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Chalk white mid tower with solid oak front panel and mesh side panel

Fractal Design

Fractal Design FD-C-NOR1C-03 North ATX Mid Tower PC Case Chalk White Oak Front

SKU CH-S8E6-D4Y30 MPN FD-C-NOR1C-03

ATX mid-tower with real oak front, two 140 mm fans, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, and room for 355 mm GPU or 360 mm radiator

  • Max graphics card length355 mm with front fan mounted
  • Housing materialSteel
  • Power supply mountingBottom
  • Supported motherboard sizesATX / Micro ATX / Mini ITX
  • Side panel typeWithout Side Window
  • Dust filteringFront

Configuration Chalk White / Mesh Panel

  • Real oak front adds a natural accent to the chalk white steel chassis
  • Fits ATX, Micro ATX and Mini ITX motherboards for flexible builds
  • Two 140 mm PWM fans included for immediate front airflow
  • Front supports 360 mm radiator or GPU up to 355 mm with fans
  • Front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C plus two USB 3.0 and audio ports

Chalk White ATX Mid Tower with Oak Front

The Fractal Design North is a steel ATX mid-tower finished in Chalk White with a real oak front panel. It accepts ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards and mounts the power supply at the bottom. Two Aspect 140 mm PWM fans are pre-installed at the front.

Builders wanting wood accents and front mesh airflow

The oak front and mesh side panel suit builders who value natural materials and high front intake. The side panel has no window, so tempered-glass showcase builds should look elsewhere. The front I/O includes USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, two USB 3.0 ports and dual audio jacks.

Sustained load with front radiator or long GPU

A 360 mm front radiator limits graphics cards to 300 mm, while the front fans allow GPUs up to 355 mm. The top radiator supports 240 mm with a 35 mm RAM height restriction. CPU cooler clearance reaches 170 mm, or 145 mm when the side fan bracket is used.

How it compares

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Price $123.99
Pricier than about 62% of the 1,468 comparable items (median $100.99).
Max graphics card length 355 mm with front fan mounted
Lower than about 73% of the 894 comparable items (median 400 mm).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFractal Design
Model nameFD-C-NOR1C-03
Product typeATX Mid Tower
Product colorChalk White
Storage
5.25-inch external baysNo
3.5-inch internal bays3 (2 included)
2.5-inch internal bays2 dedicated + 3 on drive trays (2 trays included)
Ports & slots
Expansion card slots7
Front panel ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x Audio
Power
Power supply includedNo
Size & build
Max graphics card length355 mm with front fan mounted
Housing materialSteel
Power supply mountingBottom
Side panel typeWithout Side Window
Dust filteringFront
Product dimensions17.6 in × 8.46 in × 18.46 in
Product weight16.76 lb (7.6 kg)
Shipping weight9.55 kg
Package size565 × 553 × 326 mm
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizesATX / Micro ATX / Mini ITX
Radiator supportFront: Up to 360/280 mm
Top: Up to 240 mm (max 35 mm RAM height)
Rear: 120 mm (w/ side bracket in lowest position)
CPU cooler height limit145 mm w/ fan bracket, 170 mm total
PSU length limit255 mm w/ one HDD tray, 155 mm w/ two HDD trays
In the box
Included itemsNorth case
Accessory box
Fan bracket accessory box
User manual
More details
LED lightingNo
Included fansFront - 2 × 140 mm

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Questions about this item

What motherboard form factors fit the Fractal Design FD-C-NOR1C-03 North case?

The case supports ATX, Micro ATX and Mini ITX motherboards, so any board matching those standards will install without modification.

Can I keep my existing 3.5" hard drives and 2.5" SSDs when moving into this chassis?

Yes, the case provides three internal 3.5" bays and two dedicated 2.5" mounts plus three additional 2.5" positions on the included drive trays.

How do I verify the two pre-installed Aspect 140 mm PWM fans are running after I build the system?

Connect the fan cables to the motherboard headers, power on, and confirm fan speed readings appear in BIOS or monitoring software while the front RGB strip remains off because the model has no LED lighting.

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