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 optional 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.
PC Case Information
Manufacturer: Fractal Design
PC Case Name: Fractal Design North - Genuine Walnut Wood Front - Mesh Side Panels
Current Price Amazon: $122
Amazon Price Updated: 1 day, 7 hours ago.
PC Case Available: True
Form Factor: Mid-Tower
Material / Weight: steel, aluminium, wood 7.6 / None kg
Color / Side Panel: optional / tempered glass
Motherboard Support: Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX
GPU Length / CPU Cooler Height: 355 mm / 170 mm
PSU Form Factor / Maximum Length: ATX, SFX / 255 mm
PC Case Dimensions: 447 x 215 x 469 mm
Quality & Features (max 100pts)
Compatibility: 16 pts.
Cooling Support: 18 pts.
Build Quality: 18 pts.
Connectivity: 16 pts.
Storage Support: 12 pts.
Total Points: 80 pts.
Calculated Performance
Performance & Features per Price: 78.7 %
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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$178
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0.0%
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84.0%
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56.6%
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0
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0.0%
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84.0%
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$339
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↑
54.8%
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82.0%
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29.0%
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$122
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↓
-12.2%
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80.0%
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78.7%
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$139
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0.0%
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80.0%
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69.1%
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$124
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↓
-3.9%
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78.0%
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75.5%
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$129
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0.0%
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78.0%
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72.6%
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$179
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0.0%
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78.0%
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52.3%
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$166❗
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0.0%
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78.0%
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56.4%
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PC Case Specification Table
| PC Case(Desc) | Form Factor | Color / Side Panel | GPU Length | CPU Cooler Height | PSU Length / Form Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antec C7 ARGB White | Mid-Tower | white / tempered glass | 450 mm | 180 mm | 210 mm / ATX, SFX |
| Antec C7 ARGB | Mid-Tower | Black / tempered glass | 450 mm | 180 mm | 210 mm / ATX, SFX |
| Thermaltake The Tower 600 | Mid-Tower | white / Temperd glass | 400 mm | 210 mm | 220 mm / ATX, SFX |
| Fractal Design North - Genuine Walnut W… | Mid-Tower | optional / tempered glass | 355 mm | 170 mm | 255 mm / ATX, SFX |
| Fractal Design North | Mid-Tower | optional / tempered glass | 355 mm | 170 mm | 255 mm / ATX, SFX |
| Lian Li O11 Vision Compact | Mid-Tower | black / Temperd glass | 408 mm | 167 mm | 220 mm / ATX, SFX |
| Lian Li O11Vision Compact White | Mid-Tower | white / Temperd glass | 408 mm | 167 mm | 220 mm / ATX, SFX |
| JONSBO TK-2 White ATX Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower | white / Tempered Glass | 405 mm | 165 mm | 220 mm / ATX, SFX |
| JONSBO D41 MESH Black ATX Computer Case, | Mid-Tower | black / Temperd glass | 400 mm | 168 mm | None 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: