Fractal Design North XL Charcoal Black Mesh- three 140mm Aspect PWM fans included- Type C USB- EATX airflow full tower PC gaming case

The Fractal North XL completely changed the feel of my setup. I wanted something that looked clean and modern without the typical “gamer spaceship” look, and this was exactly it. The wood front panel and overall design make it look way more premium in person than in photos.Building in it was genuinely enjoyable. There’s loads of space to work with, cable management was easy, and airflow has been excellent even with high-end components installed. Everything feels really thought through.What surprised me most is how well it balances aesthetics and performance. Usually cases either look good or cool well, but this does both. My system stays cool and quiet, and the larger XL size gives plenty of room for future upgrades without feeling cramped.If you want a case that looks mature, expensive, and still performs properly, I’d 100% recommend it. One of my favourite parts of the whole build.

Excellent case with premium looks and feel. Lots of space to work in and cable management is a piece of cake due to the amount of space available, and also because of the numerous and well-positioned velcro straps.It's not enormous, but it makes effecient use of it's size and can accomodate very large components. All of the removable panels are tool-free, although you will probably need a screwdriver to loosen the thumbscrews for the first time. The 3 included 140mm fans are superb and deliver excellent airflow with very little noise.The blacked-out looks of the Momentum Edition probably aren't going to be for everyone, but if that's the case, then you have the "normal" versions of the case available.I personally love how it looks though. The branding is very subtle and the darkened wood gives it quite a unique look. The side panel also has a nice amount of tint that will work if sticking with the blacked-out theme, but RGB components also look great through the tempered glass.PROS:- Premium looks and feel, easy to build in.- Supports all motherboards upto EATX size, including back-connect variants.- The included Momentum fans are very high quality.- Can accomodate very large GPUs and PSUs without issue.- High airflow and very quiet.CONS:- Quite expensive compared to similar cases on the market.- The lack of a rear exhaust fan feels a bit stingy at this price point.- Likewise, no GPU support bracket.Overall, this is an impressive case. There's no denying that it's not cheap with some alternatives from Lian Li, NZXT, Corsair etc being available for way less. On the other hand, this is probably a setp above those in terms of quality and the included fans are premium items that retail for around £25 each, so there's that.I had personally narrowed my choice down to this, or the HAVN BF360, and in the end, the North XL won out due to superior (IMO) looks, and because it has slightly more compact dimensions.One important thing to note about this Momentum Edition. Because the "BTF" motherboard tray is positioned further into the case to allow extra space in the rear compartment, it can only accomodate a 120mm exhaust fan in the rear, NOT a 140mm one like the other versions of the North XL.

An amazing-looking PC case that is both aesthetically impressive and built to a high standard. The ports feel solid, cable routing is excellent, and airflow is great thanks to the included 140mm fans and mesh side panel. There is plenty of interior space, and all included extras were well packaged.Overall, the case combines excellent functionality, strong build quality, and clean design.I also recently purchased a second-hand Fractal AIO. After contacting the company, they sent me the missing AMD mounting bracket free of charge with fast and helpful customer service. Because of that experience, I will definitely continue buying from Fractal in the future.

Build quality is outstanding. Cable management is a dream, airflow is excellent and the included fans are genuinely good. The aesthetic is clean and understated without looking generic. One of the best cases I've owned, absolutely worth the price.

Beautiful design and understated coolness. All the space you could need with superb airflow make this an excellent choice. The great build quality and looks are the perfect foundation for a powerhouse of a PC.

