Fractal Design North XL Charcoal Black
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Bottom line: The Fractal Design North XL Charcoal Black is a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the cases & modding category, priced around $194.99. Compare close alternatives before committing.
The Fractal Design North XL Charcoal Black takes the Scandinavian-styled North formula and stretches it into a full-size chassis built for E-ATX, ATX, mATX, and mITX motherboards. An open front panel with FSC-certified walnut or oak slats sits over fine-patterned mesh ventilation, so the case reads as furniture in a living room while still feeding air to your components. Brass or steel accents and an integrated top tab round out the exterior, and an integrated tab gives you quick access to the top of the case. Clearance is where the XL earns its name: you can fit a graphics card up to 413…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Fractal Design North XL Charcoal Black using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the cases & modding category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the cases & modding category before committing. Mixed or limited buyer feedback at this price point — focus your evaluation on recent reviews that specifically address build quality and long-term reliability, and shortlist one or two close alternatives before deciding.
Common buyer scenarios for cases & modding of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Enhance the look of your gaming station with sleek wood and alloy details
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Key Features
- Enhance the look of your gaming station with sleek wood and alloy details
- Designed for E-ATX / ATX / mATX / mITX motherboards
- Choose a GPU up to 413 mm, or up to 380 mm with a 420 mm front radiator
- Compatible with front radiators up to 420 mm and top radiators up to 360 mm
- Get a head start on your build with the three included 140 mm Aspect PWM fans
Full Specifications
| Brand | Fractal Design |
|---|---|
| Color | Charcoal Black |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Case Type | Full Tower |
| Model Name | North XL |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Light Color | RGB |
| Model Number | FD-C-NOR1X-01 |
| Built-In Media | Item |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Number of Fans | 3 |
| Mfr Part Number | FD-C-NOR1X-01 |
| Total Usb Ports | 2 |
| Antenna Location | Business, Gaming |
| Compatible Devices | Motherboards (E-ATX, ATX, mATX, mITX), GPUs up to 413 mm, Cooling systems up to 420 mm front and 360 mm top radiators, 3.5-inch hard drives, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports |
| Enclosure Material | Stainless Steel |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
| Warranty Description | 2 year |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
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