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Fractal Design Launches New North XL PC Case

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Introducing a new, larger addition to our North series, offering users the same transformative design as the original in an extended format. As with its smaller sibling, North XL fuses design materials with airflow engineering, to make performance gaming a stylish addition to the living space. Inside, it offers more room to cater to ambitious build aspirations, including space for a 420 mm front-mounted radiator, 360 mm top-mounted radiator and support for graphics cards up to 413 mm. Its spacious, flexible, and intuitive interior layout is designed to allow users to make the most of their building and gaming experience.

North XL combines a transformative take on the gaming PC case with a generous form factor. It fuses design materials with airflow engineering, to make performance gaming a stylish addition to the living space. Inside, it boasts a spacious, flexible, and intuitive interior layout, so you can make the most of your building and gaming experience.

[Editor's note: Our in-depth review of the North XL is now live]

You can check out our in-depth review of the Fractal Design North XL PC Case.



Natural design
  • Enjoy a sophisticated looking case which integrates effortlessly into your living space
  • Enhance your gaming station with an FSC-certified oak or walnut front, a faux leather tab and sleek steel or brass details

Gaming ready
  • Choose a GPU up to 413 mm, or up to 380 mm with a 420 mm front radiator
  • Make the most of your build with a generous layout compatible with full E-ATX motherboards

Extended cooling
  • Supports front radiators up to 420 mm and top radiators up to 360 mm
  • Three Aspect 14 PWM fans preinstalled with room to expand up to a total of eight 140 mm or nine 120 mm fans

Ventilated performance
  • Natural ventilation through an open front and a stylishly integrated mesh top panel
  • The mesh version of the case features a full mesh side panel in addition to the top

Build versatility
  • Make the most of your building experience with an intuitive interior layout
  • Designed for E-ATX / ATX / mATX / Mini-ITX motherboards



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Very nice, i'd replace my 7000D with this in a second
 

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I would consider swapping my little Torrent for one of these in Black..

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If it had wheels that would tickle me just right
 
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Can't tell how many front usb ports. I'm guessing the usual lame 3 despite the large size.
 
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I wish this existed 2 years back when I built my PC.
Actually, this still looks small. shame it only has 7 expansion slots. I would've also appreciated more drive support.
 
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