This case is truly magnificent, efficiency, discretion and luxury at the same time with these mesh panels.
The only downside is that these two 140 mm Aspect PWM fans included (on the front) are a bit noisy although very efficient (hence my 4/5 only, a 4.5 would be fairer), I think I will change them for Noctua in the future.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black
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by MatheoS
Posted on 12 May 2026
Bought on 31 Mar 2026 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 2Average rating: 9
Beautiful case
The case is beautiful, it's not cheap but in terms of airflow the PC no longer heats up at all I recommend :)
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by CyrilleD
Posted on 1 Apr 2026
Bought on 24 Jan 2026 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 8
Beautiful box
Nice case to build great configurations; the only drawbacks I think are the cable routing (cable management) where the holes on the side plate are too small and not necessarily in the right place, & the Fractal fans present on the front panel are not known for being the most reliable, otherwise it's great for the rest.
Model: Fractal Design North Chalk White TG Clear
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by JeromeR
Posted on 28 Mar 2026
Bought on 26 Feb 2026 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
Perfect
The aesthetics are meticulous, the design is both modern and warm.
As usual with Fractal Design, the finish is perfect.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by ElodieZ
Posted on 28 Mar 2026
Bought on 2 Mar 2026 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
Classy case without excess
Case without unnecessary extras, with cable management already done on the case cables, which is a serious advantage when building your own PC.
Model: Fractal Design North Chalk White TG Clear
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by MickaëlF
Posted on 17 Mar 2026
Bought on 17 Feb 2026 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 3Average rating: 10
Nice case, well built
This case is very beautiful and well thought out.
The only drawback I find is the front dust filter (i.e. the wooden front panel). Not really practical to vacuum because of the many gaps.
Otherwise this case is perfect.
Model: Fractal Design North XL Charcoal Black
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by CyrilB
Posted on 12 Mar 2026
Bought on 5 Feb 2026 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
Fast and efficient
48 hours after the order, it arrived, well packaged.
Nothing to complain about, very satisfied with the equipment and the delivery.
Model: Fractal Design North Chalk White TG Clear
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by AbdallahC
Posted on 1 Mar 2026
Bought on 30 Jan 2026 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
Perfect?
Beautiful product, especially in terms of cable management with the Velcro strips on the back.
Wooden front, elegant and understated.
Very satisfied with my purchase.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by Brendan
Posted on 14 Feb 2026
Bought on 17 Jan 2026 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 18Average rating: 9
Magnificent case
One of the most beautiful cases available, if you like something understated.
The front panel is made of real wood slats (walnut for the black model, or oak for the white model).
Allows for the installation of a large graphics card and impressive AIO/water cooling.
I chose the XL model so that I could install three 140 mm fans at the front, one at the rear and a 280 mm AIO on top.
My AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card (330 mm long) fits without being cramped.
Model: Fractal Design North XL TG Charcoal Dark
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by FabienN
Posted on 21 Jan 2026
Bought on 20 Jan 2026 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
Very beautiful
Beautiful product, well finished and well designed, especially in terms of cable management with the Velcro strips on the back.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by ArnaudB
Posted on 17 Jan 2026
Bought on 20 Dec 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
Nothing to say
Very attractive case with a beautiful finish.
It meets my needs and looks great with my AIO water cooling system.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by AlexandreS
Posted on 4 Jan 2026
Bought on 30 Nov 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
Attractive case
I wanted a cabinet that stood out from the crowd,
with a wooden front, elegant and understated.
Very satisfied with my purchase.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by Philippe C
Posted on 4 Jan 2026
Bought on 6 Dec 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 7Average rating: 9
Attractive design
Very attractive, well-ventilated case. This is the first time I've seen wood used. Not much to complain about, except perhaps that it is rather bulky.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by FoulquesD
Posted on 31 Dec 2025
Bought on 3 Dec 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
Very well
Installation is easy and the interior of the case is well designed. It's nice to have a design that's a change from the usual ugly cases.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by Maxime C
Posted on 24 Dec 2025
Bought on 9 Dec 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 7Average rating: 9
Good case, attractive and well ventilated, but quality could be improved.
I came from a Define R5 (€200 but larger) and recently assembled a Define 7 Compact (€150). I found the North to be of poorer quality.
