North XL

North XL combines a transformative take on the gaming PC case with a generous form factor. It fuses design materials with airflow engineering, to make performance gaming a stylish addition to the living space. Inside, it boasts a spacious, flexible, and intuitive interior layout so you can make the most of your building and gaming experience. The North XL RC version offers compatibility with reverse connector motherboards for an even cleaner finish.

  • • Enhance the look of your gaming station with FSC-certified wood and alloy details
  • • Choose a GPU up to 413 mm, or up to 380 mm with a 420 mm front radiator
  • • Get a head start on your build with the three included 140 mm Aspect PWM fans

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Transformative design in a generous format

North XL

Natural design

  • Enjoy a sophisticated looking case which integrates effortlessly into your living space

  • Enhance your gaming station with an FSC-certified oak or walnut front, a faux leather tab and sleek steel or brass details

Gaming ready

  • Choose a GPU up to 413 mm, or up to 380 mm with a 420 mm front radiator

  • Make the most of your build with a generous layout compatible with full E-ATX motherboards (TG and Mesh versions), or ATX hidden connector motherboards (RC version)

Extended cooling

  • Supports front radiators up to 420 mm and top radiators up to 360 mm

  • Get a head start on your build with the three included 140 mm Aspect PWM fans

Type-C interface

Three front USB ports including one USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C with speeds up to 20Gbps

Ventilated performance

  • Natural ventilation through an open front and a stylishly integrated mesh top panel

  • The mesh version of the case features a full mesh side panel in addition to the top

Naturally unique

Enjoy a unique finish, with front panel bars cut from FSC-certified oak or walnut

Easy access

Remove the side panels, unclip the front and pop off the top panel using an integrated tab

Build versatility

  • Make the most of your building experience with an intuitive interior layout

  • Designed for E-ATX / ATX / mATX / mITX motherboards (Mesh & TG versions only)

  • Create a clean build with a case designed for reverse connector motherboards and with ample cable routing space. (RC version only)

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"Fractal Design didn’t re-invent the mid-century modern wheel with its North XL. But it takes what was great about the original and sizes it up for E-ATX motherboards and the longest, largest graphics cards, while keeping the price reasonable."
Tom's Hardware Read the full review
"a PC case that continues to raise the stylistic bar without compromising extreme builds."
Club386 Read the full review
"...it manages to offer more both thanks to size but also due to a few tweaks that Fractal has made. The North XL is functional enough to be really useful, manages to move the needle positively with E-ATX support and improved internal as well as external cable management."
TechPowerUp Read the full review
"All in all, I can only repeat the positive conclusion of the original Fractal Design North. The case looks very similar in many areas, but apart from that it offers more space for larger components. And realistically, I have to say that the additional space required is also easy to cope with."
Basic Tutorials Read the full review
"If you liked the look of the original Fractal Design North but wanted to install an E-ATX motherboard with more 140mm fans, you may well find the North XL is a decent choice."
KitGuru Read the full review

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"The FRACTAL NORTH XL changes EVERYTHING AGAIN!" - Gear Seekers

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"Fractal Design North XL Review" - Christopher Flannigan

North North XL (Mesh & TG) North XL (RC)
Motherboard compatibility ATX E-ATX (330 mm) ATX and mATX with rear-facing connectors
Front radiator Up to 360 mm Up to 420/360 mm Up to 420/360 mm
Top radiator Up to 240 mm Up to 280/360 mm Up to 280/360 mm
Rear radiator 120 mm 120/140 mm 120 mm
Included Aspect 140 mm fans 2 3 3
Total 120 mm fan mounts 8 (Mesh) 6 (TG) 9 (Mesh) 7 (TG) 7
Total 140 mm fan mounts 6 (Mesh) 4 (TG) 8 (Mesh) 6 (TG) 5
Graphics card (max length) Up to 355 mm Up to 413 mm Up to 413 mm
CPU cooler max height 145 mm with Fan Bracket (Mesh version only)/ 170 mm without 155 mm with Fan Bracket (Mesh version) / 185 mm without 169 mm

Specifications

  • Dedicated 2.5" drive mounts
    2
  • Combined 3.5/2.5” drive mounts
    2 included
  • 5.25” drive mounts
    0
  • Expansion slots
    7
  • Front interface
    1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20 Gbps), 2xUSB 3.0, Audio & Mic
  • Total fan mounts (TG Version)
    7 x 120 mm or 6 x 140 mm
  • Total fan mounts (Mesh Version)
    9 x 120 mm or 8 x 140 mm
  • Total fan mounts (RC Version)
    7 x 120 mm or 5 x 140 mm
  • Front fan
    3 x 120 mm, 3 x 140 mm (3 x Aspect 140mm PWM included)
  • Top fan
    3 x 120 mm, 2 x 140 mm or 2 x 180 mm
  • Rear fan
    1 x 120/140 mm (Mesh & TG Version), 1x 120 mm (RC Version)
  • Dust filters
    Front, PSU
  • Fixed cable straps
    Yes
  • Cable routing grommets
    Yes (Mesh & TG Version), No (RC Version)
  • Captive thumbscrews
    HDD brackets, SSD bracket, Side Panels, Fan Bracket, PSU Bracket
  • Left side panel (Mesh Version)
    Mesh
  • Left side panel (TG & RC Version)
    Tempered Glass
  • Right side panel
    Steel

Compatibility

  • Motherboard compatibility
    E-ATX / ATX / mATX / Mini-ITX (Mesh & TG Version), ATX and mATX with rear-facing connectors/ Mini-ITX (RC Version Only)
  • Power supply type
    ATX
  • PSU max length
    1 HDD Tray: 290mm max, 2 HDD Trays: 175 mm
  • GPU max length
    413 mm with front fan mounted / 380 mm with a 33 mm-thick 420/360 mm front mounted radiator
  • CPU cooler max height
    155 mm with Fan Bracket (Mesh version) / 185 mm without (TG Version) / 169 mm (RC Version)
  • Front radiator
    Up to 420/360 mm
  • Top radiator
    Up to 280/360 mm
  • Rear radiator
    120/140 mm (Mesh & TG Version), 120 mm (RC Version)
  • Cable routing space
    29 mm (Mesh & TG Version), 45mm (RC Version)

Dimensions

  • Case dimensions (LxWxH)
    503 x 240 x 509 mm
  • Case dimensions w/o feet/protrusions/screws
    490 x 240 x 490 mm
  • Net weight
    9.7kg (Mesh) / 9.5kg (TG) / 9.7kg (RC)
  • Package dimensions (LxWxH)
    604 x 355 x 608 mm
  • Gross weight
    11.9 kg (Mesh) / 11.7kg (TG) / 11.6 (RC)

Other

  • Package contents (Mesh version)
    North XL case, Accessory Box, Fan Bracket Accessory Box, User Manual
  • Package contents (TG version)
    North XL case, Accessory Box, User Manual
  • Package contents (RC version)
    North XL RC case, Accessory Box, User Manual
  • EAN
    Charcoal Black: 7340172706533, Charcoal Black TGD: 7340172706540, Chalk White: 7340172706557, Chalk White TGC: 7340172706564, RC Charcoal Black TG Dark: 7340172709466, RC Chalk White TG Clear: 7340172709473
  • UPC
    Charcoal Black: 843276106539, Charcoal Black TGD: 843276106546, Chalk White: 843276106553, Chalk White TGC: 843276106560, RC Charcoal Black TG Dark: 843276109462 , RC Chalk White TG Clear: 843276109479
  • JAN
    Charcoal Black: 4537694326902, Charcoal Black TGD: 4537694326919, Chalk White: 4537694326926, Chalk White TGC: 4537694326933, RC Charcoal Black TG Dark: N/A, RC Chalk White TG Clear: N/A
  • Product Code
    Charcoal Black: FD-C-NOR1X-01, Charcoal Black TGD: FD-C-NOR1X-02, Chalk White: FD-C-NOR1X-03, Chalk White TGC: FD-C-NOR1X-04, RC Charcoal Black TG Dark: FD-C-NOR1X-05, RC Chalk White TG Clear: FD-C-NOR1X-06
  • Warranty
    2 Years