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Fractal Design

Fractal Design North

Mid tower • 355 mm • 2× 140 mm Aspect PWM

Mid towerSize
355 mmMax GPU
2× 140 mm Aspect PWMFan
KACBU

Should I buy it?

Fractal Design North
CONSIDER
    Great choice if these matter:
    • Builds that sit in the living room or on the desk in plain view
    • Air-cooled mid-to-high-end systems that use the mesh airflow path
    • Builders who want included fans and a finished look without extra spend
    Watch out for:
    • A 360 mm front radiator cuts GPU clearance to 300 mm — check card length before planning liquid cooling
    • The tempered-glass version runs measurably warmer than the mesh version
    Regret riskLOWlimited data
    Main risks
    • A 360 mm front radiator cuts GPU clearance to 300 mm — check card length before planning liquid cooling
    • The tempered-glass version runs measurably warmer than the mesh version
    • No top radiator support worth planning around — liquid cooling effectively lives in the front
    • Wood requires slightly more care than painted steel in sunlight and humidity
    The risk level is computed from the release date and verified weaknesses. The confidence score appears only once enough owner reports exist.
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    ClearanceAirflowLaunchSpecificationsFAQAlternatives
    Clearance Allowances

    What fits inside?

    GPU length, cooler height, and radiator support — three critical checks before assembly.

    CLEARANCE ALLOWANCES

    Parts fit in millimeters, not on paper.

    355 mm GPU

    355 mm — Maximum GPU length · 170 mm — Maximum cooler height · Radiator up to 360 mm in front — Radiator support

    355 mm170 mmRadiator up to 360 mm in front
    355 mmMaximum GPU length
    170 mmMaximum cooler height
    Radiator up to 360 mm in frontRadiator support
    Airflow

    Can it breathe?

    Fans included in box and maximum fan capacity.

    AIRFLOW

    The case is the cooling ceiling for every component inside.

    2× 140 mm Aspect PWM Fan

    2× 140 mm Aspect PWM — Fan included in box

    2× 140 mm Aspect PWM
    2× 140 mm Aspect PWMFan included in box
    Who Is It For?

    Where does it stand out?

    A usage guide built from the specs and the editors' tags; not a test result.

    Work / Productivity

    Builds that sit in the living room or on the desk in plain view

    Good fit
    Air-cooled mid-to-high-end systems that use the mesh airflow path

    Good fit
    Design

    Builders who want included fans and a finished look without extra spend

    Good fit
    Editorial Analysis

    Strengths and points to consider

    The Kacbu editors' assessment of the specifications the maker publishes. We do not test devices ourselves, so nothing here is a measured result. Anything taken from an independent review is shown with its publication and date in the Press section.

    Strengths based on the specs
    Real wood front over full mesh — the design case that does not sacrifice intake airflow
    355 mm GPU and 170 mm cooler clearance fit genuinely high-end parts in a furniture-friendly box
    Two quality 140 mm PWM fans in the box means no day-one fan purchase
    Mesh side-panel version gives thermals close to dedicated airflow cases
    USB-C at 10 Gb/s on the front panel
    Things to consider
    A 360 mm front radiator cuts GPU clearance to 300 mm — check card length before planning liquid cooling
    The tempered-glass version runs measurably warmer than the mesh version
    No top radiator support worth planning around — liquid cooling effectively lives in the front
    Wood requires slightly more care than painted steel in sunlight and humidity
    Historical Product Info

    Official launch details

    Instead of tracking today's retail price, Kacbu keeps the product's official launch information as a reference.

    AnnouncedDecember 7, 2022

    The manufacturer's official announcement date.

    Design🇸🇪 Sweden
    Manufacturing🇨🇳 China

    Fractal Design is a Swedish company and designs its cases in Gothenburg; production runs in China.

    This is not the current retail price — it shows the product's historical, official launch information.
    Specifications

    Fractal Design North specifications

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    General

    Design
    Wooden slat front panel (walnut or oak), mesh back
    Family
    North
    Manufacturer
    Fractal Design

    Form Factor

    Size Class
    Mid tower
    Motherboard Support
    ATXmATXMini-ITX

    Clearance Allowances

    GPU Length Note
    360 mm with front radiator, 300 mm
    Max GPU Length
    355 mm
    Maximum Cooler Height (mm)
    170
    Radiator Support
    Radiator up to 360 mm in front

    Cooling

    Included Fans
    2× 140 mm Aspect PWM

    Ports

    Ports
    1× USB-C (10 Gb/s), 2× USB-A 3.0, audio

    Body and Material

    Colours
    Charcoal Black (walnut) / Chalk White (oak)
    Side Panel
    Mesh or Tempered Glass
    FAQ

    The most common questions about this product

    What the numbers on the spec sheet actually mean in day-to-day use.

    Which motherboards fit the Fractal Design North?
    ATX, mATX and Mini-ITX boards. It is a standard mid-tower layout behind the wood front.
    How long can the GPU be in the North?
    Up to 355 mm without a front radiator, or 300 mm with a 360 mm front radiator installed.
    Does the North come with fans?
    Yes — two 140 mm Fractal Aspect PWM fans are pre-installed in the front.
    Mesh or tempered glass side panel?
    Both versions exist. Mesh lets more air through and suits air-cooled builds; tempered glass shows the interior but closes off that airflow.
    Shared Hardware

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