Fractal Design Meshify C Review (Tempered Glass!)

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[@mgurcanli]

You could actually remove the front mesh+dust filter by sticking you hand under the front panel and basically pushing the mesh out towards you, so you don't have to worry about the front I/O cables

[@samuel231]

Mucteba Gurcanli You were faster..

[@rusydasadida7607]

Pin

[@t77snapshot]

Yeah HardwareCanucks review of the case mentioned that. Good tip!

[@dhewton1966]

You literally just gave the whole world your fingerprint in high def.

[@t77snapshot]

Ultra high def.

[@IGarrettI]

I will Nicholas cage that shit

[@SeductivePanda]

🤔 There aren't any power cables. I bet there isn't even thermal paste under that aio. I don't like being bamboozled, Greg.

[@GregSalazar]

There's thermal paste, just no cabling ;-) This was literally a hot-swap from the Define C.

[@medokn99]

bamboozling hooman

[@Camacross]

Seductive Panda I

[@rockneo1]

Lmfao

[@rice_puddn5947]

You have done us a bamboozle

[@terminatedtag930]

Finally a standard tempered glass case from fractal

[@thedegoose]

Thanks so much for this review. I purchased the meshify c based on it and this is a brilliant case. I had a case that was roughly the same size but the airflow was awful. This case dropped the temp by 10-12 c and after doing some tweaking as well i got the new fans to be very quiet even when hitting higher temps. This is a really nice looking but also super cool case.

[@venividivici4253]

I picked up this case yesterday and I love the tint. It's perfect for me. Great job with this review man!

[@James-pf1vg]

Literally just bought the define C :/ EDIT: Refunded it and purchased the tempered glass edition :)

[@akashsancheti9083]

Good to see that you are also on the same table as others tech you tubers and getting the stuffs at the same time like others. ⭐️🔥

[@YUSoDumb1]

He used metric, he is intelligent.

[@TheFranpito]

he used a mix of metric and retarded (imperial). Lately im seeing more american youtubers using metric system, they are starting to notice the superiority of metric system haha

[@laiks5485]

Exactly, Metric > Imperial.

[@Broganshire]

I mean he does have an engineering degree. He's probably pretty used to using metric.

[@DaybreakPT]

Your profile pic complements your comment pretty nicely!

[@BladeRunner21577]

I doubt it, I think they are seeing that a lot of their viewers are in countries that use the metric system.

[@IFreakedHer]

Damn greg! Back at it again with the dope reviews!

[@vberserk7832]

nice to meet you mesh

[@tigershark2328]

Spesh mesh!

[@medokn99]

shem shesh wat

[@daveg1250]

2 years on, and this case has been reccomended to me, so I am here researching it Nice review Thank You, I think I will go for this one for my first build in 6 years, due to your review

[@philipmario9809]

Did you buy it? If so how is it ?

[@rozzbourn3653]

i love the tint, and its probably the main reason i went with this case. it will allow for a nice rgb effect. i was thinking a slow "breath" mode in orange.

[@DJHeroMasta]

I currently own Fractal's Define R5 (Windowed) and love it! But cheaper, smaller looking, tempered glass cases are really annoying (In a good way?) being as though I spent $120 on my case......Edit: Ha! I just realized I answered my own question. 😅 I was trying to decide between: Current Case: ($120) 22.69 lbs. Acrylic, Sound Dampening Foam, Fan Controller, Removable ODD Drive Bay. NZXT's S340 Elite ($100) 17.92 lbs. Glass, Front Panel HDMI. Fractal's Define C TG ($95) 14.99.lbs Glass. Phanteks Eclipse P400S ($80). 15.40 lbs. Glass, Sound Dampening Foam, Magnetic Dust Filters, Fan Controller, RGB LED Controller. *WINNER!* I wanted a new case cause I'll be getting an HTC Vive pretty soon and plan on showing it off to friends/family and didn't want to lug this heavy ass case around. The S340 Elite does have a front panel HDMI port which is perfect for connectivity but the Eclipse has more features geared towards my taste.....mainly looks. Thing is....I don't *need* a new case, I'm just jelly😥. It'll be better if I just mod my R5 (PSU Shroud, Glass Side Panel) Then, it'll be even heavier....smfh! Now that I think about, buying the P400S would probably be cheaper than me trying to mod my case and remove the chance of my f*cking it up / it looking like shit lol. Oh Look At That! "Phanteks P400S TGE vs. NZXT S340 Elite" Thanks Greg! Wow, and I paid $60 for NZXT's HUE! 🤐

[@philipboardman1357]

I love the tint. Fractal always knows how to make their cases classy instead of overdone and tacky.

