Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
Mini-ITX
Fractal Design North
Walnut wood front · Mesh side · ATX
Fractal Design North takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P lands at 90 and Fractal Design North at 92. That puts Fractal Design North ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Pick Fractal Design North if…
- ✓Real walnut wood front panel
- ✓Excellent airflow
- ✓Great cable management
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testBuild
Fractal Design NorthCompared on the build sub-score
Fractal Design North leads on build (95 vs 88).
Airflow
Fractal Design NorthCompared on the airflow sub-score
Fractal Design North leads on airflow (92 vs 90).
Value for money
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200PSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P more score per dollar ($99 vs $139).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P | Fractal Design North |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mini-ITX | — |
| Form | — | Mid-tower ATX |
| Dimensions | — | 447×215×469 mm |
| Front panel | — | Walnut + mesh side |
| GPU clearance | — | 355 mm |
| CPU clearance | — | 170 mm |
| Fan support | — | 7× 120 mm |
| Color | — | Charcoal Black, Chalk White |
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
- +Tool-less panels on most
- +Cable-management channels
- +Dust filters
- −Fan inclusion varies
- −GPU clearance limits for triple-slot cards
- −Weight on glass panels
Fractal Design North
- +Real walnut wood front panel
- +Excellent airflow
- +Great cable management
- −Glass version pricier
- −No vertical GPU mount included
- −Front fans not RGB
FAQ: Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P vs Fractal Design North
Which is better, Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P or Fractal Design North? +
Fractal Design North scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P worth the price? +
At $99, Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in airflow.
Is Fractal Design North worth the price? +
At $139, Fractal Design North delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in design.
Does Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P or Fractal Design North 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 build, Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P or Fractal Design North? +
Fractal Design North — leads on build (95 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.
Which is better for airflow, Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P or Fractal Design North? +
Fractal Design North — leads on airflow (92 vs 90). Compared on the airflow sub-score.