The gold (or silver) trim applies to bands around the feet in addition to the power button, headphone and microphone jacks, Type A (Gen 1) and Type-C (Gen 2) USB 3.

Because some of our devices round to the nearest whole number before that data is charted, it’s possible for two identical results to be shown as one degree apart due to rounding issues. The only other case we've tested recently with a mesh side panel was the Azza Aero 480, and that did not perform very well. Fractal's North, though, performed exceptionally well in our testing – especially with CPU thermals. Facing the question of how a case could have both the best voltage regulator and second-worst GPU temperatures in its class, we looked at the North’s factory front-fan placement just above the power-supply tunnel and determined that it should be perfect for GPU cooling.Performance is generally on par for what it is, with the exception of the GPU thermal testing we did.

This isn’t the case (no pun intended) with the North, which is available in either white or black and with a mesh or tempered glass side panel. Leveraging design to give you a better experience, its airflow functionality and intuitive layout make building and gaming both smooth and enjoyable. inches of horizontal offset away from the board for 120mm fan mounts, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to use our cooler to vent the board.Finance is only available to permanent UK residents aged >18, subject to status, terms and conditions apply. Dust filters in the front and PSU intake keep your components clean and free from debris, reducing maintenance and extending their lifespan.