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Mid-tower PC case in chalk white steel with solid oak front panel and clear tempered glass side panel

Fractal Design

Fractal Design FD-C-NOR1C-04 North PC Case Chalk White Oak Front Tempered Glass

SKU CH-HNY2-02R9Z MPN FD-C-NOR1C-04

ATX mid-tower case with real oak front, tempered glass side, two 140 mm PWM fans included, supports 355 mm GPU and 360 mm front radiator

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

Configuration Chalk White / Clear Tempered Glass

  • Real oak front panel adds natural warmth to a chalk-white steel chassis
  • Front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C plus two USB 3.0 ports deliver fast peripheral connectivity
  • Two pre-installed 140 mm PWM fans provide strong airflow out of the box
  • Supports 360 mm front radiator or 240 mm top radiator for liquid cooling flexibility
  • Fits graphics cards up to 355 mm with front fan mounted for high-end GPU clearance

Design and Compatibility

The Fractal Design North is an ATX mid-tower case finished in Chalk White with a real oak front panel and a tempered glass side panel. It accepts ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards and provides seven expansion slots for full-size graphics cards.

GPU Clearance

The single specification that determines fit is the maximum graphics card length: 355 mm with a front fan mounted, or 300 mm when a 360 mm front radiator is installed. Buyers must measure their card against these limits before purchasing.

Sustained Thermal Behaviour

Two 140 mm Aspect PWM fans are pre-installed at the front and the case supports up to six 120 mm or four 140 mm mounts in total. A front radiator up to 360 mm and a top radiator up to 240 mm are possible, though the top mount restricts memory height to 35 mm.

How it compares

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Price $130.99
Pricier than about 64% 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-04
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 typeTempered Glass Panel
Dust filteringFront
Fan mounting optionsTotal fan mounts: 6 × 120 mm or 4 × 140 mm
Front: 3 × 120 or 2 × 140 mm (2 x Aspect 140 mm PWM included)
Top: 2 × 120/140 mm
Rear: 1 × 120 mm
Product dimensions17.6 in × 8.46 in × 18.46 in
Product weight16.98 lb (7.7 kg)
Shipping weight9.30 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
CPU cooler height limit170 mm
PSU length limit255 mm w/ one HDD tray, 155 mm w/ two HDD trays
In the box
Included itemsNorth case
Accessory box
User manual
More details
LED lightingNo
Included fansFront - 2 × 140 mm

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Questions about this item

How much room does the 355 mm maximum GPU length leave for a front-mounted fan or radiator?

The 355 mm limit applies with a front fan installed; fitting a 360 mm front radiator reduces GPU clearance to 300 mm.

What does the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port on the front panel actually deliver?

The single front Type-C port runs at USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 speed; two additional USB 3.0 Type-A ports and two audio jacks are also provided.

What clearance does the 170 mm CPU cooler height limit impose on a top-mounted 240 mm radiator?

A top 240 mm radiator is supported only when memory modules are no taller than 35 mm.

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