Fits in perfectly with the whole sauna feeling the 4090 creates!

@HardwareCanucks

Жыл бұрын

lmao -D.

@terrablader

Жыл бұрын

lol hot cedar smell ummmmm

@IRefuseToUseThisStupidFeature

Жыл бұрын

@@terrablader Warm cedar would smell great!

@constantinosschinas4503

Жыл бұрын

Yet you would need 90degree power cable to fit a 4080/90 in this case. Very snug fit.

@terrablader

Жыл бұрын

@Garrus Vakarian lol the smell of delamination

Love the direction Fractal Design took with this! I agree, I hope they can further optimize it!

@lifeisinserthere

7 ай бұрын

Exactly!! I've seen multiple reviews where they note higher temps esp for the GPU with this case. If it wasn't for that this would be my dream case too and I would go out & buy it yesterday! Admittedly, it can't be an easy feat to make even a semi-wooden case run cool, but hopefully they can pull off some magic with an updated iteration 🤞🤞🤞

Finally, someone released a wood case! I remember watching this channel's coverage of some computer con years ago and In Win showcased a wood case that never released. I was so disappointed. Definitely going to check this one out!

@typhonius123

Жыл бұрын

Check out Cubeor cases.

This case is so nice. If only there was a SFF case built like this, it would be perfect

@processedsoy

Жыл бұрын

I second this! And not for $250+ like a lot of nice looking SFF cases.. lol

@Joshua-uq9zw

Жыл бұрын

Yeah just shrink this badboy down to like the NR200 size and id buy it in a heartbeat

@evlkenevl2721

Жыл бұрын

Since it's Fractal, we just might see them.

@CastIronEric

Жыл бұрын

That's what I thought this was when I first got the email from Fractal this morning! :(

@skorgrimz9749

Жыл бұрын

@@CastIronEric I literally searched for a North Mini or Nano as soon as I saw the case

Im literally on the market for a new build, and I am so glad this exists. I almost exclusively buy vintage 70s audio equipment, and all of it is walnut with black furniture. This is literally going to look like it was made specifically for my house haha.

@anhiirr

Жыл бұрын

yeah if they make an ITX chassis id definitely jump right on it esp if both side panels are mesh. Id get some Powered 8"-10" monitors to match with the wood on the itx or re-stain the pc....to match the swans ive been looking at for my room setup. VERY EPIC turn from RGB in the industry towards this seemingly ideal for audiophiles chassis. Or if they make a flat sff chassis like a flat tower with wood to make it look like an audio processor/console it could be set on a bookshelf/furniture and look like it belongs there, not to mention if you go full APU system like for a multimedia pc/media center....you can use the GPU compartment in those FLAT box itx chassis....and fabricate a dac/amp into the ITX pc's GPU compartment. Have an all in one SYSTEM.

@DigitalJedi

Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking the same thing about the white one. My office/studio is basically all built around a birch desk and shelves I made with my dad. The white one would slot into the PC cubby in the desk very nicely. I currently have an semi-SFF build in there and it looks nice, but I really want to do a different front for it in the style of this case.

@benkse2010

Жыл бұрын

@@DigitalJedi my only worry is will this fit a full sized 3080 or dare I even say 4000 series card? Because I'm going high end cpu so I need a 360 mm rad for cooling.

@babybrown4289

Жыл бұрын

@@benkse2010 I’d Like to know this too. Trying to build a 4090 system

Fractal is doing some of the most consistently interesting and attractive work in the business. I love my current Define case, and now the Torrent has competition for being used for my next build.

Bought it for my first build because i needed to build a sleeper office computer. It was awesome to build in and looks amazing! Highly recomend!

Thank you for mentioning the difference between the mesh and glass side panels! I’m building a new pc, thermals always matter to me, and since it sits in my living room this case is just goals honestly. Super appreciate the numbers! And you thought of how the wood was treated! Literally no one else (I’ve watched a few reviews now) thought to worry, but I’m so glad you did because ooo boy can wood go ugly if it’s not treated properly, so thank you again.

