Fractal Design North XL Momentum Edition overview
The Fractal Design North XL Momentum Edition is a large black PC case with a blackened oak front, dark alloy details and three Momentum 14 fans installed at the front.
This BYT01 page is an evidence-based product record derived from Fractal Design specifications, not a hands-on case review. BYT01 has not measured temperatures, acoustic output, assembly time, material durability or dust performance on a physical sample.
Official Fractal Design North XL compatibility
Fractal Design lists support for E-ATX motherboards up to 275 mm wide, as well as ATX, Micro ATX and Mini ITX boards. Standard ATX power supplies are supported, with a published maximum PSU length of 290 mm.
Builders must still account for cable bends, drive cages and connector access. A component being below one maximum dimension does not guarantee that every combination will fit together.
Maximum graphics-card length is listed as 413 mm with front fans.
The published allowance falls to 380 mm with a front radiator.
Card thickness, power-connector direction, support brackets and front cooling hardware can reduce practical clearance.
Measure the complete graphics card and leave safe space for power cables rather than relying only on the GPU manufacturer’s length figure.
Fractal Design North XL cooling support
The case includes three Momentum 14 front fans. Official fan mounts include three 120 or 140 mm units at the front, two 120 or 140 mm or two 180 mm units at the top, and one 120 mm rear position.
Radiator support reaches 420 mm at the front, 360 mm at the top and 120 mm at the rear. Radiator thickness, fan thickness, memory height and motherboard heatsinks must be considered together.
The open front design and mesh top are intended to support airflow, while front, top and power-supply dust filters are listed.
Actual cooling and noise depend on fan curves, components, room temperature and assembly.
The Fractal Design North XL record does not convert manufacturer layout claims into a measured BYT01 thermal result.
Storage, cable routing and front I/O
5-inch mounts.
Cable-routing space is specified at 37 mm, with cable grommets and hook-and-loop straps.
Front connectivity includes two USB Type-A 5Gbps ports, one USB Type-C 20Gbps port, separate audio and microphone jacks and the power button.
Motherboard headers are required for the corresponding front-port functions.
Dimensions, cooler clearance and mounting
62 litres.
CPU-cooler height is supported up to 176 mm.
Desk space, carrying weight, tempered-glass clearance and access to filters should be checked before choosing the installation location.
Fractal Design North XL buying guidance
This case is relevant to builders who need generous component and radiator space and prefer the North design. Compare the exact motherboard width, GPU and cable clearance, radiator stack, PSU length, storage plan and required front I/O.
Review the official Fractal Design North XL page and other verified BYT01 records. Fractal Design publishes a two-year case warranty, subject to regional terms. No local price is approved until the seller, currency, direct link and dated verification are recorded.
Product record and buying decision
This record brings published specifications, dated price evidence and testing status together without turning them into an untested recommendation.
Documented specifications and limits
- Brand
- Fractal Design
- Model
- North XL Momentum Edition Black
- SKU
- FD-C-NOR1X-07
- Market
- Global official specification
- Availability at verification
- Current availability not verified
- Compatibility and interface
- E-ATX up to 275mm, ATX, microATX and Mini-ITX; ATX power supplies; GPU length up to 413mm with front fans or 380mm with front 420/360mm radiator.
- Power or capacity
- Seven 120mm or five 140mm fan mounts; three Momentum 14 fans included; front radiators up to 420/360mm and top up to 280/360mm.
- Dimensions or form factor
- 503 x 240 x 509mm; CPU cooler height up to 176mm; net weight 9.7kg.
- Published warranty
- Fractal Design publishes a 2-year warranty; regional terms apply.
- BYT01 evidence status
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Before buying
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- Verify BIOS, QVL, dimensions, power and connectors against the rest of the build.
Decision actions
Sources and update log
2026-08-25 | Official specifications verified | https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/north/north-xl-momentum-edition/black/
Evidence limit: this is a product record, not a hands-on review or numeric rating. Future measurements must disclose the sample source, method, conditions and repeatable results.
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Reviews and testing
No qualified hands-on review is linked to this record yet, so no score or Pros/Cons are displayed.
Product-record FAQ
Is verified pricing available for Fractal Design North XL Momentum Edition?
No verified price is available in this product record. Check the official or retailer source before buying.
Did BYT01 test this product hands-on?
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Does a specification match guarantee compatibility?
No. Use the compatibility builder, then verify motherboard support, BIOS, QVL, dimensions, connectors and the case manual before paying.
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Check price at Amazon Saudi Arabia Confirm the exact variant, current price, stock and warranty at the retailer.Additional source-checked specifications
- Maximum GPU length
- 413 mm
- Maximum PSU length
- 290 mm
- Supported board formats
- E-ATX / ATX / Micro-ATX / Mini-ITX
Exact SKU FD-C-NOR1X-07. Clearance depends on installed cooling, cages and cabling. No height borrowed from another North revision.
Manufacturer source · 2026-10-18
Price and verification history
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