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Fractal Design North XL ATX mATX Mid Tower PC Case - Charcoal Black Chassis with Walnut Front and Mesh Side Panel - FD-C-NOR1X-01
- Designed for E-ATX / ATX / mATX / mITX motherboards
- Sleek design featuring wood and alloy details
- Natural airflow through an open front and ventilated mesh
- Includes three 140 mm Aspect PWM fans
- Compatible with GPUs up to 413 mm with a front fan
- Compatible with GPUs up to 380 mm with a 420 mm front radiator
- Easy to access with removable side, front and top panels
- Spacious and intuitive interior layout for an enjoyable building experience
- Stylish look which integrates effortlessly into your living space
- Easy to build in
- Front I/O features two USB 3.0, one USB Type-C, and headphone/mic jacks
- Seven bridgeless expansion slots
- Radiator support: Max Top: 360 mm (width up to 137 mm) / 280 (max width 157 mm); Max Front: 420 mm (length up to 465 mm) (thickness up to 40 mm) (radiator end tank limitations in manual); Max Rear: 140 mm
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- Limited Warranty period (parts): 2 years
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 2 years
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The Fractal Design North XL is a charcoal-black PC case with a walnut front, mesh side panel, and three included 140 mm PWM fans, suited to builders seeking a spacious, airflow-focused system with a distinctive look.
Recommended For
- PC builders who want a gaming or work PC to look at home in a living room or visible office, with wood-and-metal styling instead of a glass-heavy showcase design.
- Builders assembling a high-end gaming or workstation PC with a large graphics card who want room to work inside the case and strong airflow; GamersNexus found the mesh model performed well in noise-normalized thermal testing.
- PC builders planning a substantial air- or liquid-cooled system who want multiple fan and radiator placement options, including support for a large front radiator.
- Builders choosing a mesh-side case who value extra fan-placement flexibility for experimenting with their cooling layout.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- For a gaming PC built with a large graphics card, the open front and included intake fans support airflow while the XL interior leaves room for long cards; check card clearance if adding a front radiator.
- For a living-room or home-office PC, the walnut front and dark metal details give the build a furniture-like appearance, so it can fit into a room without relying on visible RGB lighting.
- When assembling or upgrading a roomy ATX or E-ATX system, the spacious interior and removable panels make it easier to place components and work inside the case than in a compact chassis.
- For a build using a large CPU liquid cooler, the case supports substantial front or top radiators, giving builders options for arranging cooling around their other components; verify radiator and GPU fit together before buying.
- For gaming or other demanding workloads, the mesh-front layout and three included front fans provide a ready-made airflow starting point; fan speed and component temperatures will still depend on the rest of the build and its fan settings.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, and Mini ITX desktop builds needing room for long GPUs, multiple cooling options, and internal drive storage |
| Motherboard And Expansion | Full-tower case supporting E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, and Mini ITX motherboards, with 7 expansion slots |
| Cooling And Airflow | Open-front airflow design with front dust filters; includes 3 front 140 mm Aspect PWM fans. Mounts support up to 9 × 120 mm or 8 × 140 mm fans, with additional top and side-bracket configurations |
| Radiator Support | Supports radiators up to 420 mm front, 360 mm top, and 140 mm rear; top radiator width is limited to 137 mm at 360 mm or 157 mm at 280 mm. Front radiator length is up to 465 mm and thickness up to 40 mm. Rear support depends on side-bracket position |
| Component Clearance | GPU clearance is up to 413 mm with a front fan or 380 mm with a front radiator; CPU cooler height is up to 155 mm with the fan bracket or 185 mm without it |
| Storage And Drive Bays | Includes 2 internal 3.5-inch bays and 2 dedicated 2.5-inch bays, plus 2 additional 2.5-inch positions on the included drive trays |
| Power Supply | ATX power supply mounts at the bottom; maximum PSU length is 290 mm with one HDD tray or 175 mm with two HDD trays. Power supply is not included |
| Front I/O | Front I/O includes 2 USB 3.0 ports, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, and headphone and microphone jacks |
| Construction And Appearance | Charcoal black steel chassis with wood and alloy detailing, a side panel without a window, and no LED lighting |
| Dimensions And Weight | 19.80 × 9.45 × 20.04 inches; 21.38 lb |
| Model Identifiers | Fractal Design North XL, Series North; model FD-C-NOR1X-01 |