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Charcoal black steel mid tower with walnut front panel and mesh side panel

Fractal Design

Fractal Design North XL PC Case FD-C-NOR1X-01

SKU CH-AXEJ-8MZWF MPN FD-C-NOR1X-01

Full-tower ATX case with walnut front, mesh side panel and three 140 mm PWM fans included

  • 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 Walnut Front and Mesh Side Panel

  • Supports E-ATX motherboards for high-end builds
  • Charcoal steel chassis with walnut front panel
  • Open front and mesh side deliver natural airflow
  • Three 140 mm Aspect PWM fans included
  • Fits graphics cards up to 413 mm with front fan

Designed for spacious builds

The Fractal Design North XL is a full-tower chassis built from steel with a charcoal black finish and walnut front accents. It supports ATX, E-ATX, Micro ATX and Mini ITX motherboards and ships with three 140 mm Aspect PWM fans pre-installed at the front. The open front and ventilated mesh side panel promote natural airflow for a wide range of high-performance components.

Thermals and acoustics at idle

Nine 120 mm or eight 140 mm fan mounts are available across the front, top, rear and side bracket, with front mounts accepting 120 mm or 140 mm fans and top mounts adding 180 mm options. A front dust filter helps keep the interior clean while the included PWM fans run quietly at low speeds during light workloads. The bottom-mounted ATX power supply position isolates heat from the main chamber.

Sustained load behaviour

Under heavy load the case can accommodate a front radiator up to 420 mm or 360 mm and a top radiator up to 360 mm or 280 mm, while the rear supports 120 mm or 140 mm units with the side bracket lowered. Graphics cards up to 413 mm fit with a front fan installed, or 380 mm when a 420 mm front radiator is used. Removable side, front and top panels provide straightforward access for maintenance during extended sessions.

How it compares

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Price $162.99
Pricier than about 73% 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-01
Product typeATX Full Tower
Product colorCharcoal Black
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

How do I install the three pre-installed 140 mm Aspect PWM fans and what step do builders often miss?

The three 140 mm Aspect PWM fans come pre-mounted at the front. Connect each fan's PWM cable to the motherboard or a hub, then route cables behind the motherboard tray. The step often missed is plugging the fan headers into the correct PWM headers so speed curves work.

What maintenance will the front dust filter need over time?

The front dust filter is removable. Slide it out, rinse with water or use compressed air, let it dry completely, then slide it back in. Clean it every few months or when airflow feels reduced to keep the three 140 mm fans feeding cool air.

What is the first cooling limit reached when running a 420 mm front radiator under sustained load?

With a 420 mm front radiator fitted, maximum GPU length drops to 380 mm. That clearance limit appears before thermal saturation, so long graphics cards cannot be installed alongside the large radiator.

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