Introduction
Fractal Meshify series of cases has been a staple for builders ever since they hit the market in 2016 with its great cooling performance and unique angular mesh front panel. Since then we have seen many additions/revisions to this line over the years and today Fractal adds another case with the Meshify 2 Compact. The Meshify 2 Compact features the same iconic angular mesh front panel as its predecessors but comes with an updated I/O front panel that includes USB Type-C, tool less side panels, full-length PSU shroud, and a fully removable top panel. The Meshify 2 Compact comes in 5 different models which include: Black Solid, Black TG Dark Tint, Black TG Light Tint, Gray TG Light Tint, and White TG Clear Tint (will be available in Q2) all at an MSRP of $109.99.
We would like to thank Fractal for sending us the Meshify 2 Compact for review.
Fractal’s Take on The Meshify 2 Compact
The Meshify 2 Compact is a performance-oriented ATX case that focuses on flexibility and space efficiency to maximize component and cooling support in a minimal space with a bold sense of style. As a direct successor to the still highly successful Meshify C that first established the series in 2016, the Meshify 2 Compact boasts one of the most extensive lists of design improvements and upgrades to be seen in a single iteration.
Features and Specifications
Notable Features:
- Iconic angular mesh front provides filtered airflow with a bold, stealth-inspired aesthetic
- Room for GPUs up to 360 mm with a 240 mm radiator in the top, or up to 360/280 mm front radiators with GPUs under 305 mm
- Seamless TG panel with steel frame support and bolt-free top-latching mechanism
- Modular chassis design with removable top panel assembly opens up to fully expose the case interior on three sides
- Three front USB ports including one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C with fast charging and speeds up to 10Gbps
- Full-length power supply shroud with two-part removable cover
Technical Specifications:
3.5″/2.5″ drive mounts | 2 (included) |
Dedicated 2.5″ mounts | 2 included, 4 positions total |
5.25″ drive bays | N/A |
Expansion slots | 7 |
Motherboard compatibility | ATX / mATX / ITX |
Power supply type | ATX |
Front interface | 1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C |
2x USB 3.0 | |
Audio I/O | |
Power/Reset buttons | |
Total fan mounts | 7x 120 or 4x 140 mm and 2x 120 mm |
Front fan | 3x 120 or 2x 140 mm (2x 140 mm fan included) |
Top fan | 2x 120/140 mm |
Rear fan | 1x 120 mm (1x 120 mm fan included) |
Bottom fan | 1x 120 mm (requires removal of HDD cage) |
Dust filters | Top, front, bottom |
Front radiator | Up to 360/280 mm |
Top radiator | Up to 240 mm |
Rear radiator | 120 mm |
Bottom radiator | 120 mm (requires removal of HDD cage) |
PSU max length | 200 mm w/o HDD cage |
165 mm w/ HDD cage | |
(cages in max forward position; additional space required for front fans/radiators installed below the shroud) | |
GPU max length | 360 mm total |
341 mm w/ front fan | |
CPU cooler max-height | 169 mm |
Cable routing space | 17-28 mm |
Cable routing grommets | Yes |
Fixed Velcro straps | Yes |
Tool-less push-to-lock | Top, front and side panels |
Captive thumbscrews | HDD, SSD, and PSU brackets |
Case Material | Steel |
Left side panel | Steel or tempered glass |
Right side panel | Steel |
Case dimensions (LxWxH) | 424 x 210 x 475 mm |
Case dimensions w/o feet/protrusions/screws | 412 x 210 x 455 mm |
Net weight | Solid: 7.7 kg / TG: 8.1 kg |
Package dimensions (LxWxH) | 552 x 320 x 554 mm |
Gross weight | Solid: 9.3 kg / TG: 9.8 kg |
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