Fractal Design North Review – KitGuru

Fractal Design has done a number of unusual things with their new PC case, starting with the name North as it truly is a name unlike, say, Node 202 or Define R6, which are more like word salad. And then we have the front panel which is decorated with strips of white oak on this Chalk White model. The Charcoal Black version sports strips of walnut and looks fantastic in the photos we have seen. Watch video via Vimeo (below) or over on YouTube at 2160p HERE Time stamps 00:00 Start 01:58 Introduction / Pricing / Exterior 03:20 Opening it up – panels 05:35 Accessory fan bracket 06:27 Storage options 08:04 Front I/O 08:30 Building into the case 13:34 Testing the case 15:51 Closing Thoughts Specification: Motherboard support: ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX. Power supply support: ATX. Expansion slots: 7. Included fans: 2x 140mm Aspect 14 PWM 500-1,700rpm front intakes. Fan mounts: 3x 120mm/2x 140mm front, 2x 120/140mm roof, 2x 120/140mm side, 1x 120mm rear, 1x 80mm rear. Radiator mounts: 360mm/280mm front, 240mm roof, 120mm rear. 5.25-inch optical drive bays: None. Internal drive bays: 2x 3.5-inch/2.5-inch, 2x 2.5-inch. Front I/O ports: 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, audio
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