Thinner metal and plastic, hand screws that require a screwdriver because the holes are poorly machined. The case is made of mesh, so it's not as well insulated as the Define, which has solid doors and sound-absorbing foam. The two fans are very noisy at full speed. There are two HDD slots in the form of trays, but once the power supply and cables were in place, I could only fit one.
Once the ventilation curve is configured, it remains relatively quiet.
Still, there are some positives. It looks great with its wooden front and hi-fi feet. Good airflow. There's plenty of room, no problem mounting my setup consisting of a fairly long GC (304 mm) and a huge Dark Rock Pro 5 cooler.
I'm pretty satisfied overall. You're definitely paying for the wooden front panel, which must cost more than a metal or plastic one.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black
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by Samuel C
Posted on 24 Dec 2025
Bought on 24 Oct 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 9Average rating: 9
Plenty of room for my big feet and for airflow.
Case chosen for its size, designed to accommodate a Noctua NH-D15 G2 and a 5090: there's plenty of room, no worries there.
What's more, it's big enough for me to install and screw things in with my big hands, which was nice.
There are some special features for the 3.5" HDD bays depending on the size of the PSU, but I chose a small one (Antec HCG1200 Pro Platinum ATX 3.1), so I didn't have to change anything on those bays.
There is also a bracket for additional fans at the graphics card level: I preferred to remove the bracket because it would have forced me to bend the 12v-2x6 cables from the graphics card a little too much, and apparently that's not recommended. Not a big deal since I wasn't planning on installing fans there anyway.
One small disappointment: the screw threads on the removable panels are a bit stiff, without exception: Fractal could have done a little better on this point.
Model: Fractal Design North XL Charcoal Black
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by François C
Posted on 29 Nov 2025
Bought on 28 Oct 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 2Average rating: 10
I spent lavishly
This case is superb.
The design makes it easy to assemble the PC.
My only comment is that the original fans are noisy at full speed. I haven't tested it with be quiet! or Noctua fans.
Model: Fractal Design North Chalk White
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by bruno P
Posted on 27 Nov 2025
Bought on 19 Oct 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 5Average rating: 10
superb case
this case is perfect and looks great. a slight vibration but that's been resolved!
well done to the designers!
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black
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by LucasG
Posted on 21 Nov 2025
Bought on 23 Oct 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 9Average rating: 10
Very good case, solid and attractive
I was looking for a tower that was both aesthetically pleasing and well made. I've succeeded, with this attractive, airy case. The build quality is also top-notch.
I might have appreciated a few velcro fasteners for cable management inside, but the zip ties did the job perfectly.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by CyrilB
Posted on 18 Nov 2025
Bought on 21 Oct 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 9Average rating: 10
A magnificent case
I love its unique style: sober, elegant, with a real identity. The build quality is top-notch and the airflow is very good. It gives the setup a premium look while remaining super practical for assembly.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by J.L.
Posted on 17 Nov 2025
Bought on 19 Oct 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 8
As described
Very elegant, well thought-out and quite adaptable.
The only problem was that the pre-drilled holes in the side panels were just a little too small, making it difficult to insert the screws. Nothing serious though.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black
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by JeremyQ
Posted on 13 Nov 2025
Bought on 28 Oct 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
Impeccable
A good-sized case with a fine finish.
Practical for cable management, quiet fans, solid construction, a good product!
Model: Fractal Design North Chalk White TG Clear
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by RostrenVincentR
Posted on 13 Nov 2025
Bought on 15 Oct 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
quality analysis
High-performance product, quiet PC, pleasant design, sober vintage look, quick to switch on, accessible USB key socket.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by SebastienM
Posted on 10 Nov 2025
Bought on 13 Oct 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 3Average rating: 10
Nice design
Very nice tower, everything's inside, big CG, big fan... There's plenty of room for cables, it's pretty tidy.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by AntonioC
Posted on 21 Oct 2025
Bought on 22 Sep 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 8Average rating: 9
Very elegant
Magnificent case with wooden front, ideal for an office or a professional.
Not flashy.
Installation is a real delight. It's very accessible.
