Take a look at Fractal Design’s superblack ‘Momentum Version’ PC circumstances
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In abstract:
- PCWorld reviews on Fractal Design’s new North Momentum Version PC circumstances that includes an all-black aesthetic with blackened oak fronts and darkish alloy accents.
- The Momentum Version contains three upgraded 120mm followers in comparison with the usual mannequin’s two 140mm followers, providing enhanced cooling efficiency.
- Out there now for $180 (North) and $210 (North XL), these circumstances carry a $25 premium over unique fashions for his or her stealthy design upgrades.
The Fractal Design North is at present the enclosure to beat within the PC constructing panorama—what stays of it, anyway. Tons of options and a smooth, fashionable look with wooden accents on the entrance has knowledgeable designs from opponents all around the world. Right now, Fractal is asserting a “Momentum Version” of the North and North XL. What does “Momentum” imply? It means black. Actually, actually black.
The brand new variations of the case swap out the walnut (or lighter oak on the white circumstances) entrance slats with “blackened oak,” and “darkish alloy” changing the metal and brass prospers on components like the facility buttons. Which means, yup, extra black. The ATX North and E-ATX North XL solely include a tempered glass facet, no mesh panel possibility (a minimum of at launch). The circumstances include three upgraded Momentum 120mm followers, a switch-up from the 2 140mm followers provided on the usual North.
If I appear dismissive of this Momentum Version, effectively, responsible. As somebody who appreciates PC circumstances that don’t seem like stealth jets lined in Christmas lights, I actually like the unique North (and I’m at present utilizing it for the PC on which I’m typing these very phrases). The woody North is an expression of the PC as a design and ornamental ingredient quite than one thing to both be displayed like a standing image or hidden in disgrace. Making a “stealth” model of this case appears antithetical to the distinctive components of the case design that I really respect.
However to every their very own. Amazon and Newegg have the brand new circumstances obtainable proper now: $180 for the North Momentum Version and $210 for the North XL Momentum Version. That’s a $25 premium—however contemplating the additional fan included, it’s not an outrageous bump up.
