The Fractal Design North Tempered Glass in White is a premium ATX mid-tower PC case that combines elegant aesthetics with strong functional design. Built from steel and tempered glass, this white enclosure offers a side window for a clear view of your components. With dimensions of 469 x 215 x 447 mm and a weight of 7700 grams, the case strikes a balance between a compact footprint and spacious interior. It supports ATX, Micro ATX, and mini ITX motherboards, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of builds.
Cooling and Airflow Capabilities
The North arrives with two 140 mm fans pre-installed at the front, with room for up to three front fans in 120 or 140 mm sizes. The top supports up to two fans in 120 or 140 mm configurations. Radiator support is extensive, with the front accommodating sizes up to 360 mm and the top supporting up to 240 mm. A rear fan slot supports 120 mm fans. Anti-dust filters help keep the interior clean over time.
Storage, Connectivity and Expansion
Inside, the case provides three 3.5 inch drive bays and two 2.5 inch bays, offering solid storage flexibility for both SSDs and HDDs. The maximum supported GPU length reaches 355 mm, and CPU coolers up to 170 mm in height can be accommodated. On the front panel, users will find two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports, one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port, along with dedicated headphone and microphone connectors. Seven expansion slots round out the build options.
Product number manufacturer:
FD-C-NOR1C-04
Cooling
Front fans diameters supported:
120,140 mm
Front radiator sizes supported:
60,120,140,200,240,280,360 mm
Rear fans diameters supported:
120 mm
Top fans diameters supported:
120,140 mm
Top radiator sizes supported:
120,140,180,240 mm
Energy management
Supported power supply form factors:
ATX
Front panel I/O
USB 3.1 (Gen 1) type A ports:
2
USB 3.1 (Gen 2) type C ports:
1
Physical characteristics
Maximum CPU cooler height:
17 cm
Maximum graphics card length:
35.5 cm
Number of expansion slots:
7
Storage media
Supported hard disk drive sizes:
2.5,3.5"
This case is stunning, good quality, very well built. It’s running quietly and smoothly with my Noctua fans. Delighted with my purchase!
Angie K. | Reviewed on: 01-04-2025
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Excellent quality, beautiful case
Excellent quality, sturdy build - extremely quiet operation with my Noctua fans. Plus it looks absolutely stunning! Best case I ever had for my small - medium size PC.
Angelika Knoll | Reviewed on: 31-03-2025 | via Trusted Shops
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