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The Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark box owes its originality to the introduction of natural materials such as walnut and bespoke details to integrate this box elegantly into your living space. Combining sleek design and advanced airflow engineering.
Medium tower case with tempered glass window and walnut front panel
Available from 170€95 on the outlet deals
The Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark case owes its originality to the introduction of natural materials such as walnut and bespoke details to integrate the case elegantly into your living space. Combining sleek design with advanced airflow engineering, the case features a mesh top and an open front with real walnut panels. The design is complemented by elegant detailing and an integrated tab for easy access above the case. Inside, Fractal Design's North case offers an intuitive interior layout and generous compatibility.
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General information |
Product name |
Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark |
Brand |
Fractal Design | |
Model |
FD-C-NOR1C-02 | |
Main characteristics |
Graphic card max. length |
355 mm |
Max height CPU fan |
170 mm | |
Power supply max. length |
155 mm | |
Power format |
ATX/EPS | |
Case format |
Mid tower | |
Use |
Gamer | |
Material |
Plastic | |
| Steel/Aluminum | ||
| Wood | ||
Motherboard format |
Mini ITX | |
| ATX | ||
| Micro ATX | ||
Power supply supplied |
No | |
Design |
Screwless fixing system |
No |
Case color |
Black | |
Front color |
Walnut | |
| Black | ||
Dust filters |
2 | |
Integrated display |
No | |
Glass |
Yes | |
Tempered glass |
Yes | |
LED RGB |
No | |
ARGB LED |
No | |
Water cooling compatible |
Yes | |
Motherboard connector location |
Standard connectors (on the motherboard) | |
Expansion slots |
Number of PCI slots |
7 |
Low profile |
No | |
Number of visible 3.5" slots |
0 | |
Number of invisible 3.5" slots |
0 | |
Number of 2.5" slots |
2 | |
Number of 2.5"/3.5" slots |
2 | |
Number of visible 5.25" slots |
0 | |
Number of Slot-in slim 5.25'' slots |
0 | |
Number of Slim 5.25'' slots |
0 | |
Front connectivity |
Location of expansion ports |
Top |
Connector(s) available |
Headphone (3.5mm Jack Female) | |
| Microphone (3.5mm Jack Female) | ||
| 2 X USB 3.0 | ||
| 1 X USB 3.1 Type C | ||
Cooling |
Number of rear fan(s) slots |
1 X 120mm |
Number of front fan(s) slots |
2 X 140mm | |
| 3 X 120mm | ||
Quantity of front fan(s) supplied |
2 | |
Number of above fan(s) slots |
2 X 120 or 140mm | |
Water cooling |
AIO radiator compatibility |
120mm radiator |
| 240mm radiator | ||
| 280mm radiator | ||
| 360mm radiator | ||
| 140mm radiator | ||
Front AIO slot(s) |
120mm radiator | |
| 140mm radiator | ||
| 240mm radiator | ||
| 280mm radiator | ||
| 360mm radiator | ||
Above AIO slot(s) |
120mm radiator | |
| 240mm radiator | ||
Rear AIO slot(s) |
N/A | |
Physical characteristics |
Width |
215 mm |
Height |
469 mm | |
Depth |
447 mm | |
Weight |
7.7 kg | |
Volume |
41.9 l | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 3 years |
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions |
Product referenced on 7 Dec 2022
The case is magnificent, the size is compact, which I really appreciate, and the finish is up to scratch. Gaming performance is good, thanks to the CPU cooling, although the GPU does get a bit hot.
The real negative point of the case, which takes away 1 star, is the limited space for cable routing at the top and bottom of the CM, which sometimes makes assembly complicated.
(I have had the box for ~4 months)
The Fractal cases caught my eye very quickly when I started to prepare my new setup, because of their 'simplicity' coupled with a classy and interesting design. I was definitely won over when I saw the stylized set-ups prepared by certain Youtubers, from which I also drew inspiration.
My old case was small with a plastic front, so I find the Fractal North big, robust and very airy. The wooden slats have a colour/texture that's pleasing to the eye and are well varnished, although they're a little badly cut at the ends, but I can assure you that's not very noticeable. The ignition button and top ports are high-quality gold-plated and add a very designer touch, with the added bonus of a super-satisfying illuminated gold ignition monitor.
I assigned the assembly of the machine to LDLC to facilitate shipping, so I can't give you my opinion on the ergonomics of assembly. However, I can assure you that the case is very adaptable (I think I've watched a dozen different assemblies on Youtube) and that the technical manual is complete (with advice on component layout).
I don't need any more details, I consider this case to be a success and I recommend it to people who like original, elegant, sober / non-RGB cases, and those who like the look of wood.
For more information, you'll find everything you need on Youtube and in the Fractal North datasheets available on the web.
It's a beautiful camera, and that's the main reason I bought it. I wanted an elegant case to put on my desk. I've just got a Zalman Z11 neo, so there's a real gap in terms of elegance.
First of all, you should know that I salvaged a lot of my old components to build my new tower. The problems I encountered during assembly may not concern you.
- In the LDLC description, it says that the AIO slot above accepts heatsinks ranging from 120 mm to 240 mm. I bought a NZXT Kraken 240 AIO that I absolutely had to put on top. Unfortunately for me, the RAM was too high and so I couldn't easily fit the watercooling. I had a Corsair RAM with a bit of decoration and as the case is of average size, it's really limited to put some AIO on top depending on the components you have. After if you plan to put a classic ventirad or an AIO on the front, there will be no worries.
¨For my part, I cut out a decorative part of the RAM so that it would fit right on top.
- Secondly, my motherboard dates from the 9th generation Intel processor, 5 years ago already, so time flies. I can't take advantage of the usb c on the front panel, because I don't have the connector on my motherboard. It's not too serious, but I suggest you check the connections on your motherboard.
- My last point concerns the HDD cages supplied. I think it's a shame that you have to bend the SATA power cable if you put your HDD in one of the two cages at the bottom of the tower.
So there you have it, my experience of mounting this case.
Once assembled, it's perfect; I took the black glass version. With the NZXT Kraken 240 watercooling, I can see the temperature of my CPU and GPU at a glance. As for the 2 front fans that come as standard, they're still a bit audible, even when idle, because at minimum they're at 1300 RPM.
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