Expert Features Luxury Living-Room Aesthetics, XL Hardware Power – The North XL Charcoal Mesh blends a charcoal-black frame with a fine-patterned mesh front and sleek alloy accents, giving your battlestation the vibe of a designer furniture piece instead of a shouting RGB toaster. Natural Ventilation Through an Open Front – The mesh front panel is engineered for optimized airflow, letting your components breathe freely without filters throttling the intake. Your GPU and CPU get the cool, crisp airflow they deserve. Spacious Interior for Ambitious Builds – Supports E-ATX (up to 330mm), ATX, mATX, and Mini-ITX, giving builders maximum flexibility whether you’re crafting a powerhouse workstation or a high-end gaming tower. Extreme GPU Compatibility – Go big or go home: install GPUs up to 413mm, or 380mm if you’re running a massive 420/360mm front radiator. Water-Cooling Friendly – The Mesh model supports front radiators up to 420mm, top radiators up to 360mm, and rear radiators up to 120/140mm—a paradise for custom loops and AIO enthusiasts. Nine Total Fan Mounts – Create a wind tunnel with up to 9×120mm or 8×140mm fans, including 3×Aspect 140mm PWM fans already included to kick-start your build. Tool-Free, Builder-Friendly – Slide open the side panels effortlessly, unclip the front, and use the integrated tab to pop the top panel off in seconds. Building, upgrading, and cleaning have never been smoother. Modern Connectivity – Front panel includes USB-C 3.1 Gen 2, 2×USB 3.0, and combined audio/mic I/O—perfect for next-gen peripherals. A Sophisticated Centerpiece – Designed to blend seamlessly into modern interiors, making your powerhouse rig look at home whether in a gaming room or a Scandinavian-style living space. Expert Specs (Mesh Version — FD-C-NOR1X-01 ) Category Detail Product Name Fractal North XL Charcoal Mesh Model / SKU FD-C-NOR1X-01 Left Side Panel Mesh Right Side Panel Steel Motherboard Support E-ATX (330mm), ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX Expansion Slots 7 3.5″ Drive Mounts (Dedicated) 0 2.5″ Drive Mounts (Dedicated) 2 Combined 3.5″/2.5″ Mounts 2 (Included) PSU Type ATX PSU Max Length 290mm (1 HDD tray), 175mm (2 HDD trays) GPU Max Length 413mm (front fan), 380mm (with 420/360mm front rad) CPU Cooler Max Height 155mm (with fan bracket) / — (not applicable without bracket) Cable Routing Space 29mm Cable Routing Grommets Yes Fixed Cable Straps Yes Captive Thumbscrews HDD brackets, SSD bracket, side panels, fan bracket, PSU bracket Total Fan Mounts 9×120mm or 8×140mm Included Fans 3×Aspect 140mm PWM (front) Front Fan Support 3×120 / 3×140mm Top Fan Support 3×120 / 2×140 / 2×180mm Rear Fan Support 1×120 / 1×140mm Side Bracket Fan Support 2×120 / 2×140mm Dust Filters Front, PSU Radiator Support (Front) Up to 420 / 360mm Radiator Support (Top) Up to 280 / 360mm Radiator Support (Rear) 120 / 140mm Case Dimensions (L×W×H) 503 × 240 × 509 mm Dimensions w/o Feet 490 × 240 × 490 mm Net Weight 9.7 kg Package Dimensions 604 × 355 × 608 mm Gross Weight 11.9 kg Color Charcoal Black EAN 7340172706533 UPC 843276106539 JAN 4537694326902