I really love my Fractal North non-XL. Glad to see the XL is just as good. My biggest issue with the North was the EPS cables. Getting the EPS through there might be okay, but passing additonal cables such as iCue Link or Lian Li fan cables can get very difficult. Glad to see it was fixed with wider routing channels. Additionally, the original North while it claims its unsupported but can fit E-ATX boards! I have a B650E Taichi in mine with still enough room to route 24-pin ATX cables and additionals. Great review Nick!
@@danish010 Of the original North? Very very good. Catches so much dust and keeps your components clean. If you're on the fence about the North or North XL, defintely go for it.
As always, bravo, with the cinematic mode! I love how you shined the light on the wood front panel. You two should be at the absolute top for PC build creators. Keep it up. I hope things are heading back in the right direction with views, etc..
Hmm. Could have been my next case. But what I don't get about Fractal is that why the interior of a white case is black. Just make the interior white damn. I was interested in the Meshify 2 but the interior is also black on the white version...
This video was really great. Your videos are my go-to when I buy a new case and I get hands on and need to familiarize myself with how to remove panels and everything else you actually learn after buying a new case. I love the build music you used in this. Keep up the good work!
Fantastic review as always. Love my mid-size, and we all now have a bigger version as well! Wonderful production and music on the video as always. Thanks!
I was originally going to go for a SFF build, but the need for an extra pcie card got in the way, and then I found this with the mesh panel, and for me it just beats a lot of cases on the market as it's not just a black box or looking like a fish tank, and depending on the rest of the setup it can complement it very well
Excellent video fams! Definitely the best looking case on the market. Maybe one day i'll get around to buying a new case but that involves effort so eh.
I really like the mesh side panel thing where you can kind of still see some components. I hope that becomes a popular trend. I think it blends aesthetic and function very well.
When will a company release a $100-$200 case that supports 3x360mm+ radiators simultaneously with one in the front, top, and side? Even better would be 4x360mm+ simultaneous radiator support in the front, top, side, and bottom. I guess 2x360mm and a Mora3 is my only option.
I just cokmpletely forgot theres no need for a bottom mounted fan if you have the mesh version because the side fan bracket would just pull in for the gpu anyway.
Hi ! great vid! i had just one question, i am going to buy this case, and i would like to vertically mount the GPU like you, but what did you use to do so ? I found on Amazon a Fractal Design Flex 2 PCIe 4.0 Black support for vertically mounting GPUs to the case, but on the page it says its for ATX cases, but this one is for E-ATX or bellow, so im not too sure if it will work. If you have an answer i'd be more than happy to know what you used for the build !
Hey there, great video! I have a question: do you know if this case is compatible with the new ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 360 cooler? I've heard the radiator is quite thick, and I'm wondering if it'll fit nicely mounted on top with the motherboard and RAM. Thanks in advance!
Fails: Too many thumb screws Old style PSU shroud Top panel is loose That fan bracket Rubber grommets The look of the fan RGB from the front Price It's just a mediocre case with a wood front. No. Torrent case is trash too.
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Now we need the North ITX... PLEASE. MAKE IT HAPPEN!
also mATX North please
Matx please
Matx
But with out pcie adapter.
Matx north would be amazing!
I really love my Fractal North non-XL. Glad to see the XL is just as good. My biggest issue with the North was the EPS cables. Getting the EPS through there might be okay, but passing additonal cables such as iCue Link or Lian Li fan cables can get very difficult. Glad to see it was fixed with wider routing channels.
Additionally, the original North while it claims its unsupported but can fit E-ATX boards! I have a B650E Taichi in mine with still enough room to route 24-pin ATX cables and additionals. Great review Nick!
how is the dust filter?
@@danish010 Of the original North? Very very good. Catches so much dust and keeps your components clean. If you're on the fence about the North or North XL, defintely go for it.
@@theyoungjawn thanks for the update, how are the temps? may i ask what cpu you have?
Everyone is waiting for the ITX version... FRACTAL, DO IT.
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As always, bravo, with the cinematic mode! I love how you shined the light on the wood front panel. You two should be at the absolute top for PC build creators. Keep it up. I hope things are heading back in the right direction with views, etc..
I was just waiting for the North ITX before I pull the trigger on the formd t1
Hmm. Could have been my next case. But what I don't get about Fractal is that why the interior of a white case is black. Just make the interior white damn. I was interested in the Meshify 2 but the interior is also black on the white version...
This video was really great. Your videos are my go-to when I buy a new case and I get hands on and need to familiarize myself with how to remove panels and everything else you actually learn after buying a new case. I love the build music you used in this. Keep up the good work!
