Fractal Design North Charcoal Black
Fractal Design North Charcoal Black
The Fractal Design North charcoal black PC case combines high-performance cooling with natural materials. This midi tower features an open front grille made of real walnut, allowing for natural airflow and supporting ATX, mATX, and mITX motherboards. The interior can accommodate graphics cards up to 355mm long and offers flexible installation options for water cooling radiators.
Midi Tower
Case size
170mm
Max. CPU cooler height
355mm
Maximum graphics card length
2×
Number of installed fans
8×
Total number of fan positions
Key features of the Fractal Design North Charcoal Black PC case
- The front panel consists of real walnut strips with an open structure
- The top panel includes a high-speed USB-C interface
- Cooling is handled by two pre-installed Aspect 14 PWM fans
- The design allows for the installation of water cooling radiators
- The system offers a total of eight fan positions
Construction and design
The foundation of the chassis is a sturdy steel frame, providing stability for the entire system. The front is complemented by real walnut strips that allow fresh air to flow directly to the fans. The side panel is a steel panel with an opaque finish. Access to the computer's interior is made easy by a removable top panel with an integrated tab, enabling quick and convenient handling of internal components during maintenance or upgrades.
Cooling and connectivity
It can hold a total of eight fans, and two Aspect 14 PWM fans are already installed in the front position from the factory. For water cooling, there is space for radiators at the front and top of the case. The connectivity on the top panel includes two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and one high-speed USB-C connector for data transfer speeds of up to 20Gb/s. It also features separate audio inputs and outputs for headphones and a microphone.
Internal space
The interior offers flexible storage installation options with two combined drive bays and two dedicated SSD positions. There is space for a graphics card up to 355mm in length while keeping the front fans. The maximum processor cooler height is 170mm. The ATX-format power supply has its own place in the lower, separate chamber, which helps with cable management and improves overall airflow.
Motherboard formats
- ATX
- mATX (Micro ATX)
- mITX (Mini ITX)
Fans
- Top fan size: 2× 120mm, 2× 140mm
- Rear fan size: 1× 120mm
- Front fan size: 2× 140mm, 3× 120mm
- Side fan size: 2× 120mm, 2× 140mm
Ports
- USB 3.2 Gen 1
- USB-C
- 3.5mm jack (headphones)
- 3.5mm jack (microphone)
Specifications
Usage and size
Colour
Internal structure
External structure
PSU
Cooling system
Backlight
Material
Dimensions
| Code: | CBnor1 |
| Warranty: | 24 months |
| Links: | Producer's Website: |
| Manufacturer information |
Fractal Gaming AB, Victor Hasselblads gata 16A, 42131 Gothenburg, Sweden [email protected] 
|