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Mid-tower PC case in chalk white steel with solid oak front panel and clear tempered glass side panel

Fractal Design

Fractal Design FD-C-NOR1C-04 North PC Case Chalk White Oak Front Tempered Glass

SKU CH-HNY2-02R9Z MPN FD-C-NOR1C-04

ATX mid-tower case with real oak front, tempered glass side, two 140 mm PWM fans included, supports 355 mm GPU and 360 mm front radiator

  • TypeATX Mid Tower
  • ColorChalk White
  • Case MaterialSteel
  • With Power SupplyNo
  • Power Supply MountedBottom
  • Motherboard CompatibilityATX / Micro ATX / Mini ITX

Options Chalk White / Clear Tempered Glass

  • Real oak front panel adds natural warmth to a chalk-white steel chassis
  • Front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C plus two USB 3.0 ports deliver fast peripheral connectivity
  • Two pre-installed 140 mm PWM fans provide strong airflow out of the box
  • Supports 360 mm front radiator or 240 mm top radiator for liquid cooling flexibility
  • Fits graphics cards up to 355 mm with front fan mounted for high-end GPU clearance

Design and Compatibility

The Fractal Design North is an ATX mid-tower case finished in Chalk White with a real oak front panel and a tempered glass side panel. It accepts ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards and provides seven expansion slots for full-size graphics cards.

GPU Clearance

The single specification that determines fit is the maximum graphics card length: 355 mm with a front fan mounted, or 300 mm when a 360 mm front radiator is installed. Buyers must measure their card against these limits before purchasing.

Sustained Thermal Behaviour

Two 140 mm Aspect PWM fans are pre-installed at the front and the case supports up to six 120 mm or four 140 mm mounts in total. A front radiator up to 360 mm and a top radiator up to 240 mm are possible, though the top mount restricts memory height to 35 mm.

Highlights

  • Real oak front panel adds natural warmth to a chalk-white steel chassis
  • Front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C plus two USB 3.0 ports deliver fast peripheral connectivity
  • Two pre-installed 140 mm PWM fans provide strong airflow out of the box
  • Supports 360 mm front radiator or 240 mm top radiator for liquid cooling flexibility
  • Fits graphics cards up to 355 mm with front fan mounted for high-end GPU clearance

Specifications

BrandFractal Design
ModelFD-C-NOR1C-04
TypeATX Mid Tower
ColorChalk White
Case MaterialSteel
With Power SupplyNo
Power Supply MountedBottom
Motherboard CompatibilityATX / Micro ATX / Mini ITX
Side PanelTempered Glass Panel
LEDNo
Dust FiltersFront
External 5.25" Drive BaysNo
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays3 (2 included)
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays2 dedicated + 3 on drive trays (2 trays included)
Expansion Slots7
Front Ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x Audio
Fan OptionsTotal fan mounts: 6 x 120 mm or 4 x 140 mm
Front: 3 x 120 or 2 x 140 mm (2 x Aspect 140 mm PWM included)
Top: 2 x 120/140 mm
Rear: 1 x 120 mm
Pre-installed FansFront - 2 x 140mm
Radiator OptionsFront: Up to 360/280 mm
Top: Up to 240 mm (max 35 mm RAM height)
Rear: 120 mm
Max GPU Length355 mm with front fan mounted
Max CPU Cooler Height170 mm
Max PSU Length255 mm w/ one HDD tray, 155 mm w/ two HDD trays
Dimensions17.60" x 8.46" x 18.46"
Weight16.98 lbs.
FeaturesSophisticated design accented with real oak front
Designed for ATX / mATX / ITX motherboards
Supports GPUs up to 355 mm with front fans
Supports GPUs up to 300 mm with 360 mm front radiator
Comes with two dedicated 2.5" mounts and two 3.5"/2.5" mounts
Two Aspect 140 mm PWM fans included
Holds 6x 120 mm / 4x 140 mm fans
Comes with two combined 3.5"/2.5" mounts
Designated cable management area behind motherboard wall
Easy to build in
Front I/O features two USB 3.0, one USB Type-C, and headphone/mic jacks
Seven bridgeless expansion slots
Radiator support: Front - 360/280/240/140/120 mm
Package ContentNorth case
Accessory box
User manual
Shipping weight9.30 kg
Package size565 × 553 × 326 mm

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Questions about this item

How much room does the 355 mm maximum GPU length leave for a front-mounted fan or radiator?

The 355 mm limit applies with a front fan installed; fitting a 360 mm front radiator reduces GPU clearance to 300 mm.

What does the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port on the front panel actually deliver?

The single front Type-C port runs at USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 speed; two additional USB 3.0 Type-A ports and two audio jacks are also provided.

What clearance does the 170 mm CPU cooler height limit impose on a top-mounted 240 mm radiator?

A top 240 mm radiator is supported only when memory modules are no taller than 35 mm.

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