Reviewing the mesh version:This case is capable of producing pretty great temperatures if configured correctly, but personally I am not sure if I would buy the mesh version of the case again.To get the best temperatures out of the mesh version, you will need to utilise the side fans. I found that having them provide fresh air to the GPU, with their speed linked to GPU or "system" temperatures provided the best cooling results. This may sound unusual, having the fans fight against GPU exhaust airflow, but it worked for me.For CPU cooling, I used the standard setup of fans bringing in air through the front, and exhausting air at the top and back of the case.Onto the main issue with this case. I have 5 intake fans, and 3 exhaust fans, 2 of those exhaust fans are at the top of the case and face heavy resistence. This is a strong positive airflow, meaning most air intake should go through fans and thus air filters. However, the inside of the case is quite dusty. Part of this may be due to the use of the side fans, which go through the case mesh rather than a proper filter. However, my front fans, and the AIO they are connected to are also dusty only after a few months, despite going through a filter. I really don't like having to clean my PC often, so this is a huge downside for me.In terms of front IO, it is good enough I think, with audio ports, 2 USB-A ports and 1 USB-C ports. I rarely need to use these though so you may feel differently. I couldn't find a Reset button, however. There is a light which signals whether the computer is on or not, it flashes when the computer is in suspend mode.The building space is pretty great. I had only a few issues building in this case. It has plenty of pass-through holes and enough space to work in. However getting the CPU power cables in was a tight squeeze, and my PSUs power cables were only just long enough. I also had to have my CPU AIO tubes at the top when front mounting, otherwise it wouldn't fit. Supposedly this configuration results in more noise, but I didn't notice anything substantial. FYI default GPU length clearance is 413mm, this is reduce if you use a front mounted radiator. The default GPU width clearance is 192mm, but this is reduced to 162mm when you use the side mounted fans and position them at the bottom. Note, the width is including PCIe cables!There is also a convenient fan splitter included but if you wish to connected a rear fan to it, be aware that the distance from that fan to the splitter is long, and the fan cable may struggle to reach it.In terms of cost, it is decent for its price, but competition in this price range is very strong. The GamersNexus youtube channel has a lot of good case reviews you can watch, with thermal tests, teardowns and recently, airflow diagrams.Overall I would say this a decent case but honestly, spare yourself the hassle and just get the tempered glass version.

Very nice case with excellent wrapping and protection for delivery. Inside of the case is very spacious and I really liked how they made rubber cable holes for easy cable management. Really had a good experience doing my cable management. Worth the money 100%.

Just completed an ATX build in this case. Fractal have probably the widest style options for self builders who aren't looking for a 'fishtank' solution. The North XL is large but not massive and solidly put together. Coming from mid tower cases of the past this is a real pleasure to work on with loads of space around the board. I have the mesh option and airflow through this case is fantastic (no pun intended). There are multiple mounting points and under low stress the onboard fans - coupled with those on the CPU cooler - make this build quieter than my previous water cooled PC. Note that at or close to idle, the case fans didn't register rpm on my motherboard (MSI Z790 Tomahawk Max) but did once the fan speed increased. This isn't a fault with the fan header.Looks are as expected and this is a stand out design that wouldn't look out of place in a corporate setting - a real wolf in sheeps clothing. It's expensive but not excesively so given features and performance (though a 4th fan - mounted as a rear exhaust - would have been a nice inclusion).

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Tons of space in this case, even for a dual GPU setup. The front panel is very aesthetically pleasing. The inclusion of three front fans is a nice touch.

Es un gabinete elegante y soporta varios ventiladores. El precio es caro, la calidad del metal no es tan buena, ya que se dobla fácilmente. Soporta disipadores altos como los de Noctua. Además trae espacio para tarjetas como la rtx 5070 ti. En general es un buen gabinete pero tiene varias áreas de mejora, debería de traer el fan bracket lateral.

+ Nice finish+ Good internal layout (easy to make a hidden cable management)+ Rubber distances for HDD mounting included.+ Informative manual

Bonjour,Rien à redire sur ce boîtier, il frôle la perfection.Les points positifs :-Design sobre et superbe avec une excellente qualité de finition-Espace intérieur immense, compatible avec les cartes graphiques les plus imposantes-Trois ventilateurs de 140 mm fournis en façade assurant un très bon flux d'air-Emplacement idéal sur le dessus pour installer un watercooling de 360 mm sans problème d'espaceLe point négatif :-Format imposant sur ce modèle XL qui peut être trop grand pour les petits espaces, mais le modèle standard existe si vous manquez de placeUn investissement de choix pour monter une grosse configuration aérée et soignée.Produit commandé le 01/05/2025 au prix de 164,98 €