PC cases · 2024 · Fractal Design
Fractal Design North XL Mesh
A spacious PC case with a wooden front and a mesh side panel. It includes three 140 mm fans. A front radiator reduces graphics card clearance, while the side fan bracket reduces CPU cooler clearance.
North XL · Mesh side panel
Specifications
| Specification | Value | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Motherboard support | E-ATX / ATX / Micro ATX / Mini ITX | Fractal Design |
| Graphics card clearance | 413 mm; 380 mm with a front radiator | Fractal Design |
| CPU cooler clearance | 185 mm; 155 mm with the fan bracket | Fractal Design |
| Radiator support | Front: up to 420 mm; top: up to 360 mm | Fractal Design |
| Included fans | 3 × Aspect 14 PWM | Fractal Design |
| Front USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2×2; up to 20 Gb/s | Fractal Design |
From the manufacturer
Fractal Design combines a spacious interior and airflow with a wooden front design. Cooling performance depends on components and fan settings. Fractal Design
Strengths and limitations
GamersNexus observed minor build issues on its samples, including a top panel that did not sit securely. This is not a measured failure rate for the whole production run.
GamersNexus: North XL review and benchmarks
Owner experiences and issues
A Dutch TGD owner praised cable management and quiet operation after fan tuning, but criticised the easily detached top panel and a tight USB-C socket. That experience concerns the TGD version rather than the Mesh side panel.
Tweakers: mar88vdv, North XL TGD owner review