

🖤 Where premium design meets powerhouse performance — don’t just build, make a statement.
The Fractal Design North Charcoal Black is a mid-tower ATX gaming case featuring a unique walnut wood front panel and tempered dark glass side panel. It includes two 140mm Aspect PWM fans for superior airflow, supports GPUs up to 355mm, and offers modern connectivity with a front USB Type-C port. Designed for both style and function, it’s perfect for professionals seeking a high-performance build that doubles as a sophisticated workspace centerpiece.








| ASIN | B09V8HNWW9 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 2,514 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 5 in Computer Cases |
| Brand | Fractal Design |
| Colour | Charcoal Black - Tempered Glass Dark Tint |
| Computer Memory Type | DIMM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (930) |
| Date First Available | 20 Dec. 2022 |
| Graphics Card Description | Integrated |
| Graphics Card Interface | Integrated |
| Graphics Card Ram Size | 8 |
| Graphics RAM Type | DDR DRAM |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Hard Disk Description | SSD |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 |
| Hard Drive Interface | eSATA |
| Hard Drive Size | 80 |
| Item Weight | 9.5 kg |
| Item model number | FD-C-NOR1C-02 |
| Manufacturer | Fractal Design |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 8 GB |
| Memory Technology | DDR |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| Operating System | DOS |
| Optical Drive Type | BD-R |
| Processor Brand | NVIDIA |
| Processor Speed | 3 |
| Processor Type | A-Series |
| Product Dimensions | 44.7 x 21.5 x 46.9 cm; 9.5 kg |
| Series | FD-C-NOR1C-02 |
L**.
A Stunning Case with Great Functionality.
I recently built my PC using the Fractal Design North case, and it’s easily the most beautiful case I’ve ever owned. The combination of natural wood accents with a minimalist metal frame is absolutely stunning—it looks more like furniture than a typical PC case! Pros: Aesthetic: The wood panelling adds a premium, unique look that blends perfectly into my workspace. Build Quality: Everything feels solid and well-made, from the frame to the fine mesh panels. Airflow: Excellent ventilation thanks to the mesh design and spacious interior—my temps have never been better. Easy to Work With: The modular design and cable management options made assembly a breeze. Roomy Interior: Plenty of space for large GPUs and additional cooling options. Cons: Slightly expensive, but you’re paying for the premium materials and design. A bit limited in terms of radiator size if you plan to use custom liquid cooling. Overall, this case is perfect for anyone who wants a high-performance PC build without sacrificing style. It’s a standout piece that looks amazing in any setup!
K**I
Beautiful premium case with great airflow!
The Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark case is absolutely stunning. The walnut wood front panel gives it a unique, premium look that really stands out from typical gaming cases. The tempered glass side panel shows off the build beautifully, making it perfect for a high-end setup. Airflow is excellent right out of the box thanks to the two included 140mm Aspect PWM fans, and there’s plenty of room for additional cooling if you want to go all out with custom fans or liquid cooling. Cable management is clean and straightforward, and the case feels very well-built with quality materials throughout. The inclusion of a USB Type-C port on the front I/O is a nice modern touch too. Overall, this case combines style, function, and airflow perfectly, ideal for showcasing a powerful build like an i9 and RTX 5080 setup. Truly a beautiful and thoughtfully designed case.
