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Fractal Design North vs MSI MAG FORGE 110R

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Fractal Design North scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the MSI MAG FORGE 110R at 6.1/10.

The Fractal Design North leads on airflow and cooling.

The MSI MAG FORGE 110R leads on space and compatibility, noise and value.

They score the same on build and ease of building.

Fractal Design North

Fractal Design North

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Fractal Design North is an ATX mid-tower for builders who want a mesh-fronted case with good build quality. It suits people planning a front-mounted radiator, as long as they accept the GPU length limit that comes with it. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a quiet build without adjusting fan settings.

Typically about £119.99 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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MSI MAG FORGE 110R

MSI MAG FORGE 110R

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The MSI MAG FORGE 110R is for budget builders who want a full-size ATX mid-tower with room for a long graphics card and a 240 mm radiator. It suits people who plan to add their own fans, since only one is fitted. One owner mentions good space and cable management, and two praise value for money.

Typically about £73.37 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightFractal Design NorthMSI MAG FORGE 110R
Airflow and cooling30%7/105/10
Build and ease of building20%7/107/10
Space and compatibility20%6/107/10
Noise15%4/105/10
Value15%6/107/10
Overall6.2/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecFractal Design NorthMSI MAG FORGE 110R
Case typeATX mid-towerMid-Tower
Board sizesATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITXATX / M-ATX / ITX
Max GPU length355 mm (300 mm with a 360 mm front radiator fitted)330 mm
Max cooler height145 mm160 mm
PSU supportATX only, maximum PSU length 255 mmATX, maximum length 200 mm (without 3.5in HDD tray installed)
RadiatorsTop 120 and 240 mm; front 120, 140, 240, 280 and 360 mm; rear 120 mm; side 2x 120/140 mmFront 120 / 140 / 240 mm; Top 120 / 240 mm; Rear 120 mm
FansTwo Aspect 14 PWM fans included (front); mounts: front 3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm, top 2x 120/140 mm, rear 1x 120 mm, side 0Pre-installed 1 x 120 mm ARGB rear; support Front 3 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm, Top 2 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm, Rear 1 x 120 mm
Drive baysTwo combined 3.5"/2.5" bays and two dedicated 2.5" bays; seven expansion slots3 x 2.5in and 2 x 3.5in

Strengths and weaknesses

Fractal Design North

  • + Owners praise looks and solid build quality
  • + Front radiator support up to 360 mm
  • + Two Aspect 14 PWM fans included
  • − Reviewers measured 53 to 54 dB; owners complain of noise
  • − GPU clearance falls to 300 mm with a 360 mm front radiator
  • − No rear fan included

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a quiet build without adjusting fan curves
  • Anyone pairing a long GPU with a 360 mm front radiator
  • Builders who need CPU cooler clearance above 145 mm
Read the full Fractal Design North review ›

MSI MAG FORGE 110R

  • + Fits graphics cards up to 330 mm long
  • + Supports 240 mm radiators in front and top
  • + Owners praise value and cable management space
  • − Only one 120 mm fan is pre-installed
  • − PSU length limited to 200 mm
  • − One owner questions MSI as a case maker

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want several fans included from the start
  • Builders with a PSU longer than 200 mm
  • Anyone who needs lots of 3.5in drive bays
Read the full MSI MAG FORGE 110R review ›

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