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Mid Tower · E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX · 450 mm
8.3
$190Nov 9
Fractal Design North XL Charcoal Black TG
An E-ATX wood-front mid tower with 420 mm front radiators and 413 mm GPU room, keeping the North's look in a larger body.
- Mid Tower
- E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- 413 mm
- 185 mm
- 57.62 L
PCPR score
8.5
Great
Best price we’ve seen
$195Nov 9
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The short version
The North XL is the larger version of Fractal's wood-fronted North, with walnut slats, room for E-ATX boards, 413 mm graphics cards, 185 mm coolers and front radiators up to 420 mm. Three Aspect 14 PWM fans come fitted. Tom's Hardware rated it highly for thermals and design, and Club386 praised its airflow and cable management. It suits builders who want a statement case for large hardware, though both reviewers noted minor practical complaints.
Pros
- Fits E-ATX boards, 413 mm graphics cards and 185 mm coolers
- Up to a 420 mm front radiator and 360 mm top radiator
- Real walnut slats on a mesh front panel
- Three Aspect 14 PWM fans included
Cons
- Tom's Hardware found it noisy
- Club386 wanted a larger fan hub and a stronger top panel clasp
- Thumbscrews rather than quick-release side panels
Best for
- Large high-end builds in living spaces
- Builders who want wood styling with full-size hardware
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Full specifications
Core
- Style
- Mid Tower
Fit
- Motherboard support
- E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- Back-connect board support
- No
- Max GPU length
- 413 mm
- Max CPU cooler height
- 185 mm
- PSU support
- ATX
- Max PSU length
- 290 mm
- Expansion slots
- 7
- 3.5" bays
- 2
- 2.5" bays
- 2
Cooling
- Front radiator
- 120, 240, 280, 360, 420
- Top radiator
- 120, 140, 240, 280, 360
- Rear radiator
- 120, 140
- Total fan mounts
- 7
- Fans included
- 3
Ports & I/O
- Front USB-C
- Yes
- Front USB-A
- 2
Physical
- Side panel
- Tempered glass
- Color
- Black
- Length
- 503 mm
- Width
- 240 mm
- Height
- 509 mm
- Volume
- 57.62 L
- Weight
- 9.5 kg
Compatibility notes
- GPU up to 413 mm; CPU cooler up to 185 mm
- PSU up to 290 mm
- No reverse-connector motherboard support on this model
- Front radiators up to 420 mm
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Video reviews
Overview · Benchmarks
Fractal North XL Case Review & Benchmarks: Wood Panels & Mesh
Gamers Nexus
Gamers Nexus benchmarks and reviews the North XL, looking at its wood panels, mesh options and cooling behaviour.
Positive · Review
Fractals BEST PC Case just got a HUGE upgrade! | Fractal North XL Review
Designs By IFR
Designs By IFR reviews the North XL, emphasizing its custom water cooling support and larger body compared with the original North.
Overview · Review
Fractal Design North XL Review
Christopher Flannigan
Christopher Flannigan covers the North XL's features, build process and thermals before answering whether builders should buy it.
Positive · Review
The FRACTAL NORTH XL changes EVERYTHING AGAIN!
Gear Seekers
Gear Seekers presents an upbeat launch-day look at the larger North XL and its wood-fronted design.
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Hardware
PositiveTom's Hardware credited the North XL with keeping the original's look while adding E-ATX and long-GPU support, plus strong thermals and PWM fans, but found it noisy and its thumbscrews dated.
4.5/5 · 2024-03-07
Read the sourceClub386 · Damien Mason
PositiveClub386 liked its natural look, airflow and cable management for extreme builds, while wanting a bigger fan hub, a stronger top panel clasp and quick-release side panels, and calling the launch premium steep.
2024-03-07
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Common questions
Does the North XL support back-connect motherboards?
Not this standard model. Fractal lists reverse connector motherboard support as no, and sells a separate RC variant of the North XL for that.
What is the largest radiator it supports?
Fractal lists up to a 420 mm radiator at the front and up to 360 mm on top, plus 120 or 140 mm radiators at the rear.
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