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Chalk-white steel tower with oak front panel and mesh side panel

Fractal Design

Fractal Design North XL PC Case Chalk White Oak Front Mesh Side FD-C-NOR1X-03

SKU CH-HHK9-N4TY3 MPN FD-C-NOR1X-03

Full-tower ATX chassis with oak front and mesh side, three pre-installed 140 mm fans, and support for E-ATX boards, 420 mm front radiators and 413 mm graphics cards

  • Max graphics card length413 mm with front fan mounted / 380 mm with 420/360 mm front
  • Housing materialSteel
  • Power supplyATX
  • Power supply mountingBottom
  • Supported motherboard sizesATX / E-ATX / Micro ATX / Mini ITX
  • Side panel typeWithout Side Window

Model Oak Front and Mesh Side Panel

  • Supports E-ATX, ATX, mATX and Mini-ITX boards for flexible builds
  • Three 140 mm Aspect PWM fans included for strong airflow out of the box
  • Front mesh and open design deliver natural airflow through the chassis
  • GPU clearance up to 413 mm with front fan or 380 mm with 420 mm radiator
  • Front I/O includes two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and audio jacks

Full-tower case for large builds

The North XL is a steel ATX full-tower case finished in chalk white with an oak front accent and a mesh side panel. It accepts ATX, E-ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards and comes with three 140 mm Aspect PWM fans pre-installed at the front.

Oak front and mesh side aid airflow

The open front design and ventilated mesh side panel promote natural airflow through the chassis. Removable side, front and top panels give easy access to the interior, while a front dust filter helps keep the inside clean during daily use.

GPU length limited by front cooling choice

A graphics card up to 413 mm fits when a front fan is mounted, but that maximum drops to 380 mm if a 420 mm or 360 mm front radiator is installed. The top supports radiators up to 280 mm or 360 mm, and the rear takes a 120 mm or 140 mm unit when the side bracket is in its lowest position.

How it compares

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Price $144.99
Pricier than about 70% of the 1,468 comparable items (median $100.99).
Max graphics card length 413 mm with front fan mounted / 380 mm with 420/360 mm front mounted radiator
Higher than about 66% of the 894 comparable items (median 400 mm).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFractal Design
Product lineNorth
Model nameFD-C-NOR1X-03
Product typeATX Full Tower
Product colorChalk White
Storage
3.5-inch internal bays2 (2 included)
2.5-inch internal bays2 dedicated + 2 on included drive trays
Ports & slots
Expansion card slots7
Front panel portsFront I/O features two USB 3.0, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 Type-C, and headphone/mic jacks
Power
Power supply includedNo
Power supplyATX
Size & build
Max graphics card length413 mm with front fan mounted / 380 mm with 420/360 mm front mounted radiator
Housing materialSteel
Power supply mountingBottom
Side panel typeWithout Side Window
Dust filteringFront
Fan mounting optionsTotal fan mounts: 9 × 120 mm or 8 × 140 mm
Front: 3 × 120, 3 × 140 mm (3 x Aspect 140 mm PWM Included)
Top: 3 × 120, 2 × 140 or 2 × 180 mm
Rear: 1 × 120/140 mm
Side Bracket: 2 × 120/140 mm
Product dimensions19.8 in × 9.45 in × 20.04 in
Product weight21.38 lb (9.7 kg)
Shipping weight11.88 kg
Package size607 × 605 × 356 mm
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizesATX / E-ATX / Micro ATX / Mini ITX
Radiator supportFront: Up to 420/ 360 mm
Top: Up to 280/ 360 mm
Rear: 120/140 mm (w/ side bracket in lowest position)
CPU cooler height limit155 mm with Fan Bracket / 185 mm w.o.
PSU length limit290 mm w/ one HDD tray, 175 mm w/ two HDD trays
In the box
Included itemsNorth XL case
Accessory box
Fan bracket accessory box
User manual
More details
LED lightingNo
Included fansFront - 3 × 140 mm
140mm fans3

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Questions about this item

Will a 413 mm graphics card fit if I keep the three front fans installed?

Yes, the case supports GPUs up to 413 mm with the front 140 mm fans in place.

Can I mount a 420 mm radiator in the front and still use a long graphics card?

With a 420 mm front radiator the maximum GPU length drops to 380 mm.

What motherboard form factors are supported without an adapter?

The case accepts ATX, E-ATX, Micro ATX and Mini ITX boards directly.

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