Which allowed me to install all the parts very quickly.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black
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by QuentinC
Posted on 15 Oct 2025
Bought on 16 Sep 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
Quality case
Very well built, high quality case. The visual rendering is top notch and delivery took just a few days. A very good product.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by JulienA
Posted on 14 Oct 2025
Bought on 16 Sep 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 2Average rating: 10
Elegant, well-designed case
The build quality is excellent and the wood and metal design gives it a really premium look. Mounting the components is easy, there's plenty of space for the management cable and air circulation is very good. The smoked glass panel enhances the interior. All in all, an excellent choice for a sober, aesthetically pleasing configuration.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by Traxsilver
Posted on 6 Oct 2025
Bought on 5 Sep 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 12Average rating: 9
Sober but beware of watercooling
Nothing to say about the case, aesthetically impeccable, but if you install a watercooling in 360 it won't fit horizontally at the top of the case, it's not deep enough. You'll have to place the watercooling vertically against the front of the case, which considerably reduces the space left for a GPU.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by Poketchu
Posted on 18 Sep 2025
Bought on 1 Sep 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 5Average rating: 7
Superb case
Magnificent case with front and top panels that are easy to remove to check the fans. The mesh front panels are perfect for ventilation. I've no idea what it looks like with RGB, but for a more sober build this case is just perfect. Be careful, though, about the size of your GPU, as the side panel is shorter than the PC itself.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black
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by YoannR
Posted on 30 Aug 2025
Bought on 2 Aug 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
Very good
I don't have a comparison because I haven't made a custom PC since Windows 98?
I was very happy with my configuration, and was well advised by the advisor, who tried to find me the best value for money.
The only problem with the case was that I'd understood that it was 'open' only on the front and back, but it's open even on the top casing, which isn't great for dust. Problem solved with a simple cloth put over it when I'm not using it.
We'll have to see over time if the 'bike' holds up.
Model: Fractal Design North XL Charcoal Black
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by JustinB
Posted on 21 Aug 2025
Bought on 1 Mar 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 8
Quality and sobriety
I changed my very old Cosmos S for this Fractal. Good cable management. There's plenty of room. And clearly the design is great, it looks great in my living room with the wooden furniture around it. It's a bit expensive though and it's not a good idea to do a big installation inside, it's too cramped. I'd recommend it though.
Model: Fractal Design North XL Charcoal Black
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by SebastienM
Posted on 15 Aug 2025
Bought on 18 Jul 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
PC GAMING
High-performance PC.
Very good seller and very good advice.
Thank you for your time
Sincerely
Model: Fractal Design North XL Charcoal Black
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by Bill_x86
Posted on 25 Jun 2025
Bought on 22 Jan 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
Perfect
Absurdly well-designed case, full of satisfying details. I really like the grilles used, which have a spacing calculated for standard fan sizes: the fans are installed directly 'through the grille'.
The case comes with 3 front fans that probably move enough air to act as an aircraft engine, but thanks to some wizardry they are pleasantly quiet. The fans are PWM controlled so you can always change their speed if your motherboard's default settings don't suit.
I personally bought the 'mesh' version because I want to see as little of the inside of my PC as possible, so I don't have to worry about the appearance of the components I buy, and this case is perfect because the outside is superb. It's refreshing to see good case manufacturers still making cases without glass fronts :)
Model: Fractal Design North XL Charcoal Black
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by Romain L
Posted on 23 Jun 2025
Bought on 26 May 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 12Average rating: 10
Very fresh, very classy, very sober
There's plenty of room inside, the air flows are well optimised, it breathes and the sober look with a hint of wood is brilliant! Mind you, it's a little wide, but it's an XL case, so no one will be surprised.
Model: Fractal Design North XL Charcoal Black
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by LionelL
Posted on 20 Jun 2025
Bought on 23 May 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 6
Good but can do better
The case is very attractive, and the space is quite large, although we would have liked more height for the AIOs. The management cable runs smoothly, and there's plenty of room in the dd and power supply areas. The 140 mm fans on the front are quiet. Some regrets
- the screws and bolts are disgusting, all the screw threads are dead after the first disassembly and reassembly.
- the absence of a 120mm fan at the rear
- no front panel reset button
Overall, this is a good case, but it doesn't justify its price.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by JulesL
Posted on 11 Jun 2025
Bought on 6 May 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 5Average rating: 10
Super
The case is very attractive, very functional and clearly well finished. I like the cable management straps on the back. The fans supplied are a bit noisy, so I decided to replace them after a month's use.
