Fractal Design North XL Momentum Black vs Montech X5 Case Comparison

Fractal Design North XL Momentum Black and Montech X5 are both cases with the same Internal 2.5" Drive Bays (2), Internal 3.5" Drive Bays (2) and Expansion Slots (7). The main differences are in Motherboard Compatibility, Front Panel I/O, Dimensions and Volume.

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Fractal Design North XL Momentum Black	Montech X5
Prices (Change region) In Stock $209.99 Last updated 54 minutes ago. In Stock Free shipping $209.99 In Stock $209.99 In Stock + $16.06 Shipping $209.99 Show 1 more offers	Prices (Change region) In Stock $75.00 Last updated 53 minutes ago. In Stock Free shipping $75.00 In Stock $75.00
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Brand Fractal Design	Brand Montech
Model FD-C-NOR1X-07	Model X5 (B)
Release Date 📅 February 2026	Release Date 📅 March 2025
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
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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 0
External 3.5" Drive Bays 0	External 3.5" Drive Bays 0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays 2	Internal 2.5" Drive Bays 2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 2	Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 2
Motherboard Compatibility ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX	Motherboard Compatibility ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, SSI CEB
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, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C
Dimensions 503 mm x 240 mm x 509 mm	Dimensions 482 mm x 216 mm x 496 mm
Volume 61 L	Volume 52 L
Max VGA length allowance 380 mm	Max VGA length allowance 410 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

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Fractal Design North XL Momentum Black:

Newer Product, it was released around 10 months later
Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C
Moderately more space available (+16% total case volume)

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Reasons to buy the Montech X5:

64% cheaper, you can save $134.99
Additional VGA length allowance (+30.00mm)
Supports the following motherboard formats: SSI CEB
Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 2.0 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C

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