PC case Fractal Design FD-C-NOR1X-03 Midi Tower White

The Fractal Design FD-C-NOR1X-03 Midi Tower in white combines a modern exterior with an interior engineered for airflow and flexibility. It ships with three pre-installed 140 mm front fans and supports bottom-mounted ATX power supplies, multiple drive configurations and common motherboard sizes, providing a roomy, clean platform for building a performance-oriented PC that fits into a living space.

Advantages

The case offers a generous interior layout compatible with Mini-ITX, Micro ATX, ATX and EATX motherboards, alongside dedicated mounts for two 3.5" drives and two 2.5" drives. Pre-installed 140 mm front fans prioritize airflow while the simple white finish and mixed-material construction (wood and steel) create a modern, unobtrusive appearance. Front I/O includes two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports for convenient device connections.

Suitable for

• Custom gaming PC builds requiring good airflow and space for large components
• Home or living-room systems where a clean, modern aesthetic is preferred
• Workstation or multimedia rigs using multiple storage drives (2 x 3.5" and 2 x 2.5")

Key specifications

• Model: Fractal Design FD-C-NOR1X-03
• Form factor: Midi Tower
• Colour: White
• Pre-installed fans: 3 × 140 mm (front)
• Supported motherboards: Mini-ITX, Micro ATX, ATX, EATX
• Drive bays: 2 × 3.5", 2 × 2.5"
• Front ports: 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
• Power supply: not included (bottom-mounted)
• Material: Wood and steel
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 240 × 503 × 509 mm
• Weight: 9.7 kg

How to use

Install the motherboard according to its form factor and secure the bottom-mounted ATX power supply in place. Mount storage drives to the designated 3.5" and 2.5" bays and connect them to the motherboard. Use the pre-installed 140 mm front fans for intake airflow; plan GPU and CPU cooling to complement the front intake. Connect peripherals to the front panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports as needed. Route cables to keep the interior tidy and maintain unobstructed airflow.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use the included 140 mm front fans as intake and ensure a balanced exhaust path (rear or top) with adequate fan or AIO cooling for CPU/GPU. Choose a power supply length compatible with the bottom compartment and avoid blocking fan intakes with oversized drive cages or cable bundles.