Fractal Design Node 304 $45 FS

[Veedo]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352027

coupon code VME10BTS

also on amazon for $49.99

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009LHF4FO?tag=intercept-kb-20

 

[Gordo74]

I wanted this case when it was $120! It's a no brainer now. Ordered.

 

[leemik]

i love this case and have one.. but not a lot of power supplies work well with it due to the tight space

 

[bastage]

I have this case and its awesome. Debating on setting up a 2nd server so I may order a 2nd

 

[Tol]

Even though I don't really have a use for one, I'd have bought it for < $50. Price is up to $55, now.

Saved me some money ...but it does look like a good start to a fun weekend project.

 

[Unknown-One]

I just purchased this off Amazon (it just arrived today)... wonder if they'll give me the discount.

 

[CruisD64]

Does this thing support an optical drive?

 

[bastage]

Does this thing support an optical drive?

Nope... It would ahve to be much bigger to get an optical drive into it with all that it already has.

 

[Unknown-One]

Nope... It would ahve to be much bigger to get an optical drive into it with all that it already has.

It's actually not that hard to mod an optical drive into this case... there's a bunch of air-space in the front (behind the front panel) where people often mount SSDs.

Cutting a slot in the top of the front panel and mounting a slot-loading slimline optical drive in there (with the slot facing up) is totally do-able.

 

[Admiral Equinox]

Bought this case, got it Monday. Sexiest little box I've seen in a while. Great buy.

 

[CruisD64]

It's actually not that hard to mod an optical drive into this case... there's a bunch of air-space in the front (behind the front panel) where people often mount SSDs.

Cutting a slot in the top of the front panel and mounting a slot-loading slimline optical drive in there (with the slot facing up) is totally do-able.

That was my initial thought, a slim one. I have a nice little HTPC box, but this thing is way cleaner looking. I'd use it for an HTPC, so bluray media playback is a must.

 

[bastage]

It's actually not that hard to mod an optical drive into this case... there's a bunch of air-space in the front (behind the front panel) where people often mount SSDs.

Cutting a slot in the top of the front panel and mounting a slot-loading slimline optical drive in there (with the slot facing up) is totally do-able.

Your talking between the plastic bezel & the metal chassis I take it?

I didnt even think of there. But yeah there is a bit of room.. Personally I just use the 6 drive bays for storage & have all my media ripped onto them.