Fractal Design Meshify C - Compact Computer Case - High Performance Airflow/Cooling - 2X Fans Included - PSU Shroud - Modular Interior - Water-Cooling Ready - USB3.0 - Tempered Glass Light - Blackout

Review of the MicroATX Dark Tint TG version of the Meshify C.Going towards my second build, I upgraded from an old, budget, acrylic side panel ATX case so it was daunting to build in a smaller case but extremely exciting to get the quality upgrade of tempered glass and Fractal Design's amazing case features.Parts/Cable Management: In my opinion, the Meshify C Mini's compact form factor and ability to hold and manage feature packed parts in a clean and organized way is what blew me away. I managed to mount my Corsair H100i CPU cooler radiator on the front of the case for optimal CPU cooling, comfortably fitting my GTX 1080 (10.5 inches) on my mATX motherboard, all while keeping cables clean and not impeding airflow. The SSD bracket behind the motherboard keeps them completed hidden and easy to get cables to. Then the full length power supply shroud and the removable hard drive cage allow for a ton of room to manage cables in the back all while staying hidden from the tempered glass viewing window.Looks/Build Quality: The tinted tempered glass is the highlight in my opinion. It provides a clean stealthy look from the sidewhen off, while providing a dimmer but beautifully clean RBG shine when powered on. The overall build is strong with solid, grippy feet. The mesh on the front, bottom, and top are an awesome feature for dust management.Airflow: No complaints on airflow. My CPU cooler's radiator is monted on the front with two 120mm intake fans and three 120mm exhaust fans on the top and back. All tempts are solid with my GTX 1080 at 100% usage not flinching on long play times. The front mounted radiator allows my CPU to also get great tempts as fresh air first moved through there.Noise: This is probably the only category this case does not excel in. As one can imagine with the many perforations and mesh for airflow and dust management, there will be noise output when the system fans are cranked. But a nice pair of headphones removes this worry completely.Conclusion: A 10/10 mATX case. But with all cases, do your research in regards to what parts (length/size) will comfortably fit.

The media could not be loaded. Although the case is a bit smaller compared to other Mid Tower cases, the air flow is great as advertised, everything was able to fit with minimal issues. I actually bought it because it’s not an oversized mid-tower, but a bit smaller than my old corsair case. My home is small and tight so reduced size was a selling point to me. Not disappointed!The only challenge I had was the cable management took a bit of effort. There was ample room in the back behind the motherboard to run cabling with zip tie downs and factory provided velcro ties. But oh boy, it’s a bit of work running cabling to both look decent AND not restrict air flow, in a case that’s not a full tower beast. In the end I love the size of the case, it’s very nice in white which greatly accents the lighting.My AIO liquid cooler fits the front of the case so I am glad this case has the mesh front to pull air in via this setup. From what I read and saw on videos, the 240MM Radiator on the top of the case was NOT an option with some motherboards, and when I had the board installed I decided to see if this would be the situation with my build. Sure enough it was too tight I didn’t even attempt it so I went right to the front Radiator install, no issues as cooling is perfect (see HWINFO Screenshots). Temps are the lowest I have had in any prior build.As for noise... what noise? Each generation the fans get quieter and this case I hardly know it's even running. Color me impressed. It's both quiet and cool.The dust filters seem to be built well and remove easy enough, although effectiveness will be seen over time. I live in a dusty environment, with pet hair. I am not going to be happy if the case gets dirty inside, but I’ve yet to see even the best case filtration stop all dust. I love the window, it’s NOT tinted, it is glass, and looks beautiful inside lit up. If you get this case, enjoy it, you will not regret the purchase.My only advise, if u buy a modular PSU be sure to anticipate all your power needs prior to completing your build, as the back of the PSU is not really accessible below the shroud at the bottom. It's a challenge just getting my fingers in that tight space. I am planning to eventually add a SSD backup drive internally, and I added a SATA cable just in case, which is not connected yet. Just an FYI.Fractal Design Meshify C White Mid Tower CaseGigabyte Z390 AORUS PRO WiFi Intel LGA1151/Z390/ATX/2xM.2 MotherboardIntel Core i9-9900KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked Without Processor GraphicsXPG GAMMIX 1TB S11 Pro 3D NAND PCIe NVMe Gen3x4 M.2 2280 SSD Ultra-Fast PCIe NVMe Gen3x4 Interface Read/Write up to 3500/3000MB/sCORSAIR H115i RGB PLATINUM AIO Liquid CPU Cooler 280mmCORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB PRO 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000MHz C15 LED Desktop MemoryEVGA GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING ACX 3.0, 8GB GDDR5X, LED, Graphics CardEVGA SuperNOVA 650 G3, 80 Plus Gold 650W, Fully ModularLG 27-UD88-W 4K MonitorThermaltake Pure Plus 12 RGB TT Premium Edition 120mm Software Enabled Circular 9 Controllable LEDs PWM Case/Radiator Fan - Triple PackMicrosoft Windows 10 Pro

Good Things:-Great airflow and filters where they need to be (three total). The manual doesn't say it but you CAN fit one 140mm and two 120mm in the front intake. (Vs. three 120s or two 140s). I put a black 140 mm Noctua fan above the two included fans and it's a great all-black look. This might not work for you if you want RGB fans in the front and want them all to match.-White color is very sharp.-I'm 98% satisfied with the build quality. Everything is where it needs to be and the included hardware is great. There is one tiny spot where the sheet metal is bent but it is one little corner behind the plastic white front piece and isn't visible. I could probably bend it back but it's near a rivet and might loosen the piece.-Cable management is great, plenty of room behind the motherboard for anything you want to do.-Room for almost everything. I haven't completed my build yet so I can't post pictures but the case, although on the smaller size, DOES FIT an EVGA 2080 FTW3. This is not a small card by any means. Additionally, you can put three fans on the front AND fit two 3.5" drives in the bottom compartment as long as your PSU isn't massive."Meh"s:-The very front of the case around the large black intake is plastic (one big white piece, where the buttons are). I understand that getting this piece in metal would bump up the price significantly but I'm just noting it.-That bent metal piece. But this literally affects nothing.I'm going to update this if there are any problems throughout the case's lifespan.UPDATE: From May to December, everything is great. No regearts on the purchase.