[Completed] MetallicAcid's Fractal Effect 304

Tack så mycket!

MetallicAcid

Cheers man!

MetallicAcid

Thanks guys! I have an update coming up soon

MetallicAcid

*Insert submarine picture here*

Haha! I usually do, I thought you already knew for some reason

Thanks guys for subbing, and I hope not to disappoint!
MetallicAcid

Update 4
Filing, fitting, fixing.

Welcome to the 4th update of this Fractal Design Node 304 mITX build. Can anyone suggest a better name than Fractal Effect 304 for me?? I swear I am the worst person in the world to think of PC names!!

Anyways, within this update, I want to share my progress after todays work on the plates which will sit on top of this Node 304 case. I have come a long way with the cutting - filing and fitting them together, and would like to share with you some before and after shots. They still are not 100% complete though, and you might see some unstraight lines in the pictures... The final filing and sizing happens when I have the plates sitting on the case I have also started sanding in preparation for painting.

Before:

After:

That is it for this update and always, any feedback is greatly appreciated!
Best regards,
MetallicAcid

This is going very quickly actually. All in all, with the planning, research, buying, setting up for render, and the physical modding, it has taken now total 14 hours (I am keeping a log) over a period of 3 weeks. But this said, I am working on it during my lunch breaks at work, and when we have down time between conferences and events. I am currently juggling full time work, spending time with my wife, entertaining and helping my 6 month old daughter, and part time 50% study.

Where there is a will, there is a way. Just have to find the balance and make sure that the family is first happy, then most other things fall into place.

Good luck with your own build, and keep your eyes peeled for more updates

MetallicAcid

Cheers Johnny!

Awesome to see your build is almost finished! It looks spectacular

MetallicAcid

Update 5
The Node 304 arrives to steal the show.

Hey guys and girls!

Today was all about the Fractal Design Node 304. I would like to give you a photo tour of this case, and give you my first impressions with working on this case. I can start off by saying that I am thoroughly impressed with the quality of this case, and I now want one for myself! Anyways, on with the tour!

Packaging:
The Fractal Design Node 304 was well packaged with a thick cardboard box protecting the precious cargo inside. The Node 304 had a plastic bag around the case to protect it from dust and debris. Outside of this plastic protection was a styrofoam packing on all four sides holding the case securely in the middle. Nothing to fault at all.

Outside:
If I had to sum up the Node 304 in 1 word, it would be "Quality". The paint work on this case is fantastic. The whole case felt solid, like a bomb shelter, when I think back and compare it the Silverstone Temjin TJ08-E which I own and used in my previous mod. The only 1 gripe that I had with this Node 304 though was that the screws were overtightened from the factory. I stripped one screw trying to remove the HDD/SSD bracket, and then drilled the rest of it out as the "rubber band trick" did not work.

Inside:
This case is fairly roomy inside once I took out the HDD/SSD holders. I can understand that it gets cramped if someone is to use this case as a media server/NAS and trying to fit in 200+ storage devices (OK, I am maybe exaggerating... A little). But I am going for a pure gaming rig here, so those big and bulky things have gots to go!!

Until next time guys!
MetallicAcid

Update 7
Warranty? Pfft, that's for losers and pussies (Part1)

Welcome to Justin's mad house of defouling electronics' warranties in the pursuit of beautification and functionality! In this update I would like to present to you the Fractal Design Newton R3 600W semi-modular PSU, and how in total disregard for its "Void warranty if removed" sticker - removed the top, and took around inside. No work has been done just yet though, but at least I know what I am dealing with now Here is what I seen:

I would like to get your opinions on which type of sleeving option would be the most aesthetically pleasing. I made a copy of mockups and pumped out a render to try and show in better detail what the 24pin could look like.

Please let me what you think about this project. I really want to hear what you are thinking, and what I can improve on. I want to build the best PC I can for Henrik, and any feedback from you guys would be greatly appreaciated!

Best regards,
MetallicAcid

Thanks for the input twk. This was exactly what I was aiming for when designing those particular 24pin designs

Thanks Mikael Home insurance always wins, so store bought warranty is basically useless these days

MetallicAcid

Update 8
Dat chestplate!

Hello there!

In update 8 of this Mass Effect Node 304 build log I would like to present to you the completed chest piece which will be sitting on the very top face of this case. The white has a matte finish, and the grey has a blank/shiny finish. It looks awesome IRL but the pictures do not show. Once the plates are glued on, I will take more shots of it with the case and show it off! I do not have much else to say in this update other than I hope you guys like it

In a mini text update, I have finished sleeving the 24pin, and will soon start on the 8pin and GPU cables. I will also have to make the hole a little bigger as everything doesn't fit, and cramming everything in just doesn't work

MetallicAcid

Thanks Demis!! You always say just the right things

Welcome nightfred to the build log!! I hope you enjoy future updates just as much!:)

MetallicAcid

Gday Henrik!!!! Great to see that you have joined the forum! Hopefully you become an involved member within in this awesome community See you are work later today

As a mini text update for everyone, I have now sleeved the 24pin and 8pin on my power supply, with the GPU cable hopefully finished by end of the weekend. I also have started work on a PSU shroud... It has been cut, bent, and a design being drilled/cut/filed as we speak. This will then be sanded and painted, and should be completed within the end of next week. A concept render and PSU progress will be posted very soon!

Peace!
MetallicAcid