I'm a third generation carpenter. I've grown up around woodworking my whole life. I took a more general construction route because I lacked the patience for woodworking. But the older I get the more I've started to transition into woodworking. And I'm saying all this because I never once thought about using wood in a PC case. I have an emulation PC that has a boring case and now I'm considering making an entire case out of wood. I have the ability and the tools available to me that I would need. Why not?

I've always loved the contrast of wood and metal. This looks great!

Looks absolutely fantastic! Fractal Design is on fire lately when it comes to case design

@KingCrimson82

Жыл бұрын

just a little nine eleveny

@sudbtd

Жыл бұрын

​@@KingCrimson82 ??

Absolutely love the design direction with this, finally a case that looks like a nice piece of furniture rather than an all black gamer box

@richeart8217

Жыл бұрын

Inoltre, finalmente un case che sembra fatto apposta per i colori originali di Noctua.

I just discovered this case! Building one without a client order just to have in shop for show. Very excited for the professional office crowd.

this case will be my next build housing, looks so nice

That mesh side panel has me pretty excited. I can't wait for more cases to adopt it.

Fractal really make the best cases love my Torrent

@KingCrimson82

Жыл бұрын

got one too, compact, its pretty complete with a g413 keyboard and a g403 mouse. but that makes me nervous..

Fractal Design once again proving that they arguably at the top when it comes to PC cases. Well done

Holy crap. This is beautiful! I wish I didn't just buy a case now 😭

@apricane8467

Жыл бұрын

Thinking the same thing!

@tekudriger

Жыл бұрын

same, wish this was released sooner!!

@frederickmiller5492

Жыл бұрын

ugh - same - I just bought a Hyte y60. I love this new case!!

@The23rdGamer

Жыл бұрын

Refund it if you can. Many retailers have a month or two window for refunds.

@MichaelBertolino

Жыл бұрын

@@The23rdGamer I got it in September. After looking deeper into this case's compatibility, it's cheeks

Honestly one of the most beautiful cases ever. Price is excellent too, would absolutely purchase this or its successor for my next build

Great thing that you've shared your thoughts and the test result of the 80mm fan!

Great video, I've been watching various channels that talk about this PC case, but you actually covered every single point, from top to bottom, and that made me sure of buying this case, thanks for the vid, pls keep uploading great videos, God bless

We now need a whole case made out of woodgrain. LGR would approve!

@AT-bb4cw

Жыл бұрын

Jtc was making a case but he didn't complete it

@MarcoGPUtuber

Жыл бұрын

@@AT-bb4cw Now i'm sad!

@TuplaTTT

Жыл бұрын

Cubeor cases? Kanto, Aski, Vault and Hashrad. Although Hashrad is more like a heating unit for your house rather than a case.

@ButtonFacade

Жыл бұрын

Cubeor did just that. Full wood cases.

@envirovore

Жыл бұрын

Just do like a buddy of mine did and stick your PC in an old wooden sewing machine table.

this is a sick case! I think it might have to be my next case, unless they release an ITX iteration! that'd be super sweet.

Awesome case and review, Its good to know you are on the case!

Just started my new build and now I saw this. Look like I'm taking my parts back out and going with this in black.

Absolutely beautiful case.

I hope Fractal makes a North XL. I already love this case and it would be even better if it was able to fit larger air towers + the side intake bracket installed.

@zamora3D

Жыл бұрын

yeah, just a little wider and its perfect

@anhiirr

Жыл бұрын

Yep some side mount fan intake holes w/threaded grommets...or studs to screw fans into the back/inner side of the panel. Ideally a giant 230mm fan or multiple 140mms. It was definitely the first thing that came to mind....larger/atx form factor and adding a heap of fans to that side panel like an OG coolermaster stacker.

I love the way they did the wood layout. I love the the circular design and how the tempered glass is shortened to give this case a different look compared to every other case. BTW, can you do a review on the Lian Li Lancool 216?

