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Compare Fractal Design North XL vs Node 304

The main differences between Fractal Design North XL and Fractal Design Node 304 are in Internal 2.5" Drive Bays, Internal 3.5" Drive Bays, Motherboard Compatibility and Front Panel I/O.
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Brand
Fractal Design
Brand
Fractal Design
Model
FD-C-NOR1X-01
Model
FD-CA-NODE-304-BL
Release Date
📅 March 2024
Release Date
📅 August 2013
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
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(66 reviews)
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Type
ATX Full Tower
Type
Mini ITX Tower
Color
Black
Color
Black/White
Includes Power Supply
No
Includes Power Supply
No
External 5.25" Drive Bays
0
External 5.25" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
6
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Motherboard Compatibility
Mini ITX, Thin Mini ITX
Front Panel I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C
Front Panel I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Dimensions
503 mm x 240 mm x 509 mm
Dimensions
373 mm x 249 mm x 210 mm
Volume
61 L
Volume
20 L
Max VGA length allowance
380 mm
Max VGA length allowance
310 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
413 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
-
Expansion Slots
7
Expansion Slots
2
Back Connect Support
No
Back Connect Support
No
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Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Fractal Design North XL:

  • Newer Product, it was released around 11 years later
  • +2 internal 2.5" bays
  • Additional VGA length allowance (+70.00mm)
  • +5 Expansion slots
  • Supports the following motherboard formats: ATX, EATX, Micro ATX
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C
  • Hugely more space available (+68% total case volume)

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Reasons to buy the Fractal Design Node 304:

  • 44% cheaper, you can save $85.00
  • +4 internal 3.5" bays
  • Supports the following motherboard formats: Thin Mini ITX

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