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Fractal Design North XL Review
Packaging & Contents »Introduction
I would like to thank Fractal for supplying the review sample.
Fractal launched the original North well over a year ago, but since then it has been the only case in that line-up. With the release of the North XL you now have a larger option to go for, providing room for E-ATX boards, a larger number of fans and better cooling capabilities to make use of the bigger dimensions. Available in the same two color options "Chalk White" and "Charcoal Black," each with a mesh or glass side panel, we received the Fractal Design North XL in black with the glass panel for review.
Specifications
| Fractal Design North XL | |
|---|---|
| Case Type: | Full-Tower |
| Material: | Steel, plastic, and tempered glass |
| Weight: | 9.7 kg |
| Slots: | 7 |
| Drive Bays: | 2x Internal 2.5/3.5" 2x Internal 2.5" |
| Motherboard Form Factors: | Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, and E-ATX (330 mm width) |
| Dimensions: | 503 x 240 x 509 mm |
| Front Door/Cover: | N/A |
| Front Fans: | 3x 120 or 140 mm (3x 140 mm Aspect PWM fans pre-installed) |
| Rear Fans: | 1x 120 or 140 mm (optional) |
| Top Fans: | 3x 120/2x 140 or 180 mm (optional) |
| Bottom Fans: | N/A |
| Side Fans: | N/A |
| Front Radiator: | 360 mm / 420 mm |
| Rear Radiator: | 120 mm / 140 mm |
| Top Radiator: | 360 mm / 280 mm |
| Bottom Radiator: | N/A |
| Side Radiator: | N/A |
| I/O: | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 2x USB 3.0 1x Headphone 1x Microphone |
| Fan/LED Controller: | 4-port PWM fan hub |
| Compatibility: | CPU Cooler: 185 mm GPU: 415 mm PSU: 175 mm (290 mm with one HDD tray) |
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