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Will it fit

Does the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition fit in the Fractal Design North?

Fits

Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition fits the Fractal Design North with 51 mm of length to spare.

Length304 of 355 mm51 mm spare
Height137 mmNot published
Thickness2 slotsNot published
Exact measurements
SizeNVIDIANorthRoom
Length304 mm355 mm51 mm spare
Height137 mm—Not published
Thickness2 slots—Not published

Fractal Design's published spec

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Questions

Does the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition fit in the Fractal Design North?
Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition fits the Fractal Design North with 51 mm of length to spare. Length 304 of 355 mm, height 137 mm (no published limit), thickness 2 slots (no published limit).
Is anything not checked?
Fractal Design doesn't publish a height or thickness limit for the North, so those aren't checked.
Where do these numbers come from?
Fractal Design's published spec; card size from NVIDIA's spec page. Checked October 2026. Makers measure differently and connectors add a few millimetres, so treat a tight result as a reason to measure.

Sources

  • Case: Fractal Design’s North specifications, checked October 24, 2026. Fractal lists a 355 mm length limit, or 300 mm with a 360 mm front radiator; no height or thickness limit.
  • Card: NVIDIA’s spec page, checked October 23, 2026. NVIDIA publishes the slot count, not a thickness in millimetres, and asks for room for a 3-slot (61 mm) card for airflow.
  • With a 360 mm radiator in the front the length limit drops to 300 mm.

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Based on published dimensions, not a guarantee. Check cable, cooler and connector clearance before you buy.