Case Fractal North XL RC Black TG Dark - FD-C-NOR1X-05

Fractal North XL RC Black TG Dark is a full tower case aimed at more serious gaming and workstation builds, where you want more space and better airflow. It supports a wide range of motherboard formats – from Mini ITX to Extended ATX – giving you freedom for future upgrades. The tempered glass showcases your hardware without sacrificing strength and sound insulation. It impresses with a length for graphics cards up to 413 mm and space for large power supplies up to 290 mm, making it convenient for high-end configurations.

What you get

You get a chassis with very good internal volume, which comfortably accommodates long GPUs and massive coolers with a height of up to 169 mm – important if you plan to use a powerful air cooler. The support for large radiators at the front (up to 420/360 mm), on top (up to 280/360 mm), and at the back (120 mm) gives you serious flexibility when choosing AIO or custom water cooling. The three included fans provide basic airflow right from the start, without needing to buy additional fans immediately. The combo bays for 2.5"/3.5" drives allow you to combine faster SSDs for OS and games with larger HDDs for archiving and media. The I/O panel with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C gives you quick front access for external SSDs and modern peripherals.

• Support for motherboards in ATX, Mini ITX, Micro ATX, and Extended ATX formats, providing great freedom in platform selection and upgrades.
• Form factor Full Tower, providing a spacious interior for powerful configurations with many components and good cable management.
• Tempered glass on the side panel, allowing you to showcase your build while maintaining strength and durability.
• Support for water radiator installation: front up to 420/360 mm, top up to 280/360 mm, and back 120 mm, suitable for serious cooling.
• Includes 3 fans, so you have a ready base for adequate airflow straight out of the box.
• Maximum graphics card length 413 mm and cooler height up to 169 mm, allowing the use of large GPUs and high-end air coolers.
• Supports power supplies up to 290 mm, mounted at the bottom, providing space for powerful PSUs and cleaner cable management.
• Two separate 2.5" slots plus 2 x 2.5"/3.5" Combo Bay for flexible combinations of SSD and HDD according to your needs.
• Rich front I/O: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20 Gbps), 2 x USB 3.0, and separate outputs for Audio & Mic for convenience in daily use.
• 7 expansion slots, covering standard needs for one or two larger cards and additional controllers.

Who it is suitable for

This case is suitable if you are pursuing a more serious gaming or workstation build with a long GPU, powerful power supply, and potentially larger water configuration. It is also a good choice if you want a clean, well-ventilated interior with visible hardware through the glass panel. It is not the most sensible option if you are making a very compact or strictly budget build, where every space and lev is critical.

The combination of a spacious full tower format, serious radiator support, and long graphics cards, plus modern I/O with fast USB-C makes Fractal North XL RC Black TG Dark a very stable foundation for a future build that won't limit you for years.