uk.hardware.info Updated:
2016-10-21 02:37:03
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Large Mini-ITX cases: it sounds like a contradictory concept, but see more and more examples of this type of case being brought to market. In light of the aged Bitfenix Prodigy and the more recently discussed NZXT Manta, we will take a closer look at th...
The Fractal Design Define Nano S is a nice alternative if one is in the market for a somewhat larger Mini ITX case. The size is fairly small, compared to competitors such as the Bitfenix Prodigy and the Colossus Mini, Corsair Graphite 380T and the NZXT...
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One thing I have found sometimes hard to do is to maintain a conversation with a person for an extended period. For example, whenever I meet someone new, it usually starts with common questions asking about their name, current vocation, and sometimes abou...
As with all the installations I do, the first thing on my list is take the power supply and slot it into place. In this build, it is the FSP Hydro G 850W; a unit I will be looking at next week. As I have already mentioned, a maximum length of 160mm is sta...
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The Fractal Design "Define S" has been shrunk down to ITX and the result is something awesome.The Define series is up to revision 5 in the full ATX size and although there has been significant innovation and improvement along the way, the appearance has r...
At $139 the case is priced the same as its sibling, the Node 304. Whilst both are good for different purposes, this pricing model means that you can decide between the two based on what you need and not your budget if you like the Fractal Design look. The...
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ocaholic.ch.english Updated:
2016-10-21 02:37:04
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Almost one year ago the Swedish company Fractal Design presented with the Define S their latest midi tower case. Now they launched the Define Nano S which should be the next step in evolution of their Define series cases. Like the previous model, the new...
With the Define Nano S, Fractal Design has created a smaller version of the wellknown Define S Despite its small size this new miniITX case manages to keep all the main features of its bigger brother The Define Nano S is a minitower designed for those who...
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Computer cases are, for the most part, boring and annoying. They're ugly, or they don't fit your hardcore gaming components. But Swedish case and component brand Fractal Design has a new case, made for the small-and-efficient market, that actually suits P...
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This is a visual trick as the Fractal Design Define Nano S follows the same approach as the ATX-sized Define S and does not use traditional drive bays or a power supply cover, so there is nothing to break up the interior space. It's a different story once...
Very quiet, Decent levels of cooling, Good quality hardware that is easy to pull apart and assemble, Slidein dust filter over power supply, Magnetic dust front filter behind front panel, Mounting backets included for pump and reservoir...
A relatively large case that is limited to MiniITX, No power supply cover, Cable management space gets tight if you install two 3.5inch drives, No optical drive bay.
At first glance you may well think the Fractal Design Define Nano S mini tower case supports a Micro-ATX motherboard but in fact it is Mini-ITX. This is a little unexpected, partly because it stands 344mm tall, but also because a quick look inside reveals...
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The last miniITX tower chassis we reviewed, the NZXT Manta, caused quite a stir in our forums, with many lambasting its bloated frame for being the opposite of what miniITX is supposed to be about. As such, Fractal's new Define Nano S is unlikely to ple...
With the Core 500, Node 202 and now the Define Nano S, Fractal appears keen not to let any growth in the mini-ITX segment go to waste. Tower cases, and especially the Define Series, are what gave Fractal its reputation, so it's little surprise the Define...
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The increasing popularity of mini-ITX cases has led to a somewhat downsizing trend by manufacturers. And we mean that in the most literal sense - many companies are now releasing smaller mITX versions of their full-size line instead of redesigning from th...
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The Nano S – a Mini ITX casing from Fractal Design that's sleek, silent and compact.Before we begin, I'd like to take this opportunity to highlight that there is a video review for the Fractal Design Nano S. (Remember to SUBSCRIBE to the channel!)Starting...
Fractal Design Nano S Mini-ITX Desktop Casing retails at RM 339, it's not the small of Mini-ITX casing but that's the beauty of it as it allows you to hold so many goodies within it. Just note that if you're using a motherboard like the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS V...
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The forecast for 2016 seems to be wild, unpredictable weather and a deluge of small-form-factor PCs. This is the year in which compact systems are expected to hit their stride, and even at this early stage we've already seen new NUCs, the emergence of a m...
