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Black full-tower case with mesh front, light-tinted glass side panel and three 140 mm RGB fans visible

Fractal Design

Fractal Design Meshify 3 XL Ambience Pro RGB FD-C-MES3X-03 PC case

SKU CH-5PDR-FM2ZH MPN FD-C-MES3X-03

Full-tower ATX chassis with ventilated mesh front, three pre-installed 140 mm ARGB fans and a light-tinted tempered-glass side panel

  • Max graphics card length512 mm Max GPU Height: 189 mm (slot 7, including cables)
  • Housing materialSteel
  • Power supply mountingBottom
  • Supported motherboard sizesE-ATX / ATX / mATX / Mini-ITX / EE-ATX / SSI-CEB / SSI-EEB
  • Side panel typeLight Tinted TG Side Panel
  • LED lightingARGB

Model Ambience Pro RGB - TG Light Tint (Black)

  • Ventilated front mesh panel maximises airflow for high-performance cooling
  • Three included Momentum 14 RGB PWM fans deliver immediate ARGB lighting and airflow
  • Software-free RGB customisation stored locally on the Adjust Pro Hub
  • Spacious interior supports multi-radiator configurations up to 360 mm front and 280 mm side
  • Front I/O provides 20 Gbps USB-C, two USB 3.0 ports and an audio combo jack

Build target

The Fractal Design Meshify 3 XL Ambience Pro RGB is an ATX full-tower chassis built for high-airflow systems. A ventilated front mesh panel and three pre-installed Momentum 14 RGB PWM fans deliver strong intake performance. The steel frame supports E-ATX, ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, EE-ATX, SSI-CEB and SSI-EEB motherboards.

Cooling focus

Builders planning custom loops or multi-radiator layouts will benefit from front, top, rear and side mounting points that accept up to 360 mm, 280 mm and 140 mm radiators respectively. The side panel allows three 140 mm fans but only 120 mm clearance when a radiator is fitted. Users needing external 5.25 inch or 3.5 inch bays should choose a different case.

Deciding spec

Seven expansion slots and a bottom-mounted power-supply position give room for full-length graphics cards and clean cable routing behind the motherboard tray. The front I/O provides one USB Type-C 20Gbps port, two USB 3.0 ports and an audio combo jack. ARGB lighting is controlled locally via the included Adjust Pro Hub without software.

How it compares

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Price $198.99
Pricier than about 79% of the 1,468 comparable items (median $100.99).
Max graphics card length 512 mm Max GPU Height: 189 mm (slot 7, including cables)
Higher than about 96% of the 894 comparable items (median 400 mm).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFractal Design
Product lineMeshify 3 XL Ambience Pro RGB
Model nameFD-C-MES3X-03
Part numberFD-C-MES3X-03
Product typeATX Full Tower
Product colorBlack
Storage
5.25-inch external baysNo
External 3.5" drive baysNo
3.5-inch internal bays2 × 3.5 in HDD or 4 × 2.5 in SSD behind MB tray
2.5-inch internal bays4 × 2.5 in SSD behind MB tray
1 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 length512 mm
Max GPU Height: 189 mm (slot 7, including cables)
Housing materialSteel
Power supply mountingBottom
Side panel typeLight Tinted TG Side Panel
Dust filteringBottom
Fan mounting optionsFront: 3x 120/140 mm or 2x 180 mm (3 x Momentum 14 RGB PWM included)
Top: 3 × 120/140 mm
Rear: 1 × 120/140 mm
Side: 3x 140 mm (120 mm w/ radiator only)
Product dimensions22.64 in × 9.65 in × 20.28 in
Product weight25.13 lb (11.4 kg)
Shipping weight12.02 kg
Package size673 × 610 × 343 mm
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizesE-ATX / ATX / mATX / Mini-ITX / EE-ATX / SSI-CEB / SSI-EEB
Radiator supportFront - Up to 280 mm / Front - Up to 360 mm / Rear - Up to 120 mm / Rear - Up to 140 mm / Side - Up to 280 mm / Side - Up to 360 mm / Top - Up to 360 mm / Top - Up to 420 mm
CPU cooler height limit182 mm
PSU length limit230 mm
In the box
Included itemsMeshify 3 XL case
User manual
Accessory box
More details
LED lightingARGB
Included fansFront - 3 × 140 mm
140mm fans3 x Momentum 14 RGB PWM included

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Questions about this item

How can I verify the three included Momentum 14 RGB PWM fans and the Adjust Pro hub are functioning after assembly?

Power on the system; the fans should spin under PWM control and display the startup lighting effect stored locally on the hub, confirming both fan and ARGB operation without software.

What components are included in the box and what must be purchased separately?

The case includes three pre-installed 140 mm Momentum 14 RGB PWM fans and an Adjust Pro hub; a power supply, motherboard, drives and any additional cooling are not included.

Which version of the Meshify 3 XL Ambience Pro RGB should I choose for an E-ATX motherboard and a 360 mm front radiator?

This single model supports E-ATX, SSI-CEB and SSI-EEB boards and fits up to a 360 mm radiator in the front, so no other version is required.

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