FRACTAL DESIGN North Charcoal ATX Mid Tower Cabinet (Black)

The Fractal Design North Charcoal (model FD-C-NOR1C-02) is an ATX mid-tower PC cabinet built around a philosophy of natural materials and refined engineering. The front panel is available in real oak or walnut wood, complemented by a faux-leather integrated access tab on the top and sleek steel or brass accent details throughout, giving the case a distinctive aesthetic that fits comfortably in a living space or dedicated gaming setup. The exterior is finished in black with a tempered glass side panel, letting you showcase internal components without sacrificing the overall design language. Airflow is handled through a fine-patterned mesh front opening and a mesh-integrated top panel that together promote natural convective ventilation. Two Fractal Design Aspect 140 mm PWM fans come pre-installed at the front, and the chassis supports up to eight 120 mm or six 140 mm fans in total across front, top, and rear positions. The open front accommodates up to a 360 mm radiator, the top supports up to a 240 mm radiator, and the rear fits a single 120 mm radiator, giving builders extensive liquid-cooling flexibility. Component clearances are generous: graphics cards up to 355 mm (with or without front fans installed) fit without modification, CPU coolers reach 170 mm tall without a front radiator (145 mm with the optional fan bracket on the mesh variant), and ATX power supplies up to 255 mm (single HDD tray configuration) are accommodated. The interior supports ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards across seven bridgeless expansion slots. Storage options include two combined 3.5-inch/2.5-inch drive mounts included in the box and two dedicated 2.5-inch SSD mounts, for a total of four drives. The front I/O panel provides one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port (up to 10 Gbps, with fast-charging support), two USB 3.0 ports, and combined audio/microphone jacks. Cable management is aided by 30 mm of routing space behind the motherboard tray, fixed cable straps, rubber grommets, and captive thumbscrews on HDD brackets, SSD brackets, side panels, the fan bracket, and the PSU bracket. Dust filters are present at the front and PSU intake. Fractal Design backs this cabinet with a 2-year warranty. Verified Specifications: Model: FD-C-NOR1C-02 | Form Factor: ATX Mid-Tower | Motherboard Support: ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | Case Dimensions (L×W×H): 447 × 215 × 469 mm | Net Weight: 7.7 kg | Gross Weight: 9.3 kg | Expansion Slots: 7 (bridgeless) | Pre-installed Fans: 2 × Aspect 140 mm PWM (front) | Total Fan Mounts: 8 × 120 mm or 6 × 140 mm | Front Radiator: up to 360 mm | Top Radiator: up to 240 mm | Rear Radiator: 1 × 120 mm | GPU Max Length: 355 mm | CPU Cooler Max Height: 170 mm (without front radiator) | PSU Type: ATX | Storage: 2 × combined 3.5″/2.5″ + 2 × dedicated 2.5″ | Front I/O: 1 × USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 × USB 3.0, Audio/Mic | Side Panel: Tempered Glass | Cable Routing Space: 30 mm | Dust Filters: Front, PSU | Warranty: 2 Years