[@4thNebula]

I love that case makers are getting the size of their ATX cases smaller like this one. Nice case. Missing Type C IO. Surprised case makers are coming out with new cases in 2017 without Type C. This makes these cases obsolete right away.

[@Poombeef]

Great case, I did my R5 build in it. I had such a great time building inside this case. The only thing is that a full size psu gets a bit cramped with the drive cages installed. I have a seasonic focus plus 750 gold which is 20 mm shorter, with that room i was able to stuff my cables in there. I also have two 140 mm fans in the front with a 240 rad on top. Its a bit tight, but everything fit with a MSI x370 gaming pro carbon. My 140 mm fans are white LED makes the front mesh stand out in the dark, love it!

[@Tamaleking111]

Im getting this case and for me, the tinted glass is PERFECT. Gives it a sleek look and for my parts is perfect and if I want more lighting to make it stand out inside ill just buy 2 rgb fans to the front

[@deasonair]

I have alienware aurora R5 gonna change my case so excited hope paid with i7 8700K new mobo

[@deasonair]

I got the meshify C now

[@CIRCADES]

Goku Black The Dark TG, right? There's a lightly tinted TG edition now too, I don't know which one to go for. Is it as dark as in the video?

[@deenodinooo]

Just wondering. Can u actually fit a fan in front of the front case? Cos im I have a 1080 strix and it's too long. And I dont want to mount the radiator on top

[@Aggrofool]

This looks fine for a full air-cooler build, thanks for the vid.

[@tylerweigand8875]

9:51 I totally agree. I have a define s myself and it's absolutely great, my only real complaint is that there's no psu basement. Literally no other complaints.

[@kelly89420]

They sell custom PSU shrouds for that case here: www.savantpcs.com/store/fddsmesh/ A little pricey but they look good and still leave plenty of space on the right for a large rad or pump/res

[@onebigtentdweller9603]

I love this case, this is my case, and is my favorite airflow build.

[@tacticallooter]

8:12 now we all know your fingerprint, do not become a criminal now

[@DaybreakPT]

It even has an S in the middle for Science Studio if you look closely!

[@tacticallooter]

mystery solved lel

[@stephaniepearce8120]

Loved the design, just wanted to make sure it was practical for the components I've chosen to build with. This video was perfect. thank you!!

[@killertruth186]

You can actually put a triple case fan on the front of it. I am surprised that none of these reviewers had actually mentioned that or even think that metal plate was removable.

[@LeoGregar]

The black with a slight of white build in this case looks beautiful, look clean af

[@invetor7607]

I think the tinted glass is better than the other cases. I really dont need to see the interior of my pc everyday. Otherwise, great video!

[@gates2169]

True, but it also works really well with black + rgb builds

[@shibu5175]

Tinted is great for hiding brown PCBs lol

[@starcatify]

240x120 radiator (like Corsair HX110i v2) fits perfectly on top of the case, without blocking anything on the mainboard. Larger than 120mm (like the Corsair HX115i) doesn't fit as they are blocked by the motherboard.

[@raghavsinghkushwah7700]

The cable management does not look that meshy though

[@shanetempe90]

I bought the Fractal Meshify Mini C and installed my hardware into it yesterday. I switched to this from the Define Mini C. (Non TG). Build experience, both cases are the same. Only thing that is a little annoying is the front panel on the Meshify Mini c that has IO cables attached to it but I can get past that. I love the dark tinted TG and this is my first TG case and super happy with it. Since the Meshify Mini C only comes with a top mesh filter. I took this off and installed the moduvent panel from my Define Mini C as the top filter cutout dimensions are the same. The Meshify C comes with a right side panel that has no sound dampening material that was previously included on my Define Mini C. Both panels are the same dimensions so I've also swapped this. My colour scheme inside of the same is Black/White. I have white cables, fans and expansion brackets. Once again, I removed the white brackets from my Define Mini C as I think it adds that little bit of extra consistency with the theme. I have 2 x 120mm Silent Wings 3 at the front and 1 x Fractal design GP-12 (120mm white fan) at the back exhaust. My CPU cooler is the Cryorig H7 as this fits perfectly with the Black/White colour scheme and is a brilliant performer for the price. Finally to top it all off, I have 1 x cooler master led bar installed at the front of the top of the case which gives a nice white glow. The bar is very bright with non tinted panels so I'm glad the panel on the Meshify Mini C is so dark as it gives a very tasteful pure white glow that isn't overpowering.

