Case Fractal North XL Charcoal Black - FD-C-NOR1X-01

Fractal North XL Charcoal Black is a middle tower case aimed at more serious builds where you want plenty of space and good airflow without unnecessary effects. It supports a wide range of motherboards – from Mini ITX to Extended ATX, giving you freedom for any configurations. Included are 3 x Aspect 140mm PWM fans at the front, providing a solid foundation for decent airflow right out of the box. The maximum length for a graphics card is up to 413 mm, making it a comfortable home for even the longest GPUs on the market.

What you get

The large internal volume and support for up to 185 mm cooler height allow you to install a massive air CPU cooler without worrying about it hitting the side panel. At the front, you can mount up to 3 x 140 mm fans (already included) or rearrange them according to how you cool the GPU and CPU. On top, there are options for 3 x 120 mm, 2 x 140 mm, or 2 x 180 mm, which is convenient if you plan more serious cooling or a quiet build with larger fans at low speeds. The seven expansion slots provide freedom for standard and thicker cards, and the separate space for the power supply up to 290 mm below allows you to install a longer PSU without sacrificing cable management.

• Case form factor Middle Tower, suitable for powerful gaming and workstation configurations with enough airflow and space.
• Support for motherboards ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, and Extended ATX, so you are not limited in your choice of platform.
• Included are 3 x Aspect 140mm PWM fans at the front for strong basic airflow without additional costs.
• Rich cooling options: front up to 3 x 120/140 mm, top up to 3 x 120 mm, 2 x 140 mm or 2 x 180 mm, rear 1 x 120/140 mm.
• Maximum cooler height 185 mm, allowing installation of some of the largest air CPU coolers on the market.
• Support for graphics cards up to 413 mm, sufficient even for the longest high-end GPU models.
• I/O panel with 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0 and Audio & Mic, for quick access to peripherals and audio at the front.
• Storage slots: 2 x 3.5" for HDD and 2 x 2.5" for SSD, sufficient for a typical gaming or workstation build.
• The power supply is mounted at the bottom and can be up to 290 mm, which facilitates cable management and improves airflow.
• The panel is windowless, focusing on functionality and a more discreet appearance, without worrying about an RGB show.

Who it is suitable for

This case is for you if you are planning a serious gaming or workstation build with a large GPU, high air cooler, and many fans, and want a spacious, well-ventilated chassis without glass panels. It is also suitable for those who value a quiet configuration – the larger volume and options for 140/180 mm fans help achieve low speeds and less noise. If you are looking for a super compact case or absolutely want to see your hardware through a window, this is probably not your format.

The combination of a large internal volume, serious cooling options, and real support for long graphics cards makes Fractal North XL Charcoal Black a very stable foundation for a long-term, powerful build. Especially valuable are the included 140 mm fans and the freedom to choose almost any platform and components.