Fractal Design North XL Charcoal Black Mesh E-ATX PC Case with Wood Front and Three Aspect 14 PWM Fans (FD-C-NOR1X-01)

A Larger Charcoal Black Mesh Case with a Refined Wood-Front Design

Fractal Design North XL Charcoal Black Mesh combines a wood-bar front with a ventilated mesh side panel for a larger, understated custom desktop. Three front Aspect 14 PWM fans and a layout for compatible E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX boards provide the enclosure platform; the PC hardware is selected separately.

Front radiator support up to 420mm and top support up to 360mm offer useful cooling options, but they do not guarantee every combination fits together. The GPU allowance is up to 413mm, or up to 380mm with a front radiator. Measure the full radiator/fan assembly, drive trays, cables and motherboard dimensions as one build plan. The side fan bracket can also affect CPU-cooler clearance.

Best For: Charcoal Black desktops, Large custom PCs, Wood-front setups, Mesh-side builds, Planned liquid cooling, Organised workstations

DETAIL SPECIFICATION

TECHNICAL FEATURES

A materials-led charcoal black design

The wood-bar front and ventilated mesh side give this exact configuration its presentation. This is the larger North XL, not the standard-size North or a bundled complete PC.

Three included front fans

The standard configuration includes three Aspect 14 PWM fans. Additional rear, top or side fans are separate; choose fan direction and wiring as part of the complete cooling plan.

Plan the cooling and graphics card together

A front radiator can reduce usable GPU length. Check nominal radiator size, actual thickness, fan depth, tubing and power-cable space together before assembly.

Access and cable management

Removable panels, cable grommets, straps and 29mm of routing space help with installation. The included side bracket is useful only when it fits your chosen cooler and other parts.

🔎 Technical Conclusion

Case Format:
Standard North XL Charcoal Black Mesh enclosure with wood-bar front; not the RC or Momentum version.

Airflow / Cooling:
Three Aspect 14 PWM front fans; front radiators up to 420mm and top up to 360mm, with a complete fit check.

Component Clearance:
GPU up to 413mm or 380mm with a front radiator; side bracket and fan placement require CPU-cooler clearance checks.

Build / Connectivity:
Seven slots, ATX PSU support, USB-A/USB-C and separate audio/microphone jacks.

Physical / Installation:
503 x 240 x 509mm; 9.7kg net; ventilated mesh side.

Overall Positioning:
A spacious charcoal black enclosure for a separately configured gaming or workstation desktop with a restrained wood-front aesthetic.

✅ Suitable For

• Builders wanting a larger wood-front desktop
  Check the enclosure footprint and the exact motherboard layout before ordering the rest of the system.
• Charcoal Black setup owners
  Use this verified Mesh configuration to match the intended desk style without substituting a different panel or colour.
• Users planning substantial cooling hardware
  Compare the front or top radiator/fan stack with GPU, memory, tubing and cable clearances.
• Owners who value planned maintenance access
  Route cables deliberately and keep the removable panels, front filter and PSU filter accessible.

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• Build-Fit Guidance
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