Phanteks NV5 MKII: PH-NV523TG_DBK02 · Satin Black · D-RGB · no fans included
Fractal Design North Chalk White (Mesh): FD-C-NOR1C-03: Chalk White, oak front panel, perforated steel (mesh) left side panel. The Charcoal Black and tempered glass (TG Clear/TG Dark) versions of the North share the same internal layout; the side panel and weight differ.
| Specification | Phanteks NV5 MKII | Fractal Design North Chalk White (Mesh) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Model code | PH-NV523TG_DBK02; D-RGB, Satin Black Phanteks | — |
| Case type | Mid-tower; steel chassis, tempered glass Phanteks | — |
| Dimensions | 239 × 477 × 528 mm Phanteks | — |
| Weight | Net 11.28 kg; gross 13.97 kg Phanteks | — |
| Motherboard support | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX; E-ATX up to 280 mm without the GPU support bracket Phanteks | — |
| Rear-connector motherboards | Hidden-connector motherboards supported: ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, Gigabyte Project Stealth Phanteks | — |
| Graphics card clearance | Length up to 440 mm Phanteks | — |
| Vertical GPU mounting | 3 slots; riser cable sold separately Phanteks | — |
| GPU support bracket | One included in the box Phanteks | — |
| CPU cooler height | Up to 180 mm Phanteks | — |
| Power supply | Up to 230 mm long Phanteks | ATX, up to 255 mm long Fractal Design |
| Expansion slots | 7 PCI slots Phanteks | — |
| Fan positions | Eight 120 mm in total: 3 top, 3 side, 1 rear, 1 bottom; no 140 mm positions Phanteks | — |
| Included fans | No fans in the scope of delivery Phanteks | — |
| Radiator mounts | Top and side: up to 360 mm; rear: 120 mm Phanteks | — |
| Storage bays | 4 × 2.5-inch SSD and 3 × 3.5-inch HDD bays Phanteks | — |
| Front I/O | 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2 × USB 3.0, microphone/headphone, power button, D-RGB mode and colour buttons Phanteks | 1 × USB-C 20 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2); 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps; headphone and microphone jacks; power button Fractal Design |
| Lighting | Built-in D-RGB controller; works without software Phanteks | — |
| Dust filtration | Ultra-fine mesh on the top and side panels Phanteks | — |
| PSU cover | Removable for access to power cables Phanteks | — |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty Phanteks | 2 years Fractal Design |
| Motherboard | — | ATX, Micro ATX, Mini-ITX Fractal Design |
| Dimensions, volume and weight | — | 447 × 215 × 469 mm; 42 L; 7.6 kg net Fractal Design |
| Materials | — | Real oak front panel with brass accents; perforated (mesh) left side panel, steel right panel Fractal Design |
| Graphics card | — | Up to 355 mm; 300 mm with a 360 mm front radiator Fractal Design |
| CPU cooler | — | Up to 145 mm tall Fractal Design |
| Fans | — | 2 × Aspect 14 PWM front; front 3 × 120 or 2 × 140 mm, top 2 × 120/140 mm, side 2 × 120/140 mm, rear 1 × 120 mm Fractal Design |
| Radiator | — | Front 120/140/240/280/360 mm; top 120/240 mm; side 2 × 120/140 mm; rear 120 mm Fractal Design |
| Expansion and drive bays | — | 7 expansion slots; 2 × 2.5-inch brackets, 2 × combined 3.5/2.5-inch brackets Fractal Design |
| Cable management and filters | — | 30 mm behind the motherboard, cable grommets and Velcro straps; front and PSU dust filters; captive thumbscrews Fractal Design |