For the CPU and GPU full load acoustic test, we also stress the Gigabyte RTX 3070 Ti Gaming OC and set the fans at 75% speed, because in gaming the fans never run at 100 percent and are far too loud when they do.

Finally, just as the temperatures turned frigid and the year was winding down, the company fittingly launched the North.Fractal's North, though, performed exceptionally well in our testing – especially with CPU thermals. A tempered-glass version is available to builders who’d like to give others a clearer view of their internal components. Concentrate on your tasks or immerse yourself in your favourite games without distractions from loud fans. We don’t like unanswered questions, but with one test point showing clearly superior performance and another showing merely acceptable performance, need we torture ourselves further?

Kaza (UK) Limited acts as a credit intermediary and offers credit products provided by Klarna Bank AB (publ). Finance is only available to permanent UK residents aged >18, subject to status, terms and conditions apply.Discount the front face, and the North is a fairly typical modern PC case whether in its mesh or glass side-panel variants. has been a big year for Fractal Design; the Swedish case company started off with the Torrent Compact, which was an impressive start.

Their main product areas are Computer Cases, Power Supplies and Water Cooling units amongst other related accessories. It is constructed with high-quality steel and an unique walnut or oak front panel, this case offers elegant aesthetics, intelligent design, and exceptional cooling capabilities - it’s the perfect foundation for creating your dream PC build.

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