This is my new favourite case, it looks amazing, Fractal Design can't stop releasing great cases 🙈

Looks like a piece of art...good work 👍

HOLY, this case is stunning!

I. ALREADY. LOVE. IT. can't wait to buy it....

The wood looks so clean

I've found pc cases always kind of ugly, until this! Finally something that has some elements of Scandinavian design and minimalism; absolutely love this case!

Case look wonderful.. they can use same style in future cases.. just to make it wider little bit, they can make wide one to add power supply on the side and to have clearance for gpu's horizontaly and space for vertical.. and that shroud on the bottom will dissapear and that opens up so many possibilities for fans.. or new ideas.. It's always good going little bit wider and you get so much space inside and as i mention wasted space under bottom shroud dissapears.. Most beautiful case i ever saw.. not only because of wooden part, shape of it.. idea of mesh sides and top.. also how they are shaped on the edge.. so elegant and beautiful. Good job Fractal.. and i wish they will give us similar model just to be wider.. that will add some elegant watercooling solutions .. etc.. We miss that elegant pc cases, all of them are so gamery.. it become boring..

I just fell in love with the design and features from the very beginning. I hope to make a full פארס Tower version of it so could stick three 140 mm fans in the front and have more space for all of my other stuff, but I am planning to go to this case, just because it’s beautiful and functional, and suddenly will be my next case.

Wow! It looks amazing!

Good job Fractal!

Love that white mesh version. I just finished a build in a jonsbo d40. And fractal goes and release this banger of a case.

Wow Fractal really has been hitting hard the last 2 years with their cases

Omg it's beautiful! Combined with the quality and functionality we've come to expect from Fractal I can see this being a new /r/battlestations staple. I'm expecting a lot of NORTH cases on top of Alex drawers and Karlby desktops. :D Seriously though, if I was building a new PC soon I'd definitely get this case!

I just got this case and its the best looking case I have ever seen. Goes really well with my setup.

so beautiful! im so tired of all the rgb flashy cases this is what i want more of!

The case is beautiful, Thank you Dimitry

Eco-friendly and functional housing!!! Thanks!!!

This looks great and I hope this styling continues.

These are just so beautiful. I definitely want one.

Wow, im in love with this case, I need it!

That's my new case. I was waiting so long for something really tasteful to appear on the market and the oak gives me this feeling exactly. It looks amazing

I love Fractal Design and wanted to get Refine 7 in white, but this looks extremely interesting. This video came just in time. Thanks!

Loving the glass side case

Very well made video with great and concise attention to detail.

noctua industrial fans would look amazing on the black case with the brown ruber corners👌

I'm currently collecting parts for a 7900X build and although I was thinking about getting the 011D Mini, I actually like the look of the Fractal North way more. I hope this comes out soon!

wow that is a beautiful case

Hell yes. This fits my whole house aesthetic perfectly.

Beautiful case! I'm planning my build in it and this has helped me. I've been deciding on options like mesh vs glass side and fan arrangement. You diligent work has shown me I need only one rear 120mm fan. Since side fans don't help, I will go with glass. THANK YOU!

I just got my white version of the case. Worth sharing that the wood is a lot warmer than shows in a lot of photos. Probably an effect of lighting. I was happy since this will work better with my setup. Only regret is I would have preferred the brass accents over the silver.

Beautiful case, great review. Thanks! 🙌

So beautiful and elegant

Love the top and side mesh. Hope they release matx or sff versions

Awe man I am loving this case. Noctua fans and heatsink would looks fantastic.

So clean🤤🤤

Love the aesthetics!

I absolutely love my Meshify 2. Fractal are legends in the tower case market. This is definitely on my radar.

Walnut with TG panel looks absolutely gorgeous, wish there was some b roll of a completed build in that

FD did a good job with this concept. This case will fit my wood desk perfectly

I was just thinking about something like this yesterday. This is 10000% what my next build will be in.

