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June 2013
(84%)
55 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
The Fractal Design Node 605 is an amazing case, the build quality of it is top-notch, the appearance is sexy and it can accommodate some of the highest-end hardware on the market. Of course, as with all HTPC cases there will be some tradeoffs that...
Sleek design, Supports full sized ATX motherboards and power supplies, Easy installation, Fan controller
You need to take time with your cabling, Slim-line optical drive can only be used when using a mATX motherboard
When you are looking at cases for a home theater system one of the biggest things is if it can support a full sized ATX motherboard. Since home theater system do not need to be all that powerful many people repurpose older systems. So in most cases peo...
Published: 2013-05-24, Author: Brian , review by: legitreviews.com
Fractal’s Node 605 is a beautiful and simple HTPC case, and while missing a tool-less option, it is still plenty worthy of being a centerpiece in your home theatre setup. ...
Abstract: Today we are taking a look at the Fractal Design Node 605. The Node 605 is designed as a quiet, high quality, large form factor HTPC chassis. It can house a full ATX motherboard, and graphics cards up to 280mm (~11 inches) in length.Specifications ar...
The Fractal Design Node 605's design places most of its focus on limiting dust and noise. The very fine mesh fan grills keeps larger particulate out of the case, as does the positive pressure airflow scheme. The stock fans have a nice sound and if the...
Abstract: We're taking a look in this article at Fractal Design's Node 605 HTPC/Media Center computer case. For those less familiar with Fractal Designs' cases, they're "Scandinavian design" approach yields a simple yet striking appearance, clean lines, and minimal...
This case review is going to be pretty easy to wrap up in a nice little bow. My experience with this case and installing components were very easy. All you need to do is remove the top panel, remove the cross-member and hard drive cages, and get to work...
Beautifully understated HTPC chassis, Shorter than most such HTPC cases, Excellent build quality, Two fans included, Solid aluminum front panel, Fan controller switch for up to three fans, Excellent cooling possibilities, Card reader, Full ATX PSU will f
No reset button, Hard-drive cages limit the overall length of a GPU to 280 mm - more would have been possible, Maximum length advertised for PSUs is overly optimistic, Fan controller can only adjust up to 3 fans, Fingerprint magnet
The Fractal Design Node 605 is a beautiful case - perfect for its intended audience. It does cost a tad bit more than similarly shaped HTPC cases with a card reader and USB 3.0, but it uses a modern, timeless design and has excellent cooling possibilit...
Back at the beginning of this review we noted Fractal designs ethos that less is more. Having reviewed the Node 605 it is perhaps time for us to reflect upon whether this ethos is a true vision or just management twaddle hastily written down on a coff...
Like many of you I've been a pretty big fan of Fractal Design's cases up to this point. Some of their designs underperformed a little, but the Define series have continued to be solid options for users looking to build a silent, decently-performing system...
