Fractal Meshify 2 RGB Update
The original Meshify 2 from Fractal is one of my favorite cases of all time and is one of the few cases that was awarded an Editor’s Choice award. Now Fractal