Another awesome review with great 🎵 Nick
You know I love the big boys. So much room for activities!
I like this! I should, i bought the North based on your review. Thanks Mr & Mrs Gearseekers 😊
Fantastic review as always. Love my mid-size, and we all now have a bigger version as well! Wonderful production and music on the video as always. Thanks!
Beautiful case!!
I was originally going to go for a SFF build, but the need for an extra pcie card got in the way, and then I found this with the mesh panel, and for me it just beats a lot of cases on the market as it's not just a black box or looking like a fish tank, and depending on the rest of the setup it can complement it very well
Cool case, awesome cinematics
We so want the itx version of this, it'll complete the family all togetha
Excellent video fams! Definitely the best looking case on the market. Maybe one day i'll get around to buying a new case but that involves effort so eh.
I really like the mesh side panel thing where you can kind of still see some components. I hope that becomes a popular trend. I think it blends aesthetic and function very well.
Thanks for the video mate, nice review.
When will a company release a $100-$200 case that supports 3x360mm+ radiators simultaneously with one in the front, top, and side? Even better would be 4x360mm+ simultaneous radiator support in the front, top, side, and bottom. I guess 2x360mm and a Mora3 is my only option.
Great review! Looks like a classy case.
How much bigger can this case get? Give me a god damn ITX version.
damn and here i was hoping for a smaller one lol...still good tho
Fractal Torrent says hold my beer
I really like the music you guys use. Where do you source it?
We make all the music on the channel
@@GearSeekers Damn, real solid work. I would really love to add your music to my work playlist so I can just glide through the work hours 😥
@@RitzmondDavid If you hit the join button we have it on offer for our RUclips members :) :)
@@KlaireGearSeekers Okay touche. Real smooth there. HAHAHAHA.
@@RitzmondDavid 😂 a gals gotta do what a gal gotta do
Im getting this for sure
The Pc list never went up. I like the build
Cool! I was close to buy the NZXT H9 Flow for my new system, but the release of the north xl makes me think to change my plans!
No fans under the GPU in a case that size is a big NO for me, same thing for the lack of 420mm radiator support on the top of the case
420 is a bit overkill but yeah no fans on the bottom suck
I just cokmpletely forgot theres no need for a bottom mounted fan if you have the mesh version because the side fan bracket would just pull in for the gpu anyway.
@@spooky1279 not the same thing as getting more fresh air from outside
North matx with front mount atx support up to 4090 support and 280/240 aio and id buy in a heart beat
I can't decide between the North XL or the Dark Base 701.
MATX pls
@GearSeekers great Build! What vertical GPU Montage do u have use? :)
This case is flooding my feed. Must be a promo. Every RUclipsr and their mum has received one 😂
You look like Hector Aka Scorpion from
Z nation 😂
Finally
sucks that theres no white fractal with solid panel or dark tingted glass
I only bought my North a few months ago! Now I need to get another 😂
Love you guys, God bless. Hi Klaire ❤❤❤
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What cablemods and vertical mount did you use?
Hi ! great vid! i had just one question, i am going to buy this case, and i would like to vertically mount the GPU like you, but what did you use to do so ?
I found on Amazon a Fractal Design Flex 2 PCIe 4.0 Black support for vertically mounting GPUs to the case, but on the page it says its for ATX cases, but this one is for E-ATX or bellow, so im not too sure if it will work. If you have an answer i'd be more than happy to know what you used for the build !
Hey there, great video! I have a question: do you know if this case is compatible with the new ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 360 cooler? I've heard the radiator is quite thick, and I'm wondering if it'll fit nicely mounted on top with the motherboard and RAM. Thanks in advance!
I dream of the day that Fractal make a Torrent front panel with similar wood styling.
That’s a good idea
Sl120 v2 still the best fan for me, the rgb only on the side an not that bright.
so... the the side panel is a mesh? without any dust filter?
still waiting for a successor to the Torrent. mine is still perfect so i’ll probably have that case for a really long time
WAIT WHERE'S THAT MUSIC LINK!!!!! ???
Smexy!
Now if they can only make a itx case
No back connector motherboard capability...no sale.
I want the phanteks NV9
kinda late, imo
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Wish they just made matx instead
Listening to who? we all want ITX, lol
me, this is the one I was waiting for. Very happy right now.
Fails:
Too many thumb screws
Old style PSU shroud
Top panel is loose
That fan bracket
Rubber grommets
The look of the fan RGB from the front
Price
It's just a mediocre case with a wood front. No. Torrent case is trash too.
still ugly looking. at least make all of it look like wood not the front only