Wow, love the look! I'd take the black with walnut. May be my next build, especially for that price!

A great looking case and something new and cool design wise .

YEEEEEES!!!!!!!!! I fricking can't wait for my next build. I love SFF but this will be my next build.

Great looks indeed.

I built my white nmesh yesterday. Arctic Liquid Freezer II 280 on the side bracket, two 140s in the front and top each. I love it!

I love this case. I’ve had the same case for 10 years but I placed an order for this today! I love the wood!

@skutah7524

Жыл бұрын

Check the Cubeor cases 😍

I’ve been case shopping for HOURS but--my search is over. I’m waiting for and buying this one. Done and done.

man fractal design is the best. I'm glad I used their products since the node202, they really are innovating. With the new ridge and this, I really am trying really hard to stop myself from building a new pc.

I just bought a Meshify 2 Mini, absolutely love Fractal's design philosophy

Well now I met my next case. Gorgeous looking and good cooling.

nice, if i ever want to build my own, or upgrade my recent upgrade, this will be the case!

I hope they take this style and apply to their other series as well. I am definitely looking into the North as my next build.

Hmm, I like it. Might have to pick up one up for the next build.

Wow 10 strips of wood! AMAZING!

YES! YES! YES! This is the case i have been waiting for. Been contemplating the LD03 because it looks great. But this is stunning and functionaly so much better. It would be great if they introduced a 50/50 top/bottom side pannel, For those who want a bit more extra air flow but still want to show off either of their GPU or CPU Even next level have the glass and vented modular so you can swap thwm in to either orientation Keep up the great content 💯

What a beauty!

I've wanted this kind of thing forever.

I love the direction that Fractal Design has been going with their upcoming cases and I would totally switch out my current one with this! Only caveat for me are three things: 1. A 'Snow White' edition, where the entire interior, exterior chassis/covers and front plate as white steel/plastic and gray rubber. Kind of like what the Lian Li O11 Dynamic Evo Snow White Edition does for their color palette. 2. Ability to mount a 360 mm radiator to the top - I don't know if this is necessarily something that I like and isn't required, but using a liquid CPU cooler, I enjoy cases that allow me to mount it on the top, and I own a Corsair H150i Capellix. I understand that the front can host it, but would be extremely nice for air flow to use front with 3 120mm fans as intake, then the radiator at top as exhaust, removing the need to have fans at the rear, and that extra fan bracket attached (which I would want to use the TG and show the inside off). 3. One thing that their Torrent really benefited from was the cable management Velcro option to host power supply and misc cords at back - this one lacks it, and I just really loved the idea of having exquisite cable management both inside and outside the system. Don't necessarily know if it's because in the Torrent, power supply is hosted at top and it's easier, but I can see how it can still be achieved, and maybe isn't a requirement, but would be amazing to have as an option.

Hands down best looker for 2022 🙌

That's one beautiful case! I want one!

new favorite case. looks great!

Now THIS is my type of case.

@HardwareCanucks

Жыл бұрын

IKR... When it came out of the box, I knew it'll be a hit. Even if the temperatures were crap, I'd still use it. Gorgeous wood :) -D.

I lovie this Design! 😍

The 129 USD from 3 months ago are about 170 EUR now. The beauty has its price ... however is one great looking piece of technology, they brought case making to a new level.

Very exquisite design for sure. Hopefully it's popular and other manufacturer's take notice and start working on their own wood accented cases.

This is a best-case-scenario!

Iv been looking at this case since it first came out thinking it would be good for my next build. I was quite surprised to see you using a 8700k for your test, I currently use the same CPU so it was nice to see test results I could put my own experiences against.

Some of the little details are great, like the 3.5” drive bracket such a simple idea that makes you think why didn’t someone come up with it sooner

Like the looks of this a lot.

Never seen a wooden case before - surprisingly gorgeous!

I literally just bought the torrent compact. NOW I WANT THIS!!!

Nice for custom watercooling too. One Rad in the front and one in the side. I would love to try it.