Fractal Design Node 605 Case Review

Main Specifications

The main specifications for the Fractal Design Node 605 case include:

• Style: HTPC
• Application: ATX and smaller form factors
• Material: Zinc-coated steel (SECC) body with aluminum front panel (8 mm thick)
• Power supply: Doesn’t come with the product
• Available color: Black
• Side panel: Meshed
• Dimensions: 6.4 x 17.5 x 13.7 inches (164 x 445 x 349 mm) (H x W x D)
• Net weight: 13 Lbs (5.6 kg)
• Gross weight: 15.5 Lbs (7 kg)
• Bays: One external bay for slim optical drives (only supported when a full ATX motherboard is not used) and four internal 3.5”/2.5” bays
• Expansion slots: Seven
• Maximum video card lengt
  h: 7.1” (180 mm) or 9.4” (240 mm) if the first hard drive “hanger” is removed or 11” (280 mm) if the two hard drive “hangers” are removed
• Maximum CPU cooler height: 4.9” (125 mm) for tower coolers, 3.7” (95 mm) for coolers with a fan on top
• Fans: One Fractal Design Silent Series R2 120 mm fan on the left panel and one Fractal Design Silent Series R2 120 mm fan on the right panel (850 rpm/28.8 cfm/12 dBA at low speed and 1,200 rpm/40.6 cfm/15 dBA at high speed)
• Optional fans: Another 120 mm fan on the right panel and two 80 mm fans on the rear panel
• Extra Features: Two-speed fan controller and memory card reader supporting CF, SD, and microSD formats
• More Information: https://www.fractal-design.com
• MSRP in the U.S.: USD 160