This case is absolutely gorgeous. The walnut front is beautiful, the brass detailing is amazing, and it’s a pleasure to build in given its size. I recommend the XL over the standard version given the ever increasing size of GPU’s. Cable management is also a breeze allowing for clean runs and an almost cable less front end.
Couple knocks against it:
The thumbs screws are not good, the threading is pretty horrid on most of them requiring a screwdriver to unscrew them. I went ahead and replaced them with higher quality screws.
The pre installed fans are a tad loud when you put load on them. Airflow is great and they perform well stock but those sensitive to sound might find it annoying. Best to tweak bios settings to find the best fan curve for you or replace with Noctua fans.
Otherwise this case is amazing and looks great in almost any setting. If you want a case that is sleek, modern, understated but high quality, then this is the case for you.
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This case is absolutely gorgeous. The walnut front is beautiful, the brass detailing is amazing, and it’s a pleasure to build in given its size. I recommend the XL over the standard version given the ever increasing size of GPU’s. Cable management is also a breeze allowing for clean runs and an almost cable less front end.Couple knocks against it:The thumbs screws are not good, the threading is pretty horrid on most of them requiring a screwdriver to unscrew them. I went ahead and replaced them with higher quality screws.The pre installed fans are a tad loud when you put load on them. Airflow is great and they perform well stock but those sensitive to sound might find it annoying. Best to tweak bios settings to find the best fan curve for you or replace with Noctua fans.Otherwise this case is amazing and looks great in almost any setting. If you want a case that is sleek, modern, understated but high quality, then this is the case for you.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2024
Color: Charcoal Black TG DarkStyle: North XLVerified Purchase
This case is absolutely gorgeous. The walnut front is beautiful, the brass detailing is amazing, and it’s a pleasure to build in given its size. I recommend the XL over the standard version given the ever increasing size of GPU’s. Cable management is also a breeze allowing for clean runs and an almost cable less front end.
Couple knocks against it:
The thumbs screws are not good, the threading is pretty horrid on most of them requiring a screwdriver to unscrew them. I went ahead and replaced them with higher quality screws.
The pre installed fans are a tad loud when you put load on them. Airflow is great and they perform well stock but those sensitive to sound might find it annoying. Best to tweak bios settings to find the best fan curve for you or replace with Noctua fans.
Otherwise this case is amazing and looks great in almost any setting. If you want a case that is sleek, modern, understated but high quality, then this is the case for you.
Couple knocks against it:
The thumbs screws are not good, the threading is pretty horrid on most of them requiring a screwdriver to unscrew them. I went ahead and replaced them with higher quality screws.
The pre installed fans are a tad loud when you put load on them. Airflow is great and they perform well stock but those sensitive to sound might find it annoying. Best to tweak bios settings to find the best fan curve for you or replace with Noctua fans.
Otherwise this case is amazing and looks great in almost any setting. If you want a case that is sleek, modern, understated but high quality, then this is the case for you.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024
Color: Charcoal Black TG DarkStyle: NorthVerified Purchase
I transplanted a mini-ITX build into this thing and now have so much room for activities!
Been building in Fractals for about a decade now. Solid and well thought-out designs, plenty of options for mounting fans and radiators to, adequate cable management channel space/tietowns. The North is no exception - great to build in and looks good on a desk or an AV shelf.
Cooling/noise-wise, the two stock fans up front are working perfectly fine in their default configuration. Even at their max speed, the noise is noticeable but tolerable. Only found that out because I plugged them into the AIO header on my board on accident rather than the PWM header. Oops!
Been building in Fractals for about a decade now. Solid and well thought-out designs, plenty of options for mounting fans and radiators to, adequate cable management channel space/tietowns. The North is no exception - great to build in and looks good on a desk or an AV shelf.
Cooling/noise-wise, the two stock fans up front are working perfectly fine in their default configuration. Even at their max speed, the noise is noticeable but tolerable. Only found that out because I plugged them into the AIO header on my board on accident rather than the PWM header. Oops!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2024
Color: Charcoal Black TG DarkStyle: NorthVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
The building was easy, although I never found a fan hub in the cable management section so don't let it break your heart on that level (no biggie for me). Perhaps it was for the mesh-sided case.
I LOVE the overall smart designs, especially the easy-release (my term) PSU dock. It's super useful when swapping out psu's or just working on cable management, especially with a fully modular PSU. And just the back design: It's beautiful. First time ever I could sneak a little 80mm rear exhaust fan in addition to the standard 120. Never thought I would check out a computer's backside so much, lol!
