FRACTAL DESIGN North XL EATX Mid Tower Cabinet ( Chalk White )

The Fractal Design North XL (model FD-C-NOR1X-03) is an E-ATX mid tower PC cabinet finished in Chalk White that blends natural aesthetics with high-performance airflow engineering. Its front panel bars are cut from FSC-certified oak or walnut — giving the chassis a warm, furniture-like character that sits comfortably in a living space as well as a dedicated gaming setup. A faux leather pull tab and sleek steel or brass accents complete the premium exterior. Inside, the North XL accommodates E-ATX, ATX, mATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards, giving builders maximum flexibility when choosing a platform. The left side panel is a full mesh design that feeds fresh air directly to components, while the right panel is solid steel. Seven expansion slots support multi-GPU and high-slot-count add-in cards. Airflow is a clear priority: the front supports up to three 120 mm or three 140 mm fans (three Aspect 140 mm PWM fans are included), the top accepts up to three 120 mm, two 140 mm, or two 180 mm fans, and the rear fits one 120 mm or 140 mm fan — nine 120 mm or eight 140 mm mounts in total. Radiator clearances are equally generous: up to a 420 mm or 360 mm unit at the front, up to 280 mm or 360 mm at the top, and a 120/140 mm unit at the rear. Dust filters are fitted at the front and PSU intake. The front I/O panel provides one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port (up to 20 Gbps), two USB 3.0 ports, and combined audio and microphone jacks. Storage options include two dedicated 2.5-inch drive mounts and two combined 3.5/2.5-inch trays. Cable management is aided by 29 mm of routing space behind the motherboard tray, fixed cable straps, and rubber-grommeted routing holes. Captive thumbscrews are used throughout — on HDD brackets, the SSD bracket, side panels, the fan bracket, and the PSU bracket — making tool-free adjustments straightforward. The GPU clearance is up to 413 mm with the front fan mounted, or 380 mm when a 33 mm-thick 420/360 mm front radiator is installed. PSU length tops out at 290 mm with one HDD tray fitted, or 175 mm with two. CPU cooler height clearance is up to 55 mm with the fan bracket in place (mesh version). Verified specifications: — Model: FD-C-NOR1X-03 — Color: Chalk White — Motherboard support: E-ATX / ATX / mATX / Mini-ITX — Dimensions (L×W×H): 503 × 240 × 509 mm (with feet); 490 × 240 × 490 mm (bare) — Net weight: 9.7 kg (Mesh version) — Front interface: 1× USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, 2× USB 3.0, Audio & Mic — Total fan mounts: 9× 120 mm or 8× 140 mm — Included fans: 3× Aspect 140 mm PWM (front) — Max GPU length: 413 mm (front fan mounted) — Max front radiator: 420/360 mm — Drive mounts: 2× dedicated 2.5", 2× combined 3.5"/2.5" — Expansion slots: 7 — Warranty: 2 years