Fractal Design Node 202

eXist · 28 Jun 2015 at 09:01

Anyone on here or from OcUK have any further info on release date for this "console killer" case?

http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/node-series/node-202

Deep · 29 Jun 2015 at 16:55

That is a gorgeous case and would be a wicked emulation system.

I don't think OcUK will stock Fractal for a long long time. OcUK said their quality control was sub par

ChugNorris · 29 Jun 2015 at 17:11

Deep said:
That is a gorgeous case and would be a wicked emulation system.

I don't think OcUK will stock Fractal for a long long time. OcUK said their quality control was sub par

Wouldn't be so sure about that

Mitzy · 29 Jun 2015 at 17:27

ChugNorris said:
Wouldn't be so sure about that

Any plans for the Streacom F12C Aluminium Chassis?

ChugNorris · 29 Jun 2015 at 17:59

Waiting for stock to land.

Mitzy · 29 Jun 2015 at 18:31

ChugNorris said:
Waiting for stock to land.

Mwah x

eXist · 29 Jun 2015 at 20:24

so you have an ETA for the nodes also ?

wetpants · 29 Jun 2015 at 20:33

Glad there's a thread on this. This will be my next case. Looks absolutely gorgeous.

This will be compared to Silverstone FTZ01, but IMO Fractal actually make better cases. I used to be a fan of Silverstone, but their quality has really gone downhill.

Steveocee · 30 Jun 2015 at 12:21

That case!

I really wasn't going to build a PC to go under the TV in the man cave but I HAVE to have that case!

Flymo23 · 9 Jul 2015 at 09:41

ChugNorris said:
Waiting for stock to land.

I spoke to a rep on live chat yesterday who said you will not stock the node or any fractal cases due to the returns policy?

if this isn't the case (<-- no pun intended) then is there a release date?

If you do i will 100% buy one!!

ZXSpectrum · 9 Jul 2015 at 10:22

£50 quid extra for a 450w SFX PSU is a bit steep. Most people wouldn't even use 200w in a system like that so a cheapo 250w SFX or a Pico PSU Would work out loads cheaper. The design is nice tho, money here for 1 maybe 2 when they land.

LePhuronn · 9 Jul 2015 at 22:25

ZXSpectrum said:
Most people wouldn't even use 200w in a system like that so a cheapo 250w SFX or a Pico PSU Would work out loads cheaper.

Best of luck running a Titan X or 980 Ti on a cheapo SFX PSU then. It's billed as a console killer case, so it's geared up for a top-end graphics card hence the PSU option.

Don't need it, don't get the PSU, but the option is there (much like Silverstone's Sugo SG05 to 08)

Lustral · 10 Jul 2015 at 09:53

Will OCUK stock other Fractal cases again ? As im looking to get the R5 in Windowed White to replace my FT-02

Flymo23 · 13 Jul 2015 at 10:33

Emailed a rep @ Fractal over the weekend; they advised that the case will be available in Europe in approx. 8 weeks time.

tom_tregenna · 13 Jul 2015 at 11:17

Hey, yes I was going to post this link last week, which suggests they should be available towards the middle of next month, but it took days for my account to be approved.

https://www.alternate.co.uk/Fractal-Design/NODE-202/html/product/1208640

Flymo23 · 14 Jul 2015 at 13:06

I emailed graham @ Fractal again asking if they could send me the dimensions so i could model in Sketchup - they said no (which was expected)

he also advised that water cooling will not fit and is not needed to which i said challenge accepted

SilverStone Rep · 15 Jul 2015 at 11:20

wetpants said:
Glad there's a thread on this. This will be my next case. Looks absolutely gorgeous.

This will be compared to Silverstone FTZ01, but IMO Fractal actually make better cases. I used to be a fan of Silverstone, but their quality has really gone downhill.

Actually, this case competes more with our ML07, which also has plastic outer shell and is around the same price range. I am confident our product quality is not inferior to theirs given the same prices.

The FTZ01's exterior on the other hand, is built out of aluminum unibody with sand-blasted and anodised finish so it has much better quality!

ChugNorris · 15 Jul 2015 at 14:08

Flymo23 said:
I spoke to a rep on live chat yesterday who said you will not stock the node or any fractal cases due to the returns policy?

if this isn't the case (<-- no pun intended) then is there a release date?

If you do i will 100% buy one!!

I'd keep on eye on the deal thread this afternoon

Lustral · 15 Jul 2015 at 14:49

ChugNorris said:
I'd keep on eye on the deal thread this afternoon

Any time frame on getting the Fractal Designs in-stock ?

I have been waiting for over a month and a half for the White Window R5 to come in stock.

If it is reasonable , ill place an order as the listed price is the cheapest i have seen around.