[@qq312qq]

Looks like you don't understand why Fractal go smalling this case little bit. That second fan space you talking about most of the people don't use like your self actually unnecessarly making the cases longer. Loks like Fractal spot that needless space make case much more small and compact. Also you don't need to pop off all front panel to clean the mesh. Watch HardwareCanucks video how easly take off that front mesh panel.

[@thuddiz]

i bought this today and i am sooo happy! such an upgrade from my old case that was 7 years old.. :p It was a sleeper! this totally changed my setup and it is gorgeous!

[@CIRCADES]

thuddiz since you got it recently, did you go with the dark or the new light tempered glass version?

[@thuddiz]

Henri V I bought the dark glass, it looks so sleek and it doesnt show anything inside unless you got lights inside, i got rgbfans inside and When they are white it looks so sexy

[@CIRCADES]

thuddiz Hmm, okay, I'll probably go with the seethrough one, otherwise I wouldn't see inside the case :D

[@thuddiz]

Henri V best looking case hands down 2017/18! Im still supeeer happy with it!

[@CIRCADES]

thuddiz oh cool, they just came out with a White version too!

[@storage-space4927]

I just picked up the define mini c TG edition and I have to say it's beautiful! 3x120mm thermal take riing fans in front, Celsius s24 up top exhausting with the stock 120mm rear exhausting. Gtx 1080 with arctic accelero iii extreme cooler (hence the rad up top, cooler is long!). Thing is quiet as all get out and my i7 4790k 4.4ghz stays below 55c and gpu 55c all day long while gaming. It's so neat!!!!! Love the new TG define cases!

[@Asphroxia]

so many meshify videos in my subbox... glad i chose this one =)

[@Manuel-xy7un]

Greg you can take the front dust filter off without taking off the whole front panel so you dont have to worry about the front IO cables

[@Sheamu5]

Hell yes, I've been waiting for this case

[@RedNeck_Zeus]

2 years later and the Meshify c is still may favorite case on the market. now I just can't wait for an updated model. All it needs is the updated front io, the new tg panel mounting system which is now standard on fractal cases, and if possible a slightly more modular power supply basement. I don't care if nothing else changes as long as I get those few things. Edit: Maybe since it is such a compact case it might also be a good idea to bring back the old exterior grommets for routing of tubing to external water cooling hardware.

[@sceneris7519]

looks very clean, neat and components just matched the overall thing

[@ziljin]

How do I open the front panel? My fingers hurt from trying to remove it.

[@ChrisShelby]

ziljin you just pull it off from the bottom first. Manual shows you how a bit.

[@pgplaysvidya]

I'm going to use this case for my 2020 3900x build! Awesome review

[@od13166]

damn i only see your beautiful 1080ti

[@winter-uo4ob]

Brand?

[@diyathkumara2443]

Mind Freaky it's a PNY 1080Ti blower style www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133651

[@florianjaklitsch8363]

Watercooling works fine in this case. Just finished a full EK loop in my Define C. One little clearance issue in the lower front but it was easy to find a workaround.

[@Pasi123]

Nice cable management!

[@jofhjyv1017]

Pasi123 Yeah, he did a really great job of hiding the non-existent cables!

[@jurassic420]

Jofh Jyv lmao

[@CIRCADES]

It's new wireless technology!

[@sam.0021]

can i put an aio on the front where the drive bay should be and then another one on top? i want to get this one for a double aio config

[@ares-fe6mm]

Congrats for the 250k subs

[@TheDinotz]

I have the older Define C and I love it....it so pleasant to work in this case and it is pretty quiet plus the airflow it is pretty good, not as good as the Meshify C but still a fantastic pick for those that don't want Tempered Glass on their cases like me. Mostly because I am pretty clumsy XD

[@Guitar4life99]

That cable management is disgustingly good as always, would love to do a build an achieve something clean like this :) The Fractal Define R5 Titanium goes alright for me, airflow could be better but with the Noctua fans it's super quiet, in fact when it's underload I still barely notice it. I can here the fridge from the kitchen haha

[@vnagalvez]

Hey man, I just want to ask if that AIO Liquid cooler is the Cooler Master ML240L. If it is, how do connect the fans in front of the radiator to show the RGB light through the front panel?