Makes light work of an ITX build, Familiar Define Series aesthetic, Plenty of liquid-cooling potential, Can house a powerful graphics card...
Looks sparse without liquid cooling, GPU and PSU in close proximity, Not actually that small...
A fair few chassis manufacturers dabble in other key components such as power supplies and, in recent years, all-in-one liquid coolers. It's a healthy portfolio to have, yet it can lead to unavoidable crossover as any one product from a company's range sh...
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The Fractal Design "Define S" has been shrunk down to ITX and the result is something awesome.The Define series is up to revision 5 in the full ATX size and although there has been significant innovation and improvement along the way, the appearance has r...
At $139 the case is priced the same as its sibling, the Node 304. Whilst both are good for different purposes, this pricing model means that you can decide between the two based on what you need and not your budget if you like the Fractal Design look. The...
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The Fractal Design "Define S" has been shrunk down to ITX and the result is something awesome.The Define series is up to revision 5 in the full ATX size and although there has been significant innovation and improvement along the way, the appearance has r...
At $139 the case is priced the same as its sibling, the Node 304. Whilst both are good for different purposes, this pricing model means that you can decide between the two based on what you need and not your budget if you like the Fractal Design look. The...
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The Fractal Design "Define S" has been shrunk down to ITX and the result is something awesome.The Define series is up to revision 5 in the full ATX size and although there has been significant innovation and improvement along the way, the appearance has r...
At $139 the case is priced the same as its sibling, the Node 304. Whilst both are good for different purposes, this pricing model means that you can decide between the two based on what you need and not your budget if you like the Fractal Design look. The...
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The Fractal Design "Define S" has been shrunk down to ITX and the result is something awesome.The Define series is up to revision 5 in the full ATX size and although there has been significant innovation and improvement along the way, the appearance has r...
If you're looking to build an ITX NAS to sit on a shelf and house an array of disks, this is not the right case and the Node 304 (that can hold up to 6x3.5" drives) is a much better option.This case doesn't have the same storage capabilities as the Node 3...
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The Fractal Design "Define S" has been shrunk down to ITX and the result is something awesome.The Define series is up to revision 5 in the full ATX size and although there has been significant innovation and improvement along the way, the appearance has r...
If you're looking to build an ITX NAS to sit on a shelf and house an array of disks, this is not the right case and the Node 304 (that can hold up to 6x3.5" drives) is a much better option.This case doesn't have the same storage capabilities as the Node 3...
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The Fractal Design "Define S" has been shrunk down to ITX and the result is something awesome.The Define series is up to revision 5 in the full ATX size and although there has been significant innovation and improvement along the way, the appearance has r...
If you're looking to build an ITX NAS to sit on a shelf and house an array of disks, this is not the right case and the Node 304 (that can hold up to 6x3.5" drives) is a much better option.This case doesn't have the same storage capabilities as the Node 3...
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The Fractal Design "Define S" has been shrunk down to ITX and the result is something awesome.The Define series is up to revision 5 in the full ATX size and although there has been significant innovation and improvement along the way, the appearance has r...
If you're looking to build an ITX NAS to sit on a shelf and house an array of disks, this is not the right case and the Node 304 (that can hold up to 6x3.5" drives) is a much better option.This case doesn't have the same storage capabilities as the Node 3...
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pctechreviews.com.au Updated:
2017-02-12 01:19:48
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The Fractal Design "Define S" has been shrunk down to ITX and the result is something awesome.The Define series is up to revision 5 in the full ATX size and although there has been significant innovation and improvement along the way, the appearance has r...
Can fit up to a 315mm graphics card, Spacious and easy to build in or upgrade, Extensive air and water cooling options with fantastic airflow potential, Great aesthetic design , Very quiet , Deceptively spacious inside...
Not out in white (yet? We live in hope that a white one is coming)...
If you're looking to build an ITX NAS to sit on a shelf and house an array of disks, this is not the right case and the Node 304 (that can hold up to 6x3.5" drives) is a much better option.This case doesn't have the same storage capabilities as the Node 3...
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Naturally, your case needs to fit your chosen motherboard. The standard size for motherboards is 305 x 244mm, a form factor known as ATX. However, many popular boards come in the smaller micro-ATX format, measuring 244mm x 244mm.If you buy a regular ATX c...
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