I just built in a Node 202 and honestly, I don't think the thermal is that bad, not for the GPU at least. Does this mean that I should go with the rvz02 instead of the node 202 as I like the clean look of the node 202. Easily compare the sizes of almost anything using this free tool. The Fractal Design NODE 202 is a very sleek and compact chassis. Search and add items others have already compared, NCASE M1 V6 vs Cooler Master NR200P vs Lian Li TU150, SM580 vs NR200 vs SM550 vs Soda Can vs Dan A4 vs NZXT H1 vs Ncase M1, Core 500 vs Node 304 vs Define Nano S vs MasterBox NR200P, Xbox Series S vs Xbox Series X vs PlayStation 5 vs PlayStation 5 Digital Edition vs PlayStation 4 Pro vs Xbox One vs Xbox One X vs Xbox One S vs PlayStation 4 vs PlayStation 4 Slim, Dan A4-SFX vs Formd T1 vs Cooler Master NR200P vs Jonsbo U1-PLUS, Lian Li Lancool II Mesh vs Cooler Master MasteBox TD500 Mesh vs Fractal Design Meshify C vs Fractal Design Meshify C Mini vs NZXT H510. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Ftz01 has trouble exhausting air efficiently even with all the venting along the sides. All about small form factor PCs–decreasing size and maximizing space efficiency! Very irritating.
Also if I were to get the ftz01/rvz03 and place an rtx 2080 three fan card in it, should I populate both fan mounts or leave one open? It has an optical drive slot. (I hate that about the Node 202) I've been considering the exact same cases for my next build, and I'll also be using NAS. The largest card that can fit in a node 202 is the evga 1080ti ftw3.
It may hold potent hardware, so you are able to build a gaming rig the size of two large office binders. I was looking at both the node 202 and rvz02 but which one would be better in terms of size, cooling potential etc.
I dont know much about node but RVZ03 is a really good case.
So anything under 12 inches.
What's the secret sauce? I've read that it can be challenging. 12.0 inches ≈ 30.5 centimetres 1 inch = 2.54cm, | Info | PM | Stats | Opt-out | v.4.4.7 |. I would get the node 202. Easily compare the sizes of almost anything using this free tool. You can mount 2 120mm fans on full sized gpu and also use 120mm AIO with a slim 120mm fan and 3 ssd drives lastly it is hard but you can also use atx psu. This is from reading spcr and bittech reviews.
SilverStone describes the RVZ03 as ‘A unique case’ but if you check out our review of the Fractal Design Node 202 from 2015 you will see there are a number of similarities. Thanks in advance . Search and add items others have already compared, NCASE M1 V6 vs Cooler Master NR200P vs Lian Li TU150, SM580 vs NR200 vs SM550 vs Soda Can vs Dan A4 vs NZXT H1 vs Ncase M1, Core 500 vs Node 304 vs Define Nano S vs MasterBox NR200P, Xbox Series S vs Xbox Series X vs PlayStation 5 vs PlayStation 5 Digital Edition vs PlayStation 4 Pro vs Xbox One vs Xbox One X vs Xbox One S vs PlayStation 4 vs PlayStation 4 Slim, Dan A4-SFX vs Formd T1 vs Cooler Master NR200P vs Jonsbo U1-PLUS, Lian Li Lancool II Mesh vs Cooler Master MasteBox TD500 Mesh vs Fractal Design Meshify C vs Fractal Design Meshify C Mini vs NZXT H510. My Nitro+ RX580 can control its thermal at 75C, without going over 1,300rpm for its fan. Ssmuu, I've seen a few of your comments and I'm really curious to see your RVZ03 build with the 120mm AIO you fit in there mate. I was gonna get the node 202 because of the $60 sale but thermals have me worried. The ONLY reason I suggest the RVZ02 over the Node 202 is due to the following facts: Cable management is slightly easier. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. Gamers nexus also had a review of the rvz03 and it performed even better than the core v1 in some tests, which is a bigger cube. I heard the rvz02 has a separate compartment for GPUs so I could use my after market cooled GPU without affecting other components temperatures. Ftz01/rvz03 vs node 202 why the performance discrepancy? They look similar and the internal configuration is similar so why is one much cooler than the other? They look similar and the internal configuration is similar so why is one much cooler than the other? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Unless you want the extra size and space. Cooling performance is really good. Gamers nexus also had a review of the rvz03 and it performed even better than the core v1 in some tests, which is a bigger cube. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. (If wanted) It doesn't have the logo printed on so that it suits the horizontal position more. I appreciate just how … What's the secret sauce? This is from reading spcr and bittech reviews.