Case Fractal North XL Charcoal White - FD-C-NOR1X-03

Fractal North XL Charcoal White is a middle tower case aimed at more serious builds – including with large graphics cards and massive air coolers. It supports a wide range of motherboards – from Mini ITX to Extended ATX, giving you the freedom to plan your configuration without unnecessary compromises. The included three fans provide you with basic, fully functional airflow right out of the box, without needing to immediately search for additional ones. The combination of a length for a graphics card up to 413 mm and a cooler height up to 185 mm makes it suitable for high-end components.

What you get

You get a case with spacious internal volume and flexibility for future upgrades – Extended ATX motherboard, long graphics card, and large CPU cooler can coexist without issues. With the three included fans (two side 140 mm PWM Aspect and one more), the starting cooling is at a good level, and you can add two more side fans if needed. Support for power supplies up to 290 mm, mounted at the bottom, frees up space for better cable management and cleaner airflow. With two 3.5" and two 2.5" slots, you can easily combine large HDDs for storage and SSDs for the system and games without running out of slots. The front I/O ports with USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C and two USB 3.0 give you quick access for flash drives, external SSDs, and peripherals without bending down to the back panel.

• Support for ATX, Mini ITX, Micro ATX, Extended ATX motherboards, so you can plan both compact and more serious high-end builds in the same case.
• Form factor Middle Tower, balancing between enough internal space and reasonable external size for a desk or under it.
• A total of 3 fans are included, with space for 2 x 120/140 mm on the side (with already installed 2 x 140 mm PWM Aspect), and on top, you can add up to 3 x 80 mm for additional cooling.
• Support for graphics cards up to 413 mm, which is sufficient even for long modern GPU models with massive coolers.
• Maximum height for CPU cooler 185 mm, allowing you to use large air towers without wondering if they will fit.
• Two 3.5" and two 2.5" slots provide a good balance between capacity for mass storage and space for fast SSDs.
• I/O panel with 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0 and 1 x combo audio/mic, plus power button and LED, so you have modern and convenient access to connected devices.
• Support for power supplies up to 290 mm, mounted at the bottom, which helps for better weight distribution and easier cable management.
• 7 expansion slots, allowing a combination of GPU, additional cards (capture, sound, network), etc. in more complex systems.
• Panel without a window, suitable for people who care more about a clean appearance and low visual noise than an RGB show.

Who it is suitable for

This case is suitable for gamers and enthusiasts planning a serious ATX or Extended ATX build with a large graphics card and impressive air cooler, but still want a middle tower, not a huge full tower. It is also a good choice for people who value modern I/O (including Type-C) and more storage options without skimping on airflow. If you are looking for a fully compact mini-ITX case with a transparent panel for an RGB show, this is not the most accurate option.

The strongest aspect of Fractal North XL Charcoal White is the combination of space, flexibility for high-end hardware, and already included fans, allowing you to build a serious configuration with good airflow right out of the box.