Overview
The Fractal Design North is a mid-tower ATX case that wraps a mesh-ventilated chassis in real walnut or oak front slats, finished with steel or brass accents. It fits graphics cards up to 355mm, coolers up to 170mm, and 360mm front or 240mm top radiators, with two 140mm Aspect PWM fans included.
Key Highlights
- Real walnut or oak front slats with steel or brass details for a furniture-like look
- Red Dot Design Award 2023 winner with fine-patterned mesh ventilation
- Ships with 2 x 140mm Aspect PWM fans, expandable to 6 x 120mm or 4 x 140mm
- 7 bridgeless expansion slots and an integrated top panel access tab
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Fractal Design |
|---|---|
| Model | Fractal Design North (Charcoal Black, Walnut) |
| Form Factor | Mid Tower ATX |
| Motherboard Support | ATX / Micro-ATX / Mini-ITX |
| GPU Length Clearance | Up to 355mm (up to 300mm with a 360mm front radiator) |
| CPU Cooler Height | Up to 170mm (145mm with the fan bracket on mesh versions) |
| Radiator Support | Front: up to 360mm, Top: up to 240mm, Rear: 120mm |
| Drive Bays | 2 combined 3.5"/2.5" mounts (2 included), 2 dedicated 2.5" mounts (2 included) |
| Expansion Slots | 7 |
| Front I/O | 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20 Gbps), Audio |
| Side Panel | Tempered glass or mesh options, open wood-slat front |
| Dimensions | 447 x 215 x 407 mm (L x W x H) |
| Material | Steel, tempered glass or mesh, real walnut or oak front |
| Colors | Charcoal Black, White with oak or walnut front options |