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Black steel mid-tower case with rockface mesh front panel and light-tinted tempered glass side panel

Fractal Design

Fractal Design Meshify 3 FD-C-MES3A-02 ATX Mid Tower PC Case Black

SKU CH-Q2WJ-HYKX0 MPN FD-C-MES3A-02

ATX mid-tower case with mesh front panel, three pre-installed 140 mm fans, and support for 349 mm GPUs

  • Max graphics card length349 mm Max GPU Height: 176 mm (slot 7, including cables)
  • Housing materialSteel
  • Power supply mountingBottom
  • Supported motherboard sizesATX / E-ATX / Micro ATX / Micro ATX / ATX / E-ATX / Micro AT
  • Side panel typeLight Tinted TG Side Panel
  • Dust filteringBottom

Model Meshify 3 - TG Light Tint (Black)

  • Mesh front panel directs airflow straight to GPU cooling
  • Three 140 mm Momentum 14 fans installed for high static pressure
  • 349 mm GPU clearance fits modern triple-slot graphics cards
  • Top I/O includes 20 Gbps USB-C plus two USB 3.0 ports
  • Supports 360 mm front and 280 mm top radiators for liquid cooling

Fractal Design Meshify 3 ATX Mid Tower

The Fractal Design Meshify 3 is an ATX mid-tower chassis built for builders who want strong airflow and a clean interior. It supports ATX, E-ATX, Micro ATX and Mini ITX motherboards with a light-tinted tempered glass side panel. Three 140 mm Momentum 14 PWM fans come pre-installed at the front. The steel frame includes a bottom-mounted power supply position and seven expansion slots.

Airflow limits and front I/O

The rockface-inspired mesh front panel feeds air to the included fans while the air guide directs flow toward the graphics card. Top mounts accept radiators up to 280 mm and the front fits up to 360 mm, but the single bottom dust filter leaves the top and side intakes unfiltered. Front I/O provides one USB Type-C 20 Gbps port, two USB 3.0 ports and a combo audio jack for modern peripherals.

GPU length decides the build

Graphics cards up to 349 mm long and 176 mm tall fit without interfering with the front fan brackets. Storage includes two 3.5 inch bays behind the motherboard tray that convert to four 2.5 inch slots plus two dedicated 2.5 inch mounts on the case floor. Builders needing more than two 3.5 inch drives or a 5.25 inch bay must choose a different chassis.

How it compares

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Price $127.99
Pricier than about 63% of the 1,468 comparable items (median $100.99).
Max graphics card length 349 mm Max GPU Height: 176 mm (slot 7, including cables)
Lower than about 76% of the 894 comparable items (median 400 mm).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFractal Design
Product lineMeshify 3
Model nameFD-C-MES3A-02
Part numberFD-C-MES3A-02
Product typeATX Mid Tower
Product colorBlack
Storage
5.25-inch external baysNo
3.5-inch internal bays2 × 3.5 in HDD or 4 × 2.5 in SSD behind MB tray
2.5-inch internal bays2 x Dedicated 2.5 in SSD on case floor
Ports & slots
Expansion card slots7
Front panel ports1 x USB Type-C 20 Gbit/s, 2 x USB 3.0, 1x Audio Combo Jack
Power
Power supply includedNo
Size & build
Max graphics card length349 mm
Max GPU Height: 176 mm (slot 7, including cables)
Housing materialSteel
Power supply mountingBottom
Side panel typeLight Tinted TG Side Panel
Dust filteringBottom
Fan mounting optionsFront: 3 × 120/140 mm (3 x Momentum 14 PWM included)
Top: 2 × 120/140 mm
Rear: 1 × 120 mm
Product dimensions17.05 in × 9.02 in × 19.96 in
Product weight19.4 lb (8.8 kg)
Shipping weight10.61 kg
Package size584 × 533 × 330 mm
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizesATX / E-ATX / Micro ATX / Micro ATX / ATX / E-ATX / Micro ATX / ATX / Mini ITX / E-ATX / Mini ITX
Radiator supportFront - Up to 280 mm / Front - Up to 360 mm / Rear - Up to 120 mm / Top - Up to 240 mm / Top - Up to 280 mm
CPU cooler height limit173 mm
PSU length limit180 mm
In the box
Included itemsMeshify 3 case
User manual
Accessory box
More details
Included fansFront - 3 × 140 mm
140mm fans3

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the Meshify 3 with the three pre-installed 140 mm Momentum fans or add more fans myself?

The case ships with three 140 mm Momentum PWM fans at the front. You can add two more 120/140 mm fans at the top and one 120 mm fan at the rear if you want extra airflow.

What does the 349 mm maximum GPU length mean for my graphics card choice?

Any card up to 349 mm long will fit. The height limit is 176 mm at the seventh expansion slot, so most triple-slot designs clear without issue.

How fast is the front USB-C port and what does the 20 Gbps rating actually deliver?

The port runs at USB 20 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2). Real-world throughput depends on the connected device and motherboard header, but the interface caps at that 20 Gbps signalling rate.

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