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Fractal Design Node 304 Black Mini-ITX case, front three-quarter view on a white background

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Fractal Design Node 304 Black

Motherboard compatibility:
Mini ITX, Mini DTX
Drive mounts:
6 combined 3.5"/2.5" mounts on a modular bracket system; unused brackets can be removed to fit longer graphics cards
Expansion slots:
2

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Model: FD-CA-NODE-304-BL

Black Mini-ITX case with three included Silent Series R2 fans and six drive mounts.

Condition:
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Quantity:
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Included essentials:
2x Silent R2 (front), 1x Silent R2 (rear)

Important limit: Mini ITX/Mini DTX motherboards only, with just 2 expansion slots

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Specifications checked November 5, 2026. Full product details

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Size and placement

Dimensions (L x W x H)
374 x 250 x 210 mm
Weight
4.9 kg net, 5.7 kg gross

In the box

2x Silent R2 (front), 1x Silent R2 (rear)

Manufacturer specifications

Fractal Design Node 304 Black Mini-ITX Case (FD-CA-NODE-304-BL)

A compact 19.5-liter Mini-ITX tower case that mounts up to six 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drives, with three included Silent Series R2 fans.

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    Model: FD-CA-NODE-304-BL

    Black Mini-ITX case with three included Silent Series R2 fans and six drive mounts.

    A compact NAS or homelab build.

    Manufacturer details · Node 304 Black

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  • Node 304 Black and Node 304 White share the FD-CA-NODE-304 model family; check the color in the listing title.

Why people pick it

  • Up to six drive mounts in a 19.5-liter Mini-ITX case, making it well suited to compact DIY NAS builds
  • Three Silent Series R2 hydraulic bearing fans included, with front and PSU dust filters
  • Modular brackets can be removed to fit graphics cards up to 310 mm long

Know before you buy

  • Mini ITX/Mini DTX motherboards only, with just 2 expansion slots
  • GPU length over 310 mm is not supported, and the 310 mm figure requires removing two HDD brackets
  • Motherboards with 90-degree SATA ports may conflict with installation, per the maker's own note
  • Long-in-the-tooth platform: USB front I/O tops out at 5Gbps (USB 3.0), with no USB-C

Full specifications

Motherboard compatibilityMini ITX, Mini DTX
Drive mounts6 combined 3.5"/2.5" mounts on a modular bracket system; unused brackets can be removed to fit longer graphics cards
Expansion slots2
Fans included2x Silent R2 (front), 1x Silent R2 (rear)
Front fan mounts2x 92 mm Silent Series R2 hydraulic bearing fans @ 1300 RPM (compatible with 80 mm fans)
Rear fan mounts1x 140 mm Silent Series R2 hydraulic bearing fan, 1,000 RPM speed (compatible with 120 mm fans)
GPU max length310 mm (when 2 HDD brackets are removed)
GPU max thickness45 mm
CPU cooler max height165 mm
PSU compatibilityATX
Front I/O2x USB Type-A 5Gbps, 1x audio jack, 1x microphone jack, 1x power button
Dust filtersFront dust filter, PSU dust filter
Side panelsSteel (left and right)
Dimensions (L x W x H)374 x 250 x 210 mm
Volume19.5 L
Weight4.9 kg net, 5.7 kg gross
Cooling supportAccommodates tower CPU coolers and single-fan water cooling systems (per the maker's key features)
In the box1x computer case, 1x user manual, 1x accessory box
Warranty2 years
IdentifiersSKU FD-CA-NODE-304-BL, EAN/GTIN-13 7350041080978, UPC 817301010979
Motherboard note (maker)Motherboards with SATA ports angled 90 degrees may conflict with installation in the case

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