What does /g/ think of the Fractal Design Node 202?

>>59458038
Horizontal cases make me nervous

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More pics for reference.

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>>59458045
It can be placed vertically too. Also no dust filer on the top vent when vertical.

From those pics it doesn't look like it would have the best airflow.

But I'm also looking at putting together a mini itx build so I will monitor this thread. Looking at the node 304 myself

>>59458075
Yeah. There are no options for any case air flow. Looking to build on the ASUS ROG Strix Z270I Gaming. What about you?

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not much for hot air to escape

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almost bought one but then I saw this beauty.

>>59458187
I need a case that will slip into a back pack but this one looks awesome as well. I'll check it out.

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>>59458186
Cleaner builds can be done but there is still not very good air flow. I am gonna use the Corsair SF600 SFX modular power supply.

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>>59458227
DAN A4-SFX

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>>59458187
>$250

>>59458247
Yeah. Watching the Linus video right now.

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you can fit a 240mm rad in pic related

>>59458257
Wow. I am not that well off!

>>59458187

what is this

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how about the ncase m1?

>>59458045
autism

>>59458247
so that case is like what a node 202 would be if you folded it.

>>59458038
All ITX cases are really cute. If it wasn't for Microsoft actively trying to keep people from using Windows 7/8.1 on computers with Ryzen processors I'd really be considering building a mini ITX machine in a slimline HTPC case with one of the Zen based APUs that's coming out later this year, painting it beige, and putting my monitor on top of it (keeping in mind placing my monitor so as not to block the top vent).

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>>59458471
Go for it.

>>59458507
I would if having to fight Microsoft just to have the OS I want wasn't a problem, and older APUs aren't quite good enough for me to be comfortable limiting myself at for the few games I still play.

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>>59458038
I own one, my apartment is a comfy 72 degrees right now and these are the temps. The CPU has a noctua fan, my gpu has two corsair fains. I went with the 450w PSU...I'd go with 550 or greater.

It's bigger than it looks and I almost always have it standing vertically for airflow reasons.

>>59458038
I like how you can place two 1200mm fans right over the GPU for muh airflow. It's my case of choice for off-the-shelf mini-ITX case, not counting those crowd-funded ones.

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>>59458756
Case in point.

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>>59458780
This was before I bought the additional fans.

>>59458636
Wow. Thanks buddy. What CPU cooler is on your processor? The L9i from Noctua?

I prefer the core 500.

I've got a 7700k in one with noctua nh-u9s, and a gtx 980 soon to be 1080ti. It's about as small as I would go with these components, I would be a bit concerned about putting all that in a node 202.

>>59458780
>>59458816
Pretty cool. How are GPU temps? Should I go for blower style or Aftermarket coolers on my GTX 1080 if I decide to buy it?

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>>59458471
With an APU powered HTPC, the single pcie slot on mini ITX would more often be unnecessary.
Surely Fractal Design have plans for a mini STX Node by the end of the year.

>>59458038
I have the SilverStone AR06 in there. Afaik Scythe Shuriken 2 will block tall ram (specifically G.skill ram which has the best timings).

>>59458854
Yeah I am afraid of the temps on the CPU and the motherboard. Some people report unusually high motherboard temps. Will a delidded and undervolted 7700K on stock speeds for now with a good cooler solve the problem?

>>59458865
Will the G Skill Trident Z be blocked by the Scythe Big Shuriken 2? That's what I am gonna buy. The 3600Mhz one.

>>59458865
How are the temps on the Silver Stone AR06 and what processor are you running?

>>59458858
That's not my picture.
However I can't recommend blower style in any circumstances. Use 2-slot thick GPU with 120mm fans for airflow.

>>59458879
Yes, most heatsinks with 120mm fans will block the ram slot due to the limited space on mini-ITX. Look at >>59458236
92mm fans are however in the Intel motherboard's "keep-out" zone.

>>59458889
i7-3770 delidded. I never stressed the CPU though. It's momma's skype machine.

>>59458864
The power supply should be a tiny modular TFX power supply. But I don't think anybody makes them.

>>59458902
What's the 'Keep Out' zone? Sounds interesting.

>>59458858
Check the speccy. I have the r9 nano which has a blower style, it's not a very ..uuuhhh...thick card so I was barely able to squeeze two 120mm corsair fans, anything thicker and I would go with a nice aftermarket open-air cooler or slim fans.

>>59458921
It's the 92mm square zone around the CPU intended for the stock Intel heatsink.

>>59458948
Thanks. Found this interesting link with a gif highlighting the keep out zone.
https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/intel-lga1150-heatsink-keep-out-zone.456/

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>>59458912
Like NUCs, mini STX boards are powered powered by an external 19volt laptop adapter. mini STX cases can be very small.

>>59459031
Oh. I had absolutely no idea. Very interesting concept. People should be making 500W TFX modulars PSUs though. If that is even possible.

>>59458187
That case is cute but
>$250
>15" long pcie extension cable

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As far as slim mITX cases go, I really like the ftz01 in silver. I just wish it didn't have the disc slot as literally no one uses optical media anymore.

I'd snag a node if it came in naked aluminum. I plan to either make wooden inserts/panels on the ftz01 or use fake wood vinyl if it's beyond my ability level. I have a hard on for vintage audio gear with aluminum faces and wooden accents.

>>59459241
You can probably strip the matte finish paint on the Nose 202.

I'm going to stick with my CM Elite 110, but I certainly have nothing against the 202.

>>59458854
i have a similar setup in an ncase m1 - 6700k, noctua u9s and a 1080

been my gayming pc since september last year

node 202 with a ryzen 1700 might be a sick little linux box though

>>59458038
The RVZ02 is a slightly better design in terms of cooling, the GPU and CPU chambers are better separated, and the mesh is more easily removable. Plus the case is easier to disassemble.