Observing the design of an empty case only tells half of the story. It’s important to install components within the case to ascertain any strengths/weaknesses.

Now, Node 605 is able to accommodate an ATX motherboard and we would typically use the largest compatible form factor but unfortunately our ATX test system has a CPU cooler which is 158mm in height – Node 605 can entertain CPU coolers with a maximum height of 140mm, therefore this wasn’t any option. So instead, we have installed our M-ATX test system within the case instead. M-ATX actually fills the internal layout of Node 605 very well indeed.

In order to fit a graphics card within our case it may be necessary to remove one or both HDD brackets as pictured.

Thanks to the channel which runs down the back of the HDD bracket it’s very easy to keep on top of cable management. The only cable which presents an issue is the CPU power, which would usually run behind the motherboard tray in a traditional case – but with Node 605, this cable has to trail across the motherboard instead.





To install HDDs, in similar fashion to Node 304, the drive simply needs to attach to one of the brackets as pictured. The bracket will accommodate 2.5” and 3.5” drives, respectively screws just need to be applied.