Doesn't accept all PSU depths or a 340mm AIO radiator at the top. But the PC configurator is well designed and won't let you choose incompatible components. The 280mm radiator is more than enough for me anyway.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by DidierC
Posted on 4 Jun 2025
Bought on 22 Apr 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 2Average rating: 4
Resonance
A lot of resonance from the fans, causing almost constant noise when in use: not very comfortable given the premium choice made
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black
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by PhilippeG
Posted on 22 Mar 2025
Bought on 22 Jan 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
product complies with my request
It's a Fractal, just like my old case. Fractal is a guarantee of quality.
Model: Fractal Design North Chalk White
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by Jonathan L
Posted on 2 Dec 2024
Bought on 27 Jun 2024 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 3Average rating: 8
Not as good as Fractal Design Define R5
Very satisfied with my Fractal Design Define R5 on my previous configuration, I wanted to get a case from this brand.
The case is absolutely magnificent on this point, there's nothing to say. However, I was a little disappointed on some points that don't seem as good as before.
Overall, the case seems less robust, with thinner materials that tend to vibrate. This is particularly true of the front panel, which occasionally starts to crackle with the vibrations; a simple press of the hand stops the noise, but it's annoying.
Access to the hard disk is buried at the bottom of the enclosure and is much less easy than with the drawer rack system.
Additional fans are needed for good airflow, as the case is only sold with two front fans (excellent, by the way).
The last obvious point, but one you don't necessarily think about, is that it's totally impossible to install a cd/dvd player on this type of tower.
Model: Fractal Design North Chalk White TG Clear
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by RomainE
Posted on 31 Oct 2024
Bought on 2 Oct 2024 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 3Average rating: 10
At last, an aesthetically pleasing case.
Although it's a bit expensive, the case is top quality! The buttons are brass, the body is black aluminium, it's simple. Top quality. Received in 2 days.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by Axel
Posted on 22 Oct 2024
Bought on 12 Oct 2024 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 11Average rating: 9
Quality case
Easy to assemble, many videos available on youtube. Provide an extra fan for the rear.
Model: Fractal Design North Chalk White TG Clear
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by SebastienT
Posted on 29 Jun 2024
Bought on 14 Jun 2024 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 5Average rating: 10
Magnificent
Magnificent case, extremely well built (solid and high quality) and practical for accessing components
Plenty of cables and screws included
The price is high, but the quality is top-notch
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by PV Gus
Posted on 15 Jun 2024
Bought on 22 Mar 2024 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 3Average rating: 10
Modern and simple, a perfect case
Simple, effective, uncluttered. This case fits in perfectly with any office décor, its sleek, new style with that little touch of wood makes it a superbly beautiful case. The management cable isn't complicated and the compartments help to keep everything tidy! Is it an incredible case? Well, for me it is!
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by MaximeT
Posted on 30 May 2024
Bought on 28 May 2024 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 9Average rating: 9
Absolute beauty
Magnificent and very elegant case. Of all the PCs I've been able to assemble, this is the case that was the easiest to work with.
The option of having a 'mesh' side instead of a glass panel means that you can add 2 fans on this side, level with the graphics card, which is very practical.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black
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by fred Team
Posted on 6 May 2024
Bought on 13 Feb 2024 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
Problem with USB-C access
One of the most beautiful towers on the market!
Superb finish, German quality.
A max 28 cm graphics card would be preferable.
Just a fault with the USB-C port connection, which is recurrent on some models. Either you have to reassemble everything and struggle to send your tower back, or you ask Fractal to replace the front connectors.
Thanks to Raphaël for his feedback!
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by NicolasG
Posted on 26 Apr 2024
Bought on 17 Mar 2024 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
Top-notch after-sales service
Despite a mistake on my part and supply problems, the after-sales service was always top notch and met my expectations immediately. Excellent customer service.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black
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by BradoC
Posted on 18 Apr 2024
Bought on 9 Apr 2024 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 3Average rating: 7
Beautiful case
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.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by Florian T.
Posted on 5 Jan 2024
Bought on 27 Jul 2023 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 2Average rating: 10
Design, Robust, Efficient...
(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.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by ChristopheP
Posted on 29 Jun 2023
Bought on 22 May 2023 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
Excellent camera that deserves its reputation
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.
Model: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
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by RenaudH
Posted on 27 Apr 2023
Bought on 22 Mar 2023 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
Perfect
It was out of stock at the time of purchase, but was quickly restocked and delivered quickly and flawlessly.
