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Fractal Design Meshify 3 XL Black Solid

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Fractal Design Meshify 3 XL Black Solid Review & Specifications

The Fractal Design Meshify 3 XL Black Solid, manufactured by Fractal Design, is a very high-quality PC case designed for Full-Tower builds. It is constructed from premium-grade steel, aluminium and weighs approximately 10.50 kg. Its aesthetic is characterized by a Black Solid finish and features a steel side panel, which adds both style and functionality.

The Fractal Design Meshify 3 XL Black Solid supports a very wide range of motherboard sizes, including Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX, E-ATX, EE-ATX, SSI-CEB, SSI-EEB. It can accommodate extremely large, high-end or server-grade E-ATX motherboards, offering unmatched compatibility across nearly all consumer and professional platforms. Power supply compatibility includes ATX, SFX units with a maximum supported length of 230 mm. The overall case dimensions are 575 x 245 x 515 mm, offering insight into its spatial footprint.

This case supports very large graphics cards up to 512 mm in length, along with CPU air coolers up to 182 mm in height.

This case provides excellent cooling support, with extensive fan and radiator mounting options, including radiators up to 420 mm. It ensures superb airflow and thermal management, making it ideal for high-power gaming rigs and workstations. For additional details and specific specifications, refer to the section below.

General Information

ManufacturerFractal Design
PC Case NameFractal Design Meshify 3 XL Black Solid
Current Price Amazon $185
Amazon Price Updated 1 day ago.
PC Case AvailableTrue

Specification

Form FactorFull-Tower
Material / Weightsteel, aluminium / 10.50 kg
Color / Side PanelBlack Solid / steel
PC Case Dimensions575 x 245 x 515 mm

Compatibility

Motherboard SupportMini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX, E-ATX, EE-ATX, SSI-CEB, SSI-EEB
GPU Length / CPU Cooler Height512 mm / 182 mm
PSU Form Factor / Max LengthATX, SFX / 230 mm

Performance


Fractal Design Meshify 3 XL Black Solid Compared to PC Cases with the Same Form Factor and Similar Performance and Features

PC Case Quality & Features per Price Table

PC_Case (Desc) Price (Desc) Quality/Features (Desc) Q&F/Price (Desc)
Thermaltake CTE T500 TG ARGB Black
$149 | ↓ -8.2%
92.0 pts
55.6%
Thermaltake CTE T500 TG ARGB White
$150 | 0.0%
92.0 pts
55.2%
Lian Li Lancool 216
$131 | ↑ 30.9%
91.0 pts
62.6%
Cooler Master MasterFrame 500 Mesh Silv…
$200 | ↑ 21.2%
91.0 pts
41.0%
Cooler Master MasterFrame 700
$349 | ↑ 75.4%
91.0 pts
23.5%
Fractal Design Meshify 3 XL Black Solid
$185 | 0.0%
91.0 pts
44.3%
Thermaltake View 51 TG ARGB Snow
$240 | 0.0%
91.0 pts
34.1%
Cooler Master MasterFrame 500 Mesh
$200 | ↑ 17.7%
91.0 pts
41.0%
be quiet! Silent Base 601 Orange
$505 | 0.0%
90.0 pts
16.0%

PC Case Comparison and Detail Specifications Table

Specification
Thermaltake CTE T500 TG ARGB Black
Thermaltake CTE T500 TG ARGB …
Thermaltake CTE T500 TG ARGB White
Thermaltake CTE T500 TG ARGB …
Lian Li Lancool 216
Lian Li Lancool 216
Cooler Master MasterFrame 500 Mesh Silver
Cooler Master MasterFrame 500…
Cooler Master MasterFrame 700
Cooler Master MasterFrame 700
Fractal Design Meshify 3 XL Black Solid
Fractal Design Meshify 3 XL B…
Thermaltake View 51 TG ARGB Snow
Thermaltake View 51 TG ARGB S…
Cooler Master MasterFrame 500 Mesh
Cooler Master MasterFrame 500…
be quiet! Silent Base 601 Orange
be quiet! Silent Base 601 Ora…
Perf Chart
Price
$149❗ ↓ -8.2%
$150❗ 0.0%
$131 ↑ 30.9%
$200 ↑ 21.2%
$349❗ ↑ 75.4%
$185 0.0%
$240❗ 0.0%
$200 ↑ 17.7%
$505❗ 0.0%
Form Factor Full-Tower Full-Tower Mid-Tower Full-Tower Mid-Tower Full-Tower Full-Tower Full-Tower Mid-Tower
Color Black Snow Black Silver Black Black Solid White Black Orange
Side Panel tempered glass tempered glass tempered glass tempered glass Tempered Glass steel 3 x Tempered Glass (4mm thickness) tempered glass steel
Max GPU L. 385 mm 385 mm 392 mm 390 mm 450 mm 512 mm 440 mm 390 mm 449 mm
Max CPU H. 195 mm 195 mm 180 mm 190 mm 158 mm 182 mm 175 mm 190 mm 185 mm
Max PSU L. 180 mm 180 mm 220 mm 235 mm 210 mm 230 mm 200 mm 235 mm 288 mm
PSU FF ATX, SFX ATX, SFX ATX, SFX ATX, SFX ATX, SFX ATX, SFX ATX, SFX ATX, SFX ATX, SFX

PC Case Specification Table

PC_Case (Desc) Form Factor Color / Side Panel GPU Length CPU Cooler Height PSU Length / Form Factor
Thermaltake CTE T500 TG ARGB Black
Full-Tower Black / tempered glass 385 mm 195 mm 180 mm / ATX, SFX
Thermaltake CTE T500 TG ARGB White
Full-Tower Snow / tempered glass 385 mm 195 mm 180 mm / ATX, SFX
Lian Li Lancool 216
Mid-Tower Black / tempered glass 392 mm 180 mm 220 mm / ATX, SFX
Cooler Master MasterFrame 500 Mesh Silv…
Full-Tower Silver / tempered glass 390 mm 190 mm 235 mm / ATX, SFX
Cooler Master MasterFrame 700
Mid-Tower Black / Tempered Glass 450 mm 158 mm 210 mm / ATX, SFX
Fractal Design Meshify 3 XL Black Solid
Full-Tower Black Solid / steel 512 mm 182 mm 230 mm / ATX, SFX
Thermaltake View 51 TG ARGB Snow
Full-Tower White / 3 x Tempered Glass (4mm thickness) 440 mm 175 mm 200 mm / ATX, SFX
Cooler Master MasterFrame 500 Mesh
Full-Tower Black / tempered glass 390 mm 190 mm 235 mm / ATX, SFX
be quiet! Silent Base 601 Orange
Mid-Tower Orange / steel 449 mm 185 mm 288 mm / ATX, SFX

Additional PC Case Information

Fan Support:

Front fan 3x 120/140 mm, 2x 180 mm (3 x 140 mm Momentum Included)
Top fan 3x 120/140 mm
Rear fan 1x 120/140 mm

Radiator Support:

Front radiator 280/360 mm
Top radiator 360/420 (up to 475) mm
Rear radiator Up to 120/140 mm
Side radiator 360 mm (with brackets)

HDD / SSD Support:

3.5"/2.5" drive mounts 2/4 Dedicated 2.5" drive mounts 1

Front Ports:

Front interface 1 x USB Type-C 20 Gbps, 2 x USB Type-A 5 Gbps, 1x Audio Combo Jack, Power button

Dust Filters:

Yes

Additional Information:


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