Fractal Design North XL Momentum Black vs BitFenix Merc Alpha Case Comparison

Fractal Design North XL Momentum Black and BitFenix Merc Alpha are both cases with the same Expansion Slots (7). The main differences are in External 5.25" Drive Bays, External 3.5" Drive Bays, Internal 2.5" Drive Bays and Internal 3.5" Drive Bays.

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Fractal Design North XL Momentum Black	BitFenix Merc Alpha
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Brand Fractal Design	Brand BitFenix
Model FD-C-NOR1X-07	Model Merc Alpha BFC-MRC-100-KKX1-RP
Release Date 📅 February 2026	Release Date 📅 October 2009
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Compatible PC parts Motherboards ► Graphics Cards ► Power Supplies ► CPU Coolers ►	Compatible PC parts Motherboards ► Graphics Cards ► Power Supplies ► CPU Coolers ►
Type ATX Full Tower	Type ATX Mid Tower
Color Black	Color Black
Includes Power Supply No	Includes Power Supply No
External 5.25" Drive Bays 0	External 5.25" Drive Bays 3
External 3.5" Drive Bays 0	External 3.5" Drive Bays 1
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays 2	Internal 2.5" Drive Bays 0
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 2	Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 6
Motherboard Compatibility ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX	Motherboard Compatibility ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, Thin Mini ITX
Front Panel I/O USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C	Front Panel I/O USB 2.0 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Dimensions 503 mm x 240 mm x 509 mm	Dimensions 489 mm x 189 mm x 438 mm
Volume 61 L	Volume 40 L
Max VGA length allowance 380 mm	Max VGA length allowance 270 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage) 413 mm	Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage) 320 mm
Expansion Slots 7	Expansion Slots 7
Back Connect Support No	Back Connect Support No