Fractal Design North Charcoal Black Tempered Glass Dark
- Computer Case
- More reviewed than 88%
An ATX mid-tower with a wood front panel and open-front airflow design, built for a build that runs cool and looks distinct rather than one built for silence.
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How it ranks among the 17 computer cases we track
4.7★ across 3,500 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
3,500 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
400+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
An ATX mid-tower case with a genuine walnut or oak wood front panel and tempered glass side, built around open-front airflow rather than a fully enclosed design. Two 140mm PWM fans come installed out of the box.
Fractal Design leans on airflow here rather than sound dampening: the open front and mesh intake are meant to feed the two included 140mm fans, at some cost to noise isolation compared with a sealed case. The wood front bars are described as sustainably sourced, a detail aimed at buyers who care about materials as much as looks.
- Genuine walnut or oak wood front panel
- Two 140mm Aspect PWM fans included
- Supports ATX, mATX and ITX motherboards
- Tempered glass side panel
Who it's for
Suits a builder who wants a case that looks distinct on a desk, with real wood accents rather than plastic trim, and who is prioritizing airflow for a warm GPU or CPU. Less suited to anyone wanting maximum sound dampening, since the open front trades some noise isolation for airflow.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Two 140mm PWM fans included
- GPU clearance up to 355mm
- Tool-free panel removal via an integrated tab
- Front-panel USB Type-C
- Open-front design trades some sound dampening for airflow
- GPU clearance drops to 300mm with a 360mm radiator
Performance notes
The open front and mesh combination is designed to feed air to the two pre-installed 140mm PWM fans without the front panel choking intake, which matters most for a build running a hot GPU or an all-in-one cooler. GPU clearance is rated up to 355mm, dropping to 300mm if a 360mm radiator is mounted at the front, so radiator and card length need to be checked together rather than separately.
Specifications
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in computer cases.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fractal Design North Charcoal Black Tempered Glass DarkThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 3,500 | 2.7 / 5 |
| NZXT H6 Flow | CC-H61FB-01 | Compact Dual-Chamber Mid-Tower Airflow Case | Panoramic…NZXT | 4.8 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| CORSAIR 4000D RS ARGB Frame Modular Mid-Tower ATX PC CaseCorsair | 4.7 / 5 | 1,800 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Cooler Master Q300L V1 Micro-ATX PC CaseCooler Master | 4.5 / 5 | 14,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Geekworm P173 Heavy Duty Passive Cooling Aluminum Case for Raspberry Pi 4Geekworm | 4.8 / 5 | 2,500 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Fractal computer cases
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the maximum GPU length the Fractal North supports?
Up to 355mm, or 300mm if a 360mm radiator is installed at the front.
Does the case come with fans installed?
Yes, two 140mm Aspect PWM fans are included.
Is the wood front panel real wood?
Yes, the front bars are cut from sustainably sourced oak or walnut.