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Charcoal black full-tower case with walnut front panel and tempered glass side

Fractal Design

Fractal Design North XL RC FD-C-NOR1X-05 Charcoal Black PC case

SKU CH-9XVF-XE3S4 MPN FD-C-NOR1X-05

Full-tower ATX case for back-connect motherboards with three 140 mm fans, 413 mm GPU clearance, 420 mm front radiator support and a tempered-glass side panel

  • Max graphics card length413 mm
  • Housing materialSteel
  • Power supply mountingBottom
  • Supported motherboard sizesATX / ATX (Back Connect) / Micro ATX (Back Connect) / Mini I
  • Side panel typeTempered Glass Panel
  • 3.5-inch internal bays2

Model Charcoal Support Back Connect

  • Designed for back-connect motherboards with a clutter-free interior layout
  • Open front and top mesh deliver natural ventilation for cooling
  • Supports graphics cards up to 413 mm or 380 mm with front radiator
  • Front radiators up to 420 mm and top radiators up to 360 mm
  • Three pre-installed 140 mm Aspect PWM fans included for immediate airflow

Designed for Reverse-Connector Builds

The North XL RC is an ATX full-tower case built exclusively for motherboards that route their connectors to the rear. Standard ATX boards are not supported. Its steel frame and charcoal black finish frame a tempered-glass side panel, creating a showcase for clean, cable-free internals.

Cooling Layout and Component Clearance

Three 140 mm Aspect PWM fans come pre-installed at the front, delivering airflow through the open mesh face. The top panel accepts radiators up to 360 mm or fans up to 3 x 120 mm, while the front supports up to 420 mm and the rear up to 120 mm. A graphics card up to 413 mm fits without a front radiator, or 380 mm with one, and the CPU cooler height limit is 169 mm.

Included Fans and Tool-Free Access

The three bundled 140 mm Aspect PWM fans provide a balanced starting point for positive-pressure cooling. All side panels slide off, the front panel unclips, and the top panel lifts away via an integrated tab, giving full access to drive bays — two 3.5-inch and four 2.5-inch — and seven expansion slots without tools.

How it compares

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Price $142.99
Pricier than about 69% of the 1,468 comparable items (median $100.99).
Max graphics card length 413 mm
Higher than about 66% of the 894 comparable items (median 400 mm).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFractal Design
Product lineNorth XL RC
Model nameFD-C-NOR1X-05
Product typeATX Full Tower
Product colorCharcoal Black
Storage
3.5-inch internal bays2
2.5-inch internal bays4
Ports & slots
Expansion card slots7
Front panel ports1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.0, Audio & Mic
Power
Power supply includedNo
Size & build
Max graphics card length413 mm
Housing materialSteel
Power supply mountingBottom
Side panel typeTempered Glass Panel
Fan mounting optionsFront - 3 × 120 mm / Rear - 1 × 120 mm / Top - 2 × 140 mm / Top - 3 × 120 mm
Product dimensions19.8 in × 9.45 in × 20.04 in
Shipping weight11.57 kg
Package size610 × 607 × 353 mm
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizesATX / ATX (Back Connect) / Micro ATX (Back Connect) / Mini ITX
Radiator supportFront - Up to 420 mm / Rear - Up to 120 mm / Top - Up to 280 mm
CPU cooler height limit169 mm
PSU length limit290 mm
More details
LED lightingNo
Included fansFront - 3 × 140 mm

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Questions about this item

Will my standard ATX motherboard fit in this case?

No, this chassis only supports ATX and Micro ATX boards that use the back-connect layout. Standard ATX motherboards with front-facing connectors are not compatible.

What is the longest graphics card I can install if I also mount a 420 mm front radiator?

With a 420 mm radiator at the front the maximum GPU length drops to 380 mm; without the radiator you can fit a card up to 413 mm.

Which fans come pre-installed and where are they mounted?

Three 140 mm Aspect PWM fans are fitted at the front as standard.

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