Head-to-head · Best Mid Tower PC Cases

Fractal Design North vs Phanteks Eclipse G370A

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Fractal Design North comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.7 vs 3.3). Fractal Design North is best for: builders who want a living-room-friendly case without giving up airflow. Read the strengths below before deciding.

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Fractal Design North

4.7

2 sources$154.99as of Oct 19

The Fractal Design North is an ATX mid-tower case with a wood-slat front panel backed by mesh, two pre-installed 140mm Aspect PWM fans and a front USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 port. Tom's Hardware gave it 5 out of 5 and an Editor's Choice award, reporting exceptional thermal performance alongside its distinctive looks, while KitGuru scored it 8.5 out of 10, praising the styling and storage but finding temperatures nothing special. Both reviews flagged noise at high fan speeds, and KitGuru questioned the lack of a rear fan. It suits builders who want a case that fits into a living room without giving up airflow; anyone whose priority is a near-silent system should look at a more sound-dampened design.

Strengths

— Delivered exceptional CPU-led thermal results in Tom's Hardware's testing
— Wood-slat front panel backed by mesh gives it a furniture-like look
— Ships with two 140mm Aspect fans with PWM control

Watch-outs

— Loud at full fan speed: Tom's Hardware measured an average of 53 decibels
— No rear fan is included
— KitGuru found its cooling temperatures unremarkable

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Ranked #5 in Best Mid Tower PC Cases

Phanteks Eclipse G370A

3.3

1 sourceall derived$40as of Sep 19

The Phanteks Eclipse G370A is a plain mid-tower aimed at high-performance builds, with a mesh front panel and room for SSI-EEB and EATX motherboards. Reviewers rated its cooling well, helped by pre-installed D-RGB fans and dedicated space for a 360mm radiator. There's no vertical GPU support and internal storage options are limited. Power users and professionals who want reliable airflow and nothing extra will be satisfied; budget-conscious builders aren't the audience.

Strengths

— High airflow design with support for up to 7x 120mm fans
— Supports SSI-EEB and EATX motherboards for workstation-grade builds
— Pre-installed 3x Phanteks M25 D-RGB 120mm front fans

Watch-outs

— Limited internal storage options with only 2x 2.5" SSD and 1x 3.5" HDD

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How they stack up

Fractal Design North

At its $154.99 listing price, the North takes a different approach from the Lian Li Lancool 207 and the Corsair Frame 4000D RS ARGB, pairing a walnut-slat front panel with two pre-installed 140mm PWM fans and a front USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port. Like the Phanteks Evolv X2 Matrix, it is a design-led choice, but its appeal rests on natural wood rather than lighting.

Phanteks Eclipse G370A

The Phanteks Eclipse G370A ships with three pre-installed 120mm D-RGB front fans, where the Phanteks Evolv X2 Matrix includes none. It supports SSI-EEB and EATX motherboards and, like the Lian Li Lancool 207, takes radiators up to 360mm. It has no vertical GPU support, which the Corsair Frame 4000D RS ARGB offers through a rotatable GPU mount, and it costs less than all three.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Fractal Design North	Phanteks Eclipse G370A
Case Type	ATX mid-tower	—
Motherboard Support	Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX	SSI-EEB, EATX, ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Max GPU Length	355mm	—
Max CPU Cooler Height	170mm (145mm with side fan bracket)	—
Included Fans	2x 140mm Aspect PWM (front)	—
Front I/O	2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, audio and mic	—
Drive Bays	2x 3.5/2.5-inch, 2x 2.5-inch	—
Dimensions	469mm H x 215mm W x 447mm D	465 x 476 x 220 mm
Material	Metal	Steel Chassis, Tempered Glass Window, ABS Plastic
Expansion Slots	—	7
Radiator Compatibility	—	360mm max
Fan Support	—	3x 120mm
GPU Clearance	—	400 mm \| 15.74 in
CPU Cooler Clearance	—	170 mm \| 6.69 in

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