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Compare Fractal Design North XL Momentum Black vs Corsair Carbide Spec-Alpha

Fractal Design North XL Momentum Black and Corsair Carbide Spec-Alpha are both cases with the same Max VGA length allowance (380 mm) and Expansion Slots (7). The main differences are in Internal 2.5" Drive Bays, Internal 3.5" Drive Bays, Motherboard Compatibility and Front Panel I/O.
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Brand
Fractal Design
Brand
Corsair
Model
FD-C-NOR1X-07
Model
CC-9011084-WW
Release Date
📅 February 2026
Release Date
📅 March 2016
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Type
ATX Full Tower
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Color
Black
Color
Black/Silver
Includes Power Supply
No
Includes Power Supply
No
External 5.25" Drive Bays
0
External 5.25" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
4
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
3
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro ATX, 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 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Dimensions
503 mm x 240 mm x 509 mm
Dimensions
518 mm x 220 mm x 474 mm
Volume
61 L
Volume
54 L
Max VGA length allowance
380 mm
Max VGA length allowance
380 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
413 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
-
Expansion Slots
7
Expansion Slots
7
Back Connect Support
No
Back Connect Support
No
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Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Fractal Design North XL Momentum Black:

  • Newer Product, it was released around 10 years later
  • Supports the following motherboard formats: EATX
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C
  • Moderately more space available (+12% total case volume)

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Reasons to buy the Corsair Carbide Spec-Alpha:

  • 62% cheaper, you can save $130.00
  • +2 internal 2.5" bays
  • +1 internal 3.5" bays

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