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Fractal North — Mid-tower
Fractal

Fractal North

Mid-tower

92
/ 100
From $139
VS
Fractal North wins by 5
Phanteks Eclipse G500A — Mid-tower
Phanteks

Phanteks Eclipse G500A

Mid-tower

87
/ 100
From $129
Specdex verdict

Fractal North takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Fractal North lands at 92 and Phanteks Eclipse G500A at 87. That puts Fractal North ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Fractal North if…

  • ✓Tool-less panels on most
  • ✓Cable-management channels
  • ✓Dust filters

Pick Phanteks Eclipse G500A if…

  • ✓Tool-less panels on most
  • ✓Cable-management channels
  • ✓Dust filters
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Airflow

Fractal North

Compared on the airflow sub-score

Fractal North leads on airflow (92 vs 87).

Build

Fractal North

Compared on the build sub-score

Fractal North leads on build (90 vs 85).

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Fractal North 92
vs
87 Phanteks Eclipse G500A

Score breakdown

Fractal North
92
airflow 92
build 90
features 84
value 86
Phanteks Eclipse G500A
87
airflow 87
build 85
features 84
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Fractal North versus Phanteks Eclipse G500A — full spec comparison
Spec Fractal North Phanteks Eclipse G500A
Type
Mid-tower
Mid-tower

Fractal North

Pros
  • +Tool-less panels on most
  • +Cable-management channels
  • +Dust filters
Cons
  • −Fan inclusion varies
  • −GPU clearance limits for triple-slot cards
  • −Weight on glass panels

Phanteks Eclipse G500A

Pros
  • +Tool-less panels on most
  • +Cable-management channels
  • +Dust filters
Cons
  • −Fan inclusion varies
  • −GPU clearance limits for triple-slot cards
  • −Weight on glass panels

FAQ: Fractal North vs Phanteks Eclipse G500A

Which is better, Fractal North or Phanteks Eclipse G500A? +

Fractal North scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Fractal North worth the price? +

At $139, Fractal North delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in airflow.

Is Phanteks Eclipse G500A worth the price? +

At $129, Phanteks Eclipse G500A delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in airflow.

Does Fractal North or Phanteks Eclipse G500A last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for airflow, Fractal North or Phanteks Eclipse G500A? +

Fractal North — leads on airflow (92 vs 87). Compared on the airflow sub-score.

Which is better for build, Fractal North or Phanteks Eclipse G500A? +

Fractal North — leads on build (90 vs 85). Compared on the build sub-score.