A**N
Great case, with a few minor issues
I love this case, it looks gorgeous and I 100% intend to continue to use this, however, why there is no dust filter on the top is beyond me. I imagine the mesh on top is intended to act as a dust filter of sorts, but I can promise you it does not. It is a somewhat small case, in that I had a fright trying to install my XFX 7800xt 319, because the card itself was longer than the width of the glass pane so I had to twist the card a bit to fit it. I would not be comfortable putting a front radiator in this case, but top radiators are better anyway. I'd recommend 2x140mm fans in the front, not the included ones, I find the Aspect 140mm fans to be very loud for 140mm fans, as intake, a rear 120mm exhaust, and a 280mm AIO on top as exhaust. The position the stock fans came in was great, it is almost like my cpu and gpu have their own intake fans because of this, but I find the CPU 8/16pin slot to be too small and not in a great position. It is amazing to build in otherwise though, nice deep cable channel towards the front of the right side panel with 3 preinstalled velcro cable ties, it comes with a few(4 I think) standard zip-ties in the accessory box, the mesh model comes with a fan hub too, though the TG one does not. It has some nice quality of life stuff with it, the middle MOBO stand-off isn't a screw one rather a positioning one that makes installation easier, all panels are easily removable, and the HDD & SSD brackets are great, though with a Corsair SATA power cable, I had to bend the cable to plug this in. If you are buying this case, it won't be for price, or anything like that, it will be purely for the looks of it, and it is damned gorgeous
M**X
North review
I bought a new PC case for my boyfriend for his birthday. His old case was a Corsair cube case a few years old but had a major dust problem as well as snapped panels and I wanted to get him a new one that had great airflow but also be great with dust. He specifically wanted a Fractal case so I settled on this one. I was very drawn by the walnut front panel and I'm happy to say it's solid and very good looking with the satin charcoal powder paint body. The front if the case is mostly open with two included fans mounted pulling air in. This is great for airflow as there's not much stopping air coming in the front. I offered to transfer his system from his old case to his new one and I'm happy to say the Fractal case is great to build a system in and is made quite easy. There is two dedicated SSD mounts and two HDD mounts in the back but I only had access to one HDD space as the PSU was too large. He has three SSDs so one had to float on some cables which is fine. The back of the case where the wires go is quite tight even with good cable tied cables and neatly routed PSU cables; it was somewhat tricky getting the back panel to latch and slide but eventually I got it and there's no panel buldge. The GPU is an ASUS 3070ti, a big card and this case has plenty of space to take it. I myself have a high end Corsair smart case which is triple the price of this case and I have a similar sized card and it only barely fits so props to Fractal for ensuring we can fit our new big cards in these normal sized cases. I really like the golden metal accents like the power button and the feet. It pairs very well and uniquely with the charcoal and walnut. The airflow was great after testing and I gave the case a positive airflow to help with dust. In summary: The North case is a great case slightly above budget range. If you want a nice subtle case with good quality paint and building options/space but only have a small budget, I recommend putting this case at the top end of your budget as it's worth springing for.
C**.
Tiene un diseño muy premium. Queda perfecto en mi estudio. Tengan cuidado con la compatibilidad de AIO. Soporta al frente hasta 360mm y arriba 240mm. Tiene suficiente espacio para administrar los cables en la parte lateral. En general buen upgrade de un NZXT S340.
N**A
حلو مره ولون الخشب افتح شي بسيطط من الصوره
K**D
1er pc que je monte par mes propre moyen et le boîtier est vraiment plaisant pour ça en plus d’être esthétique ! Les ventilo fournis sont un bon plus !
J**S
I used this case for my custom PC build and I absolutely love it. What originally drew me to it was the design. The wood front immediately reminded me of my dad’s old stereo cabinet, and that warm brown wood detail gives the case a very clean and classic look that stands out from typical gaming cases. Beyond the looks, the build experience was excellent. I was able to fit an AIO cooler and a full sized graphics card with no issues at all. There was plenty of room to work in, and everything felt well thought out during installation. The case also has a lot of great features that make building and maintaining a system easier. Airflow is solid, cable management is straightforward, and the overall construction feels sturdy and high quality. It manages to look stylish without sacrificing performance or practicality. If you want a case that combines modern PC functionality with a timeless design, this one is an excellent choice. It looks great in a room and performs just as well as it looks.
K**I
Absolutely in love with the case. It was like love at first site. Beautifully crafted wooden panel in the front and the dark black contrasting body.
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