All the dust panels are incredibly easy to access and remove--YES!!! But be aware that the top slides off almost too easily, and the front could pop off fairly easily during transport. I now A. slide the top off and set it aside and B. I am VERY careful about not using the bottom of the front cover as a handle if I need to move the case. This thing is such a beauty--and really a design marvel--I don't want to risk dropping it.
Would recommend this to anyone. Thanks to Fractal Design for letting me have my cake and eat it too with my (secretly classy) bedroom/office gaming setup! I'm very incredibly pleased.
Color: Charcoal Black TG DarkStyle: NorthVerified Purchase
Now for a grown-up case... For my shamelessly RGB-saturated gaming rig (LOL)
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
I love the modern mid-century, classy vibe of this case! Then of course I had to put a ridiculous gaming computer with RGB's everywhere inside, immediately, lol.Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
The building was easy, although I never found a fan hub in the cable management section so don't let it break your heart on that level (no biggie for me). Perhaps it was for the mesh-sided case.
I LOVE the overall smart designs, especially the easy-release (my term) PSU dock. It's super useful when swapping out psu's or just working on cable management, especially with a fully modular PSU. And just the back design: It's beautiful. First time ever I could sneak a little 80mm rear exhaust fan in addition to the standard 120. Never thought I would check out a computer's backside so much, lol!
All the dust panels are incredibly easy to access and remove--YES!!! But be aware that the top slides off almost too easily, and the front could pop off fairly easily during transport. I now A. slide the top off and set it aside and B. I am VERY careful about not using the bottom of the front cover as a handle if I need to move the case. This thing is such a beauty--and really a design marvel--I don't want to risk dropping it.
Would recommend this to anyone. Thanks to Fractal Design for letting me have my cake and eat it too with my (secretly classy) bedroom/office gaming setup! I'm very incredibly pleased.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2024
Color: Charcoal Black TG DarkStyle: NorthVerified Purchase
This case is hands down one of the best cases I've worked with. Its nice to see case designers come up with designs that aren't so "gamer" and make something that is more along the lines of a piece of furniture.
Working in the case itself is easy. Its very spacious and easy to disassemble and get to where you need to. Wire Management is easy to do and keep wires well organized. If you are going to do a front mounted radiator you do need to be mindful of your graphics card size. With a front radiator you can get a 380mm graphics card at most, and that's going to be a tight fit.
The case is easy to keep clean, stays cool, and is stays surprisingly quite for the mesh front and top. I did go with a glass side, figuring that would keep noise down since I put the computer in my living room.
Working in the case itself is easy. Its very spacious and easy to disassemble and get to where you need to. Wire Management is easy to do and keep wires well organized. If you are going to do a front mounted radiator you do need to be mindful of your graphics card size. With a front radiator you can get a 380mm graphics card at most, and that's going to be a tight fit.
The case is easy to keep clean, stays cool, and is stays surprisingly quite for the mesh front and top. I did go with a glass side, figuring that would keep noise down since I put the computer in my living room.
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Me encanto, tengo dos iguales en casa.
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Tengo que decir, que antes de comprarla también vi un video en youtube de un unboxing con su review, esta es la XL y queria estar seguro de que me iba a entrar todo sin problema, la gráfica es enorme y el disipador de la CPU también.
Trae detalles, como en otras cajas que se precien hoy en día, la tornillería, las correas, las cintas y en esta también una bandeja lateral para colocar 2 ventiladores auxiliares para refrigerar la gráfica o bien la CPU, en mi caso no la he colocado
No es blanca "blanco nieve" a ver, es como color hueso o blanco huevo y el interior tampoco es que sea negro, he montado otras cajas blancas con el interior igualmente blanco, pero en esta es mas bien gris oscuro, que en la mía no se ve porque es cerrada sin ventana, el lateral es Mesh (panel micro agujereado) la parte superior igualmente es una maya.
Trae 3 ventiladores de 120 PWM en el frontal (que se pueden retirar) yo le colocado otros 2 de 140 uno detras y otro arriba., le he colocado también otro de 80 sujeto por fuera detrás de la gráfica para ayudar a extraer el aire caliente cuando esté a tope.
No está insonorizada, pero tampoco es ruidosa al tener ventiladores de 140 (incluidos los de la CPU) que son mas silenciosos, unas buenas patas de goma y topes también de goma para los discos duros (si los pones) eso sí el aire fluye que da gusto, es muy fresca.
A la hora de montar y desmontar es fácil, son tornillos de palometa que se pueden quitar con los dedos o incluso la tapa superior que se desliza hacia atrás sin tornillos (tiene una lengüeta de piel)
En resumen, muy buena estética y diseño, que la puedes poner en una sala o salón sin que te parta la vista, jejejejjj.
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