[@david_hu1]

Hello! A big thank for making this video! I will buy my new PC with this components included: >Fractal Design Meshify C Black Tempered Glass case >GigaByte X570 GAMING Motherboard >AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz Processor >ASUS GTX 1660 SUPER Advanced Evo 6GB Graphics card >Kingston 16GB HyperX Predator 3000 MHz DDR4 Memory >Western Digital 1TB SATA3 Winchester >Kingston 1TB M.2 SSD Drive >Noctua 12cm Universal CPU cooler >Cooler-Master Master Watt lite 700W PSU >Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64bit operation system Thanks again! Greetings from Hungary!

[@FrankP210]

Geeze I'm 2yrs late but this is the case I will be buying for my first build. Thanks for the review...

[@FatalPyro13]

is there space inbetween the sides of the case so you can led strips around the whole edge of the front glass panel?

[@OcTainXS]

Review the Phanteks Eclipse P400S withTempered Glass.I have been hearing good things about Phanteks. Thanks for the review & keep up the good work.

[@fadi9013]

He did a p400 tge vs nzxt 340 elite in where he gives a semi review of it

[@cakemnstr42]

its a good case. I got one yesterday. Really nice RGB Integration, there is a dedicated button for it. So far I would recommend it. Airflow is average with a blocking front panel and top and bottom intakes on it. And I think except for noise dampening and the fan control button next to the rgb control button its the same as the p400.

[@GregSalazar]

Brent Chessen Already did.

[@fadi9013]

Wow u replied keep up with the good work really love the vides enjoyable informative and professional. Thanks for helping me.

[@jonwick893]

Science Studio seriously man. I need one of those shirts!!

[@FishYourHeartOut]

It had dark and clear glass options when I was looking at it on New egg, I bought the extra dark on purpose. I enjoy the black out look and at night it actually makes your RGB look better imo. Havent had any issues with my case. Ryzen 7 3700x, Asus rog strix 2070, G skill trident 3600 ram. using the AMD stock cooler for now....in the market for a AIO not sure what I want honestly.

[@vidiyogardyn476]

You remind me of my Math teacher so much its weird.

[@bengardiner6904]

I know I'm a little late on this, but how did front mount the cm 240 like that, I can only mount my in a pull orientation and push doesn't seem to mount properly

[@Dracossaint]

Hmmmm ya know in a way I think it would be interesting to see you try and overcome those challenges for a custom loop. That said you looked quite happy at the end when ya said the catchphrase, I'm glad to see :).

[@firstlast7675]

Imagine the LED lighting from those JBL speakers behind that mesh front (Ik it's for airflow but it'd be cool)

[@joewhitehouse9714]

What else will the compact size of this case effect?? Do I need to avoid tall ram sticks as well?

[@marre2175]

If the cables are so good why don't you have them in

[@lamegamer2776]

Where can I get that may that's under the PC case. Please help

[@subvet3668]

Got the Mesh C mini for Micro ATX. I love it.

[@foxunitdelta75]

can you get a non window version and will the moduvent from the define C fit on the top panel?

[@nickleibert9853]

Is there any room to install a 3rd 3.5 drive?

[@bat__bat]

Greg, try adding some subtle white LED's inside the case that act as lamps. That will make it easier to see what's inside, while still being subtle with the tint. I think you'll learn to love the tint.

[@adrianbachini9091]

Can you mount a fan at the bottom after removing the hdd brackets, what is the purpose of the bottom filter?

[@nathanway766]

When you remove the front panel you can actually do it easier without taking off the whole face plate if that makes sense. After you remove the bottom air filter if you put your fingers in that opening between the bottom of the shell and the mesh face plate you can pop it out that way and its just removing the air filter on the front so you dont have to worry about the cables. Hope that helps/makes sense there is a few videos online showing it though.

[@devilboykillz]

if you front mount the radiator you can open the front and cut the plastic grid out and put your radiator in it or fans will give you a little more space. and the tent is amazing mixed with green and black wires. green lit up fans with the black tent, makes it look amazing. tho fans can get loud if you fill it. I took the bottom off and put two more fans in. 1 in back two on top, three in front and on on bottom pulling air up into it.

[@donalgodon]

How do you remove the bottom drive tray completely from the basement? I tried, but I couldn't see any way to slide it out.

[@rickhuntelerslag8877]

Does it have a good airflow because of the cooler in the front of the case?

[@danipod2000]

Whats the length of the grafics card? And the thickness of the aio including the fans?

[@LuqmanHakimmm]

can i mount the fan outside the front panel?

[@CrashKilla95]

Where do you get your (i call it mousepad) your pc stands on from? I really lilke it. I mean the "poster" on your table under the case.

