Fractal Design North XL Desktop Black Charcoal FD-C-NOR1X-05

North XL combines a transformative take on the gaming PC case with a generous form factor. It fuses design materials with airflow engineering, to make performance gaming a stylish addition to the living space. Inside, it boasts a spacious, flexible, and intuitive interior layout so you can make the most of your building and gaming experience. The North XL RC version offers compatibility with reverse connector motherboards for an even cleaner finish.

Natural design
- Enjoy a sophisticated looking case which integrates effortlessly into your living space
- Enhance your gaming station with an FSC-certified oak or walnut front, a faux leather tab and sleek steel or brass details

Gaming ready
- Choose a GPU up to 413 mm, or up to 380 mm with a 420 mm front radiator
- Make the most of your build with a generous layout compatible with full E-ATX motherboards (TG and Mesh versions), or ATX hidden connector motherboards (RC version)

Extended cooling
- Supports front radiators up to 420 mm and top radiators up to 360 mm
- Get a head start on your build with the three included 140 mm Aspect PWM fans

Type-C interface
Three front USB ports including one USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C with speeds up to 20Gbps

Ventilated performance
- Natural ventilation through an open front and a stylishly integrated mesh top panel
- The mesh version of the case features a full mesh side panel in addition to the top

Naturally unique
Enjoy a unique finish, with front panel bars cut from FSC-certified oak or walnut

Easy access
Remove the side panels, unclip the front and pop off the top panel using an integrated tab

Build versatility
- Make the most of your building experience with an intuitive interior?layout
- Designed for E-ATX / ATX / mATX / mITX motherboards (Mesh & TG versions only)
- Create a clean build with a case designed for reverse connector motherboards and with ample cable routing space. (RC version only)

Specs




Design


Form factor

The shape or design of the product.

Desktop


Type

Characteristics of the device.

PC


Product colour

The colour e.g. red, blue, green, black, white.

Black, Charcoal


Supported motherboard form factors

Design of the supported motherboards.

ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX


Number of 3.5" bays

A drive bay is a standard-area for adding hardware to a computer. Most drive bays are fixed to the inside of a case, but some can be removed. A 3.5" drive bay is for floppy disks.

2


Number of 2.5" bays

2


Number of internal 3.5" bays

2


Number of expansion slots

7


Side window

A side window is a transparent side (or part of side) in a housing which enables you to see the internal space of the device.




Illumination

The device has illumination.




Anti-dust filter




Maximum CPU cooler height
.5 cm


Maximum graphics card length

41.3 cm


Maximum PSU length

29 cm


Power supply


Power supply included

There is a power supply with this product.




Power supply location

Where the power supply is positioned.

Bottom


Supported power supply form factors

ATX


Ports & interfaces


USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity

2


Combo headphone/mic port




USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity

1



Cooling


Number of front fans supported (max)

3


Front fans diameters supported
0, 140 mm


Number of rear fans supported (max)

1


Rear fans diameters supported
0, 140 mm


Number of top fans supported (max)

3


Top fans diameters supported
0, 140, 180 mm


Front radiator installed




Front radiator sizes supported

360, 420 mm


Rear radiator installed




Rear radiator sizes supported
0, 140 mm


Top radiator installed




Top radiator sizes supported

280, 360 mm


Storage


Number of HDDs supported

The total number of hard drives that can be used in/with this product.

2


Weight & dimensions


Width

The measurement or extent of something from side to side.

240 mm


Depth

The distance from the front to the back of something.

503 mm


Height

The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.

509 mm


Weight

Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.

9.7 kg