Question New Fractal North case - WOW

[QueBert]

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I love the wood on the front, if I hadn't literally bought a case last week I'd be jumping all over the white windowed version. I've never been a fan of how they seem to tint the windows pretty dark in all their cases. But I love everything else about it.

 

[sandorski]

Ya, I like it. Don't know if I'll use one next build, but if I do Windowed would be it.

 

[repoman0]

Looks really good to me. I’ve been getting tired of the giant black box look of my Define R6 but don’t like the typical ugly “gamer” aesthetic. Wish it was a little longer, max GPU length of 335mm is a little tight these days.

 

[Heartbreaker]

Black version looks cool:

 

[In2Photos]

This case looks very classy. Reminds me of high end speakers. Has me rethinking my next build.

 

[WilliamM2]

Reminds me of 1970's Atari video game consoles, and most alarm clocks/electronics of that era.

 

[Timmah!]

I wish there was XL version of it, with size about the same as Define 7XL. Would be all over it, its beautiful.

 

[biostud]

Yup, very likely the case for my zen4 build.

 

[aigomorla]

They should just call it the Eddie Bauer Edition.

Its a bit too natural for me... with leather and wood.
I personally want a X4 Snowblind case, if it can fit all i need inside it like i am hoping it can.

 

[BoomerD]

I like it...sexy as hall...for a PC case anyway...but likely not big enough. I prefer full tower cases. Just more room for airflow and...stuff.

 

[gdansk]

If it had a solid side panel I'd buy it.
Hate seeing the insides, simple as.

 

[biostud]

If it had a solid side panel I'd buy it.
Hate seeing the insides, simple as.

There is the mesh version?

For me it doesn't matter since it will be placed under my desk.

 

[gdansk]

There is the mesh version?

For me it doesn't matter since it will be placed under my desk.

The lights shine through mesh. Not opaque enough. It matters for me because my desktop is placed on the right of my desk and I rather not see anything. Mesh on the top won't cause much issue.

This North looks like typical Fractal Design but with a wood front - beautiful. But then they don't offer a solid side panel which is very unlike Fractal Design in my opinion. They have dozens of Pop SKUs but don't want to risk having 5 for the North.

 

[gdansk]

Has anyone bought this case? I have a stupid question regarding the side panels.
Can you put the solid panel on the mesh/glass panel side if you remove the metal panel in front of the mesh/glass? It looks pretty symmetrical, there are cut outs for rivets that wouldn't line up but I don't see any rivets on the mesh/glass side to have that cause a problem.

Spoiler

 

[In2Photos]

If it had a solid side panel I'd buy it.
Hate seeing the insides, simple as.

You could paint the inside of the glass or apply a vinyl skin.

 

[gdansk]

You could paint the inside of the glass or apply a vinyl skin.

I did order the case. I will find a way...

 

[In2Photos]

I did order the case. I will find a way...

Let us know how it goes!

 

[Pohemi]

You could paint the inside of the glass or apply a vinyl skin.

I was going to suggest vinyl aquarium backing. It's cheap, clings without adhesive, and is opaque. I have a roll of black that I keep for random projects, and it works well.

Sexy and classy looking case, hope it works well for you.

 

[sammykhalifa]

I'm asking for too much because I really want oak and black

 

[biostud]

I'm asking for too much because I really want oak and black

Buy one of each and make the switch

 

[igor_kavinski]

I love the wood on the front

Never seen this? https://www.amazon.com/CYBERWOOD-Computer-Desktop-Transparent-Ventilated/dp/B09WRT73LV

 

[Fallen Kell]

You guys must not remember casearts.com (they shutdown probably 12 years ago):

 

[sammykhalifa]

A little out of my comfort zone pricewise but I'm kinda in love with this one:

https://www.cubeor.com/kanto/