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Fractal Design's new North and North XL Momentum Edition cases sport stealthy black wood slats, promise quieter fans – XL model also supports back-connector motherboards

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Fractal Design has introduced new Momentum Edition cases for their North and North XL models, featuring a sleek black wood slat design and quieter fans. The XL model now supports back-connector motherboards for a cleaner interior look. The Momentum Edition cases come with new Momentum fans that are quieter and offer improved cooling performance. Despite a slight price increase over the original models, these new cases aim to provide a more refined and quieter user experience for PC builders.

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