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Fractal Design North

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Fractal Design North

The North is Fractal's wood-front, living-room-friendly ATX icon, and it lands mid-pack at 68 in the enthusiast tier. It fits ATX/mATX/ITX boards, GPUs up to 355mm and 170mm coolers, with room for 120/240/360 radiators. Right for builders who want a warm, furniture-grade look in a standard tower; skip it if you need maximum radiator capacity, where the XL variant has more room.

Scores

Breakdown
Overall69±3

Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions.

Beginner Friendliness65
Compatibility60
Confidence82
Pro Readiness66
Upgrade Path69
Value57

The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.

How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.

Specifications

SpecValueVerification
form factor supportATX, Micro-ATX, itxSourced
max GPU length (mm)355Sourced
max cooler height (mm)170Sourced
radiator support (mm)120, 240, 360Sourced

4/4 detail specs sourced. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.

Verdict

Best for

  • The wood-front living-room-friendly ATX icon (mid-tier class)

Who should skip this

  • Max radiator capacity (XL exists)

Where to buy

List price $155

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Standards

Form factors & standards — interchangeable across compatible builds, not a platform lock-in.

ATX (native)

Compatibility

Built around ATX. Make sure the rest of your build uses the same platform before you buy — mismatched sockets, mounts or standards are the most common return reason. Check it in the builder →

Upgrade path

A solid enthusiast pick that carries into higher-tier setups as your needs grow.