any purchase of $999 or more.Pricing & discu...
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This is a small form factor case that measures 377mm wide x 330mm deep x 82mm high when it is laid down flat. Stand it on end using the foot and the official dimension increase to 385mm x 332mm x 125mm, however compared to a tower case the Node 202 is ama...
Smart appearance, Supports a proper 310mm gaming graphics card, The ventilated panels in the case have full dust filtering, The top and bottom panels use steel stiffening and the construction is nice and rigid, Graphics card support block works well, Frac...
There is only 56mm clearance for the CPU cooler, Cleaning the dust filter above the CPU require the removal of the top cover, Installation is the usual small form factor fiddle, It would help if Fractal Design included two short SATA cables, Replacing the...
Fractal Design offers its new Mini-ITX Node 202 either as a bare case or paired with its Integra SFX 450W PSU. When you consider how few SFX PSUs there are on the market it probably makes sense to go for the combo package, if only to save yourself hassle...
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The Node 202 is the first slim form factor HTPC case from Fractal Design. It is compatible with Mini-ITX motherboards and SFX power supplies. Despite the very small size, it's possible to install high-end dual-slot graphics cards and low profile coolers...
The Node 202 left us with a mix of feelings but overall it's still a good case The Node 202 is a HTPC solution designed for those who wish to have an elegant PC case built form highquality materials The interior space available ensures good compatibility...
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Fractal Design's first foray into the world of HTPC chassis came back in 2012 with the launch of the Node 605. Designed to take powerful PC hardware into the living room, said case was well received but as a first-run product, there was always a sense tha...
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Clean and doesn't shout for attention, the Fractal Design Node 202 brings the company's signature sleek and simple look to the small PC setup.The Fractal Design Node 202 is such that even the rear view and under side is as simple as it is.While the casing...
The Fractal Design Node 202 Mini-ITX / HTPC Desktop Casing retails at RM 669, of course this comes with a 450W 80Plus Bronze PSU. Factor those 2 and you'll realize how great a value this is for a compact, sleek and simple looking casing that fits into a...
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If you think about it, gaming consoles aren't as versatile as PCs. However, these devices still have certain advantages like their design, build, and size. Now when it comes to PCs, these are technically powerful & versatile multimedia gaming machines. Bu...
Recently, the SFX market has been booming since a lot of system builders are finding ways to fit powerful systems in a chassis with smaller and more compact designs. With that, Fractal Design created the NODE 202, which is a well-constructed chassis that...
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Gaming consoles may not be as versatile as PCs, but one of their greatest advantages is their size and design. PCs on the other hand may be versatile and powerful multimedia and gaming machines, yet their insertion into elegant living rooms can be problem...
Fractal Design created the Node 202 for use into modern living rooms, yet unlike some of the other living room-centric designs we've seen in the past, for the Node 202 they did not have an HTPC in mind. The case lacks the capability to support optical and...
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Having recently reviewed the Define Nano S it's now time to cast our gaze across something even smaller from Fractal. This time around it's the turn of the Node 202, which as you might have guessed is part of the Node series of cases. From the off it's im...
With its silk Black finish and gloss Black highlights the node 202 from Fractal is quite an attractive if somewhat maturely understated case. Although it can be mounted horizontally with the supplied self adhesive rubber feet, enabling it to fit into eve...
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3dGameMan.com Updated:
2016-11-14 20:17:01
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If you're considering a small Mini-ITX case, the Fractal Design Node 202 is an excellent option. It's slim, sexy, can be orientated vertically or horizontally, fits long videos cards, there are 120mm fan options and two 2.5" drives can be installed. It's...
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I would like to thank Fractal Design for supplying the review sample. We have the pleasure of reviewing the Fractal Design NODE 202 today. It comes in two variants - with or without the Fractal Design 450W 80Plus Bronze SFX PSU pre-installed. We got the...
Effective use of space, Dust filters on all major intake vents, Can hold GPU of up to 310 mm in length, Space for 2x 120 mm fans for additional cooling, CPU coolers of up to 56 mm in height, so a potent low-profile cooler is possible, Includes feet for ho...
Chassis with PSU slightly overpriced, Tight fit, you better install the SSDs first, No mounting possibility for 3.5" drives, Dust filters not easily removable, Top vent for vertical placement has no filter, PSU plug in rear may get in the way of internal...
The Fractal Design NODE 202 without a PSU goes for around 75 euro including taxes.[/list] The Fractal Design NODE 202 with a 450W SFX PSU goes for 150 euro including taxes. Effective use of space Dust filters on all major intake vents Can hold GPU of up t...
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Fractal Design has positioned itself well among the other big names in the enclosure industry, always providing a clever design, nevertheless still manage to remain affordable. Their no frills exterior design makes these Fractal cases directly recognizabl...
Slim & elegant design, Supports GPUs up to 310mm length, Integra 450W SFX PSU with adapted cable length, Horizontal or vertical placement, Dual chamber design...
Only two 2.5 drives supported, Too long front panel cables, Average GPU cooling out of the box...
The Fractal Node 202 is an interesting enclosure to say the least! In typical Fractal Style the exterior remains stylish without any frills. Spec wise the Node 202 looks like it means serious business, combining a slim design yet being able to serve as a...
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Accessories.The Node 202 ships with a multi-language user guide, a power cord, and an accessory box inside containing the necessary riser cards to install a video card, a handful of zip-ties, screws for mounting the motherboard and two 2.5 inch drives, an...
Like many HTPC or media center style cases, the Fractal Design Node 202 has fairly simple exterior design, but it's thinner than most. This extra sleekness costs it both optical and 3.5 inch drive support which means users have to rely on expensive high c...
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Fractal Design's first foray into the world of HTPC chassis came back in 2012 with the launch of the Node 605. Designed to take powerful PC hardware into the living room, said case was well received but as a first-run product, there was always a sense tha...
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