[@stefoxchr]

the front fans can be mounted on the other side?

[@Kyouuwu]

How would an led strip light up in here. Most of my compents are black and white and I have an led strip. Think that would work?

[@adi6293]

Does it matter if you have AIO on the front pulling cold air from out or on the top pushing it out? Does having it on the front heating up the graphics card?

[@The-Tech-Gent]

Do you reckon you could fit a strix card in there with that front rad? Looking at specs for the card, case and rad it seems like it would fit. But would like your opinion

[@mohda5418]

back in my day we were lucky to be able to mount a 240 aio at all. /s mount your 240 aio at the top as exhaust unless your doing a full custom loop in that case get a larger case.

[@pokemon555222]

I am probably getting this case soon. If I put fans with LED's at the front can you see the light through the mesh?

[@rderubeis]

Does the meshify c come with good air cooling on its own with the 1 front fan and 1 rear fan by them selves ? Or do i need to buy another fan for the front ? Can i get away with just the stock 2 fans ?

[@ChickenMcNublets]

The dark tint is AMAZING with RGB lighting. It removes the bloom and makes it look less obnoxious. However, if you don't get any RGB or lighting in general... A lighter tint would prob be better as mentioned in this video.

[@ItsTrojanX]

I like the white case, mainly cause I got white components- white ram, white mobo, white power supply. Basically the whole build is black and white, looks really clean, especially with rgb. White rgb looks suuuperrr clean with my build its actually soooo smooth. Literally my build made me paint my desk and walls white

[@shokzmaykill76]

does the top panel moduvent from the define c fit on this the top of this case?

[@Electrxfy]

Would you recommend the fans infront (close to mesh) or behind the rad? I have this case and idk what's the best one

[@dim3nt0]

how are hdd's doing down there? isnt it a bit hot, since no airflow?

[@alexlap3303]

it's a case optimised for air cooling and it's a perfect case for it. A custom loop wasn't the purpose of this case but a aio will easily fit on top any 120,140,240,280 will fit.

[@koba188]

Is it superloud or can it still be relatively quiet with the right type of cooling?

[@purefucknmetal]

I have the Deepcool Captain 240 RGB mounted to the top of my Define C. (your praise for the cooler was a big part in my decision to go with it btw) You can fit an AIO no problem. Using a Z270E Strix which has pretty decent sized heat sinks too. Built my PC in the Define C end of June/Beginning of July....pretty Salty the TG version just came out.

[@oldschoolmagic4822]

Is it better to install the fans on the other side of the radiator? Genuinely curious sir.

[@SuperAvvo]

Please help me.. i want to build the same pc.. but can you install a 120 mm fan under the radiator in the front to help the temperature of the GPU?? Or the air that pass through the radiator can be enough for the air flow?? Also with a 360 mm radiator in the front?? Thank you

[@theomnishade9679]

You can remove that front mesh but reaching underneath and pushing the mesh out with your fingers. Without having to remove the front panel

[@devvashi7520]

How much more​ sound do you think this will create over the fractal c silent case.

[@GrantsPerspective]

You forgot the card at 0:36 when you say "Right here", I think! Love the videos, m8

[@spencercarruth9706]

One small critique Greg: the front panel can be popped out without having to take the whole front of as Dmitry from HardwareCanucks found. Really solid case and review! Would totally like to see one of the legendary Greg certified watercooling loop in one of these one day!

[@fsd.prodigy4841]

What water cooler is that and is it the led version

[@Bronze06]

Sweet looking tower.

[@jyudat4433]

The cable management isn't a dream. You're a dream, you're so dreamy 😍😍😍

[@IReapZz95]

Hey man! I was thinking about buying these case. Do you know if it fits with the Asus 1080 ti with the aftermarket cooler, the one with the 3 fans?

[@bajasvt]

Thanks for the review. Is the TG panel on the Define C TG tinted as well?

[@CaffeinatedFrostbite]

i need a small ish case for my pc for when i go to college. im doing a ryzen 7 build. any ideas?

[@potatoesmashymash5836]

Can't wait for Greg to review the Rx Vega lineup.

[@Matt007Vr]

Great review. I'm disapointed by these new case because of the watercooling restrictions. They should have upgrade the define s with front panel mesh and tempered glass imo.

[@cheiften98]

i moved my parts into one of these. soo much better than the pos cheap bendy case i had before lol.

[@BackBreakerPCs]

Can the case support push pull in the front?