FRACTAL DESIGN North Chalk Clear ATX Mid Tower Cabinet (White)

The Fractal Design North (model FD-C-NOR1C-04) in Chalk White with TG Clear side panel is a Red Dot Design Award 2023 winner that brings living-room aesthetics together with serious airflow engineering. The front panel is crafted from real oak or walnut wood, complemented by either steel or brass accent details and a faux-leather pull tab for effortless top-panel access — a combination of natural materials rarely seen in mid-tower enclosures. Inside, the North accommodates ATX, mATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards and ships with two pre-installed Aspect 140 mm PWM fans in the front. The open mesh front and fine-patterned mesh ventilation allow strong airflow while dust filters on the front intake and PSU shroud keep the build clean over time. The layout supports up to four 140 mm or six 120 mm fans across eight total 120 mm-equivalent mounting positions, giving builders wide thermal headroom. Cooling compatibility is a standout: a 360 mm front radiator, 240 mm top radiator, and 120 mm rear radiator can all be fitted simultaneously (with per-configuration clearance notes in the manual). GPU support extends up to 355 mm in length. A USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port (10 Gbps, fast-charge capable) sits alongside two USB 3.0 ports and audio/mic jacks on the I/O panel for modern peripheral connectivity. Cable management is aided by 30 mm of routing space behind the motherboard tray, cable routing grommets, and fixed cable straps. Captive thumbscrews on drive brackets, side panels, fan bracket, and PSU bracket reduce the need for tools during assembly or upgrades. Seven bridgeless expansion slots accommodate multi-slot GPUs and add-in cards with no obstruction. Verifiable Specifications: - Model: FD-C-NOR1C-04 - Form factor: ATX mid tower - Motherboard support: ATX / mATX / Mini-ITX - Dimensions (L×W×H): 447 × 215 × 469 mm; net weight 7.7 kg - Included fans: 2 × Aspect 140 mm PWM (front) - Total fan mounts: up to 8 × 120 mm or 6 × 140 mm - Front radiator: up to 360 mm; Top: up to 240 mm; Rear: 120 mm - GPU max length: 355 mm - CPU cooler max height: 170 mm (145 mm with mesh-version fan bracket) - Front I/O: 1 × USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 × USB 3.0, Audio & Mic - Storage: 2 dedicated 2.5" mounts + 2 combined 3.5"/2.5" mounts (included) - Expansion slots: 7 (bridgeless) - Cable routing space: 30 mm - Dust filters: front, PSU - Warranty: 2 years