Fractal Design Node 804

[WhatTheQuack]

Hello LTT!

 

I am considering buying a Node 804 from Fractal Design but there are some things that I would like to know about it before buying. (Preferably from owners of the case)

 

How is the build quality? I have read/watched many reviews saying that the front panel is brushed effect plastic, and other reviews saying that it is brushed aluminium, which is true? (I would prefer brushed aluminium)

 

Also is the hard drive mounting system easy to use? (I am upgrading from a Bitfenix Prodigy M which has an awful system, which involves screwing them in from the bottom of the case ) 

 

 

I think that's everything for now, but if I think of any more questions, I will edit this post.

(Also, yes I have seen Linus' review)

[Mooshi]

Don't expect any clearence for tower coolers in spite of wide it is. If you are using liquid cooling, you'll be fine.

[WhatTheQuack]

Don't expect any clearence for tower coolers in spite of wide it is. If you are using liquid cooling, you'll be fine.

Fractal's website states 160mm of clearance. My cooler is a hyper 412, which is 160mm tall, so I should be fine?

[Mooshi]

Fractal's website states 160mm of clearance. My cooler is a hyper 412, which is 160mm tall, so I should be fine?

Should cut it close. My cooler is 165mm so there went my interest in that case, haha. Wouldn't hurt to shoot them a message so they could confirm.