Fractal Design North Charcoal Black ATX Mid Tower PC Case TG

Award-Winning Scandinavian Design Meets High-Performance Cooling

The Fractal Design North Charcoal Black reimagines the modern gaming PC chassis by combining premium natural materials with exceptional airflow engineering. Featuring a stunning real walnut front panel, a dark-tinted tempered glass side panel, and a minimalist Scandinavian-inspired aesthetic, the North transforms your PC into a stylish centerpiece for both gaming setups and contemporary living spaces.

Winner of the prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2023, the North delivers outstanding thermal performance, modern connectivity and flexible hardware compatibility, making it ideal for gamers, enthusiasts and creators seeking both style and substance.

Key Features & Benefits

Award-Winning Natural Design

The North stands apart from conventional gaming cases with its use of authentic materials and elegant detailing.

Design Highlights:

• Red Dot Design Award 2023 Winner
• Real walnut front panel slats
• Charcoal Black finish
• Dark-tinted tempered glass side panel
• Faux leather pull tab
• Premium steel accents
• Scandinavian-inspired aesthetics

Designed to blend seamlessly into modern homes, offices and gaming environments.

Optimised Airflow Engineering

Built with airflow at its core, the North delivers excellent cooling performance while maintaining its premium appearance.

Airflow Features:

• Open front airflow design
• Integrated mesh top ventilation
• Unrestricted internal airflow path
• Optimised intake and exhaust performance
• High-airflow front panel construction

Perfect for high-performance gaming and productivity systems.

Two Pre-Installed Aspect 140mm PWM Fans

The North includes premium Fractal Design PWM fans for efficient and quiet cooling.

Included Fans:

• 2 × Aspect 140mm PWM Front Fans

Benefits:

• PWM speed control
• Quiet operation
• High airflow output
• Enhanced thermal performance

Ready to provide excellent cooling straight from installation.

Extensive Cooling Flexibility

The North offers multiple fan and radiator configurations to suit high-performance systems.

Fan Support

• Up to 6 × 120mm Fans
• Up to 4 × 140mm Fans

Fan Locations

Front

• 3 × 120mm
• 2 × 140mm

Top

• 2 × 120mm or 140mm

Rear

• 1 × 120mm

Providing substantial airflow potential for enthusiast builds.

Large Radiator Support

Ideal for both air-cooled and liquid-cooled systems.

Front

• Up to 360mm Radiator

Top

• Up to 240mm Radiator

Rear

• 120mm Radiator

Suitable for premium AIO coolers and custom cooling solutions.

Gaming-Ready Hardware Compatibility

Designed to support today's most powerful hardware.

Graphics Card Support

• Up to 355mm GPU Length

Motherboard Support

• ATX
• Micro-ATX
• Mini-ITX

CPU Air Cooler Support

• Up to 170mm Height (Tempered Glass Version)

Accommodating a wide range of enthusiast-grade components.

Dark-Tinted Tempered Glass Side Panel

Showcase your components behind a premium dark-tinted tempered glass panel.

Advantages Include:

• Premium appearance
• RGB visibility without excessive brightness
• Clear component showcase
• Durable tempered glass construction

Perfect for stylish gaming builds and workstation systems.

Modern USB-C Connectivity

The front I/O panel includes high-speed connectivity for today's devices.

Front I/O Features:

• 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps)
• 2 × USB 3.0 Type-A
• Audio/Microphone Combo Port

Ensuring convenient access to modern peripherals and storage devices.

Flexible Storage Configuration

Support both SSD and HDD storage with versatile mounting options.

Storage Support:

• 2 × Dedicated 2.5" SSD Mounts
• 2 × Combined 3.5"/2.5" Drive Mounts

Suitable for gaming libraries, media storage and workstation applications.

Easy Access Design

Building and upgrading your system is straightforward thanks to Fractal's user-focused approach.

Convenience Features:

• Removable side panels
• Clip-off front panel
• Lift-off top panel
• Integrated access tab
• Captive thumbscrews

Making installation and maintenance easier.

Advanced Cable Management

Keep your build tidy and airflow unrestricted.

Cable Management Features:

• 30mm Cable Routing Space
• Integrated Cable Straps
• Cable Routing Grommets
• Dedicated Routing Channels

Helping create a clean and professional system build.

Dust Protection

Integrated filtration helps maintain long-term system cleanliness.

Dust Filters Include:

• Front Dust Filter
• PSU Dust Filter

Reducing dust accumulation inside critical components.

Ideal For

✅ Gaming PCs
✅ High-Airflow Builds
✅ Content Creation Systems
✅ ATX Workstations
✅ AIO Liquid-Cooling Builds
✅ Premium Showcase PCs
✅ Minimalist Setups
✅ Enthusiast Builders

Technical Specifications

General

• Brand: Fractal Design
• Model: North
• Colour: Charcoal Black
• Front Material: Real Walnut
• Left Side Panel: Dark-Tinted Tempered Glass
• Right Side Panel: Steel
• Form Factor: Mid Tower

Motherboard Compatibility

• ATX
• Micro-ATX
• Mini-ITX

Storage Support

• 2 × Dedicated 2.5" SSD Mounts
• 2 × Combined 3.5"/2.5" Drive Mounts

Expansion Slots

• 7

Included Fans

• 2 × Aspect 140mm PWM Fans

Fan Support

• Up to 6 × 120mm Fans
• Up to 4 × 140mm Fans

Radiator Support

Front

• Up to 360mm

Top

• Up to 240mm

Rear

• 120mm

Hardware Compatibility

Maximum GPU Length

• 355mm

Maximum CPU Cooler Height

• 170mm

Maximum PSU Length

• 255mm (One HDD Tray)
• 155mm (Two HDD Trays)

Front I/O

• 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps)
• 2 × USB 3.0 Type-A
• Audio/Microphone Combo Jack

Cable Management

• 30mm Routing Space
• Cable Straps
• Routing Grommets

Dust Filters

• Front Filter
• PSU Filter

Dimensions

• 447 × 215 × 469 mm

Weight

• 7.7kg

Warranty

• 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty

What's in the Box?

• Fractal Design North Charcoal Black Case
• 2 × Aspect 140mm PWM Fans
• Accessory Box
• User Manual
• Mounting Hardware

Why Choose the Fractal Design North Charcoal Black?

The Fractal Design North Charcoal Black combines stunning natural materials with exceptional thermal performance to create one of the most distinctive PC cases available today. Featuring a real walnut front panel, dark-tinted tempered glass, high-airflow architecture, and support for 360mm radiators and 355mm graphics cards, it offers both premium aesthetics and enthusiast-grade functionality. Whether you're building a stylish gaming PC, a creative workstation or a modern productivity system, the North delivers award-winning design, superb airflow and Fractal Design's renowned build quality.