Bitfenix Enso Mesh ATX Chassis review - Product Showcase (2)

I still really cannot get my head around the fact that this case, on paper, is smaller than Fractal's Define C/Meshify C. I really wish I had my Define C still around, as then I could do a compare and contrast. Despite actually seeing the dimensions on paper side by side, it still doesn't make sense. I mean, measurements don't lie, so it is smaller. Still...

As the case has the word 'mesh' in the title, you'd damn well hope that it contains a fair bit. And it does. Naturally, have removable dust filters for the front fans, PSU basement, as well as the top. Anyway, all of this potential for airflow means that I would not be scared, at all, of sticking even a high-end GPU like the 2080Ti into this chassis. Mount your traditional 3x 120mm intake and 3x 120mm exhaust, and I fail to see how this case won't vent all that heat from the TU104 chip fairly fast.

Naturally, we have full ATX mainboard support, though this PC will be using an mATX board, courtesy of MSI. E-ATX is supported as mentioned earlier. This was a bit of a shock to me, and the high airflow potential means that I really wouldn't have a problem in venturing into HEDT territory here. X299, Threadripper? Yep, bring it on. Whilst I feel like that isn't quite the intended target market for this chassis, I perhaps forget that plenty of content creators and general hardware nerds do like to game a bit, and have their builds look good. Therefore, this might be for you.

This version of the case, like its predecessor, allows for vertical GPU mounting. We all know that vertical mounting increases GPU thermals, usually by pushing the fans right up against the glass side. To me, it's very much a personal choice thing. Given how temperature sensitive modern GPUs are, especially those from Nvidia, I've never really understood the want to have your GPU running hotter, likely louder, and certainly slower, for the sake of looks? Anywhere, the option is there for you, and whilst I certainly would have never recommended vertical mounting in the old non-mesh Enso, at least the higher potential airflow of this case allows for it slightly more.  

Looking toward the back of the case, we see one of two pre-installed 120mm fans. This is now, a decent segway to talk about the hub at the back of the case, that can be used as a connecting point for all of your RGB needs. Fans, strips, etc. It is, thankfully, powered by SATA, so no proprietary connectors here. Phew. I would perhaps have liked to have seen a slightly nicer looking hub used, which would have cost all of pence/cents more, but seeing as the Mesh's side panel is solid metal, it doesn't really matter once its on. Note that this hub is strictly for RGB control, and the connection of the actual fans themselves must be done via your motherboard. Bitfenix was kind enough to send me some additional fans for this build, but I will really only be able to use 3.