Fractal Design North - Genuine Walnut Wood Front - Mesh Side Panels
Fractal Design North - Genuine Walnut Wood Front - Mesh Side Panels Review & Specifications
The Fractal Design North - Genuine Walnut Wood Front - Mesh Side Panels, manufactured by Fractal Design, is a very high-quality PC case designed for Mid-Tower builds. It is constructed from premium-grade steel, aluminium, wood 7.6 . Its aesthetic is characterized by a Charcoal Black finish and features a tempered glass side panel, which adds both style and functionality.
The Fractal Design North - Genuine Walnut Wood Front - Mesh Side Panels supports a standard range of motherboard sizes, including Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX. This makes it a versatile choice suitable for most gaming and workstation builds—excluding E-ATX compatibility. Power supply compatibility includes ATX, SFX units with a maximum supported length of 255 mm. The overall case dimensions are 447 x 215 x 469 mm, offering insight into its spatial footprint.
This case supports medium to large graphics cards up to 355 mm in length, along with CPU air coolers up to 170 mm in height.
This case provides excellent cooling support, with extensive fan and radiator mounting options, including radiators up to 360 mm. It ensures superb airflow and thermal management, making it ideal for high-power gaming rigs and workstations. For additional details and specific specifications, refer to the section below.
General Information
| Manufacturer | Fractal Design |
|---|---|
| PC Case Name | Fractal Design North - Genuine Walnut Wood Front - Mesh Side Panels |
| Current Price Amazon | $155 |
| Amazon Price Updated | 2 days, 16 hours ago. |
| PC Case Available | True |
Specification
| Form Factor | Mid-Tower |
|---|---|
| Material / Weight | steel, aluminium, wood 7.6 / None kg |
| Color / Side Panel | Charcoal Black / tempered glass |
| PC Case Dimensions | 447 x 215 x 469 mm |
Compatibility
| Motherboard Support | Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX |
|---|---|
| GPU Length / CPU Cooler Height | 355 mm / 170 mm |
| PSU Form Factor / Max Length | ATX, SFX / 255 mm |
Performance
Fractal Design North - Genuine Walnut W… Compared to PC Cases with the Same Form Factor and Similar Performance and Features
PC Case Quality & Features per Price Table
| PC_Case (Desc) | Price (Desc) | Quality/Features (Desc) | Q&F/Price (Desc) |
|---|---|---|---|
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$182
|
↓
-9.1%
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82.0 pts
|
40.6%
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$200
|
↓
-7.4%
|
82.0 pts
|
36.9%
|
|
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$144
|
↑
11.6%
|
82.0 pts
|
51.3%
|
|
|
$143
|
↓
-16.0%
|
82.0 pts
|
51.6%
|
|
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$155
|
0.0%
|
81.0 pts
|
47.0%
|
|
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$155
|
0.0%
|
81.0 pts
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47.0%
|
|
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$129
|
0.0%
|
80.0 pts
|
55.8%
|
|
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$100
|
0.0%
|
80.0 pts
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72.0%
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$125
|
0.0%
|
80.0 pts
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57.6%
|
PC Case Comparison and Detail Specifications Table
| Specification | Perf Chart | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price |
$182
↓
-9.1%
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$200
↓
-7.4%
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$144❗
↑
11.6%
|
$143❗
↓
-16.0%
|
$155
0.0%
|
$155
0.0%
|
$129❗
0.0%
|
$100
0.0%
|
$125
0.0%
|
| Form Factor | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Color | Black | White | P120 Crystal | Black | Charcoal Black TG Dark | Charcoal Black | Matcha Green | Hydrangea Blue | White |
| Side Panel | tempered glass | tempered glass | tempered glass | tempered glass | tempered glass | tempered glass | Tempered Glass x 2 | tempered Glass x 2 | tempered glass |
| Max GPU L. | 360 mm | 360 mm | 450 mm | 400 mm | 355 mm | 355 mm | 360 mm | 415 mm | 408 mm |
| Max CPU H. | 180 mm | 180 mm | 185 mm | 190 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 185 mm | 160 mm | 167 mm |
| Max PSU L. | 200 mm | 200 mm | 294 mm | 225 mm | 255 mm | 255 mm | 220 mm | 200 mm | 220 mm |
| PSU FF | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX |
PC Case Specification Table
| PC_Case (Desc) | Form Factor | Color / Side Panel | GPU Length | CPU Cooler Height | PSU Length / Form Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Tower | Black / tempered glass | 360 mm | 180 mm | 200 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Mid-Tower | White / tempered glass | 360 mm | 180 mm | 200 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Mid-Tower | P120 Crystal / tempered glass | 450 mm | 185 mm | 294 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Mid-Tower | Black / tempered glass | 400 mm | 190 mm | 225 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Mid-Tower | Charcoal Black TG Dark / tempered glass | 355 mm | 170 mm | 255 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Mid-Tower | Charcoal Black / tempered glass | 355 mm | 170 mm | 255 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Mid-Tower | Matcha Green / Tempered Glass x 2 | 360 mm | 185 mm | 220 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Mid-Tower | Hydrangea Blue / tempered Glass x 2 | 415 mm | 160 mm | 200 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Mid-Tower | White / tempered glass | 408 mm | 167 mm | 220 mm / ATX, SFX |
Additional PC Case Information
Fan Support:
Total fan mounts (Mesh Version)8 x 120 mm or 6 x 140 mm
Front fan3 x 120, 2 x 140 mm (2 x Aspect 140 mm PWM Included)
Top Fan2 x 120/140 mm
Rear fan1 x 120 mm
Dust filtersFront, PSU
Radiator Support:
Top radiatorUp to 240 mm (See manual for details on ram clearance)
Rear radiator1 x 120 mm (If using a rear radiator the mesh version fan bracket can only be slotted into the bottom position)
HDD / SSD Support:
Combined 3.5/2.5” drive mounts2 (included)
Front Ports:
Dust Filters:
Additional Information:
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