Fractal Design Meshify Mini C review

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As always with case reviews at Guru3D, we begin with the packaging. Given that I have unboxed high-end headsets, power supplies, with very simple packaging, it is often difficult to gauge what something maybe like on this alone. However, on the outside of this box, we get everything we need to know. The product name and even a basic specs list on the box's side. Concise, yet informative.


Case-box


Opening the box reveals a standard way to pack cases. Two thick 'braces' made of styrofoam, with the chassis wrapped in a translucent plastic bag. If this is done properly, the risk of damage to the case and - crucially, if only for your wallet and sanity - glass panel is almost negligible. It does the job, and I wouldn't expect anything else.


Accessories


As you would expect, included in the case itself is a white box, inside which you will find all your relevant hardware. Screws (in individual bags, I like), cable ties, and standoffs. Some might be surprised to see that standoff aren't pre-installed here, and - as with the Define C - so was I, but it really is no big deal, especially as you get a 'tool' for helping you get them screwed in. Another point where Fractal Design have always scored major points (with me, anyway) is with their included case manuals. The big Meshify C (well, bigger...) had an exceptionally well written and clearly illustrated manual, and the same is true here. Absolutely superb, leaving newbies and veterans in no doubt whatsoever as to what should go where, and how. A good manual implies quality and care, so please, Fractal, never stop doing this. It's great.

  

Case-side


Once unwrapped, we can see the chassis in all of its mini glory. Look at it, ain't she cute? Cute and stylish, I have to say. The frame is made simply out of machined steel, with the front panel hosting the Meshify's 'signature' trait of tessellated mesh. It adds to the case's 'striking' factor and is perhaps my favorite feature of the chassis. I'm sure you will have already noted the glass.


Case-top


The tint here is relatively dark, I must say. For some, this will be a turnoff. For others, it adds to the 'class' factor. For me, I really appreciate the glass being a little darker than normal, as it adds to the mystery of what might be inside, whilst still allowing your RGB goodness to shine through. I should state right now that this cases cannot support 5.25'' drive bays, meaning you'll have to bid your DVD drive goodbye and get by with an external one. Then again, in 2018... is that really a problem? I haven't used a 5.25'' bay since 2013 or so, and external enclosures really are so cheap as to not bother worrying about.

Next, we will begin to open the chassis up, before starting a basic system build inside.

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