Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact

Fractal Design’s Meshify 2 Compact offers an excellent foundation for thermally demanding ATX gaming systems. And although it’s a bit expensive, it’s a very well thought-through chassis that ships with three good fans.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact 1

Product details

  • 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
  • Install up to 7x 120 mm or 4x 140 mm fans (1x 120 mm and 2x 140 mm Dynamic X2 fans included)
  • Versatile and space-efficient ATX form-factor design offers the performance and capacity of much larger cases
  • Open interior layout creates a smooth airflow path from front intake to rear exhaust

PROS

+ Thoughtful interior and classy design
+ Ships with three quality fans
+ Great cable management
+ Excellent thermal performance
+ Easy filter access for cleaning

CONS

- Strong competition
- Materials could be better
- Sticky power button (on our sample)
- Fans don’t have PWM control
- No RGB (a pro, for some)

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on February 24, 2021
Fractal Design’s Meshify 2 Compact offers an excellent foundation for thermally demanding ATX gaming systems. And although it’s a bit expensive, it’s a very well thought-through chassis that ships with three good fans.
90
By PCMag on March 16, 2021
Fractal Design’s Meshify 2 Compact is one of the best midtower cases we’ve tested in recent years. It’s aggressively priced, distinctive in look, and a joy to build inside.
90