Fractal Design North vs NZXT H6 Flow

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all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The NZXT H6 Flow scores 7.2/10 overall, ahead of the Fractal Design North at 6.2/10.

The NZXT H6 Flow leads on airflow and cooling, build and ease of building, space and compatibility, noise and value.

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.

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NZXT H6 Flow

7.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The NZXT H6 Flow is for builders who want a mid-tower with strong cooling and an easy build. It suits gaming and general desktop systems with a graphics card, an air cooler or a top-mounted radiator, and only a few drives. It is less suited to storage-heavy builds or anyone who wants a quiet system at full fan speed.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Fractal Design North	NZXT H6 Flow
Airflow and cooling	30%	7/10	8/10
Build and ease of building	20%	7/10	8/10
Space and compatibility	20%	6/10	7/10
Noise	15%	4/10	5/10
Value	15%	6/10	7/10
Overall		6.2/10	7.2/10

Specifications

Spec	Fractal Design North	NZXT H6 Flow
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)	ATX mid-tower	Mid-tower, dual-chamber
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)	ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX	ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Maximum graphics card length (mm)	355 mm (300 mm with a 360 mm front radiator fitted)	Up to 365 mm (14.4 in)
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)	145 mm	Up to 163 mm (6.4 in)
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)	ATX only, maximum PSU length 255 mm	ATX power supply type, up to 200 mm PSU clearance
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)	Top 120 and 240 mm; front 120, 140, 240, 280 and 360 mm; rear 120 mm; side 2x 120/140 mm	Top up to 360 mm; rear up to 120 mm; top radiators up to 30 mm thick
Fans included and fan mounts	Two 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 0	Three pre-installed F120Q 120 mm fans in the front-right position, 1,200 ± 240 RPM, 62.18 CFM, 25.1 dBA; top takes three 120 mm or two 140 mm; rear 120 mm included; bottom takes two 140 mm intake
Drive bays (3.5 and 2.5 inch)	Two combined 3.5"/2.5" bays and two dedicated 2.5" bays; seven expansion slots	not listed

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

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NZXT H6 Flow

+ Four fans included, with room for a 360 mm top radiator
+ Owners praise thermal performance and easy cable management
+ Fits GPUs up to 365 mm and coolers up to 163 mm
− Owners report limited drive storage support
− Owners report fan noise at high speed
− GPU temperatures rise when lower fan mounts are filled

Skip it if:

Builders who need space for several storage drives
Buyers who want a quiet system with the fans at full speed
Anyone who wants a fan or RGB controller included in the box

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