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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

  • TypeATX Mid Tower
  • ColorBlack
  • Case MaterialSteel
  • With Power SupplyNo
  • Power Supply MountedBottom
  • Motherboard CompatibilityATX / E-ATX / Micro ATX / Micro ATX / ATX / E-ATX / Micro AT

Options 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.

Highlights

  • 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

Specifications

BrandFractal Design
SeriesMeshify 3
ModelFD-C-MES3A-02
Part NumberFD-C-MES3A-02
TypeATX Mid Tower
ColorBlack
Case MaterialSteel
With Power SupplyNo
Power Supply MountedBottom
Motherboard CompatibilityATX / E-ATX / Micro ATX / Micro ATX / ATX / E-ATX / Micro ATX / ATX / Mini ITX / E-ATX / Mini ITX
Side PanelLight Tinted TG Side Panel
Dust FiltersBottom
External 5.25" Drive BaysNo
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays2 x 3.5" HDD or 4 x 2.5" SSD behind MB tray
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays2 x Dedicated 2.5" SSD on case floor
Expansion Slots7
Front Ports1 x USB Type-C 20Gbps, 2 x USB 3.0, 1x Audio Combo Jack
Fan OptionsFront: 3 x 120/140 mm (3 x Momentum 14 PWM included)
Top: 2 x 120/140 mm
Rear: 1 x 120 mm
Pre-installed FansFront - 3 x 140mm
Radiator OptionsFront - Up to 280mm / Front - Up to 360mm / Rear - Up to 120mm / Top - Up to 240mm / Top - Up to 280mm
140mm Fans3
Max GPU LengthMax GPU Length: 349 mm
Max GPU Height: 176 mm (slot 7, including cables)
Max CPU Cooler Height173 mm
Max PSU Length180 mm
Dimensions17.05" x 9.02" x 19.96"
Weight19.40 lbs.
Package ContentMeshify 3 case
User manual
Accessory box
Shipping weight10.61 kg
Package size584 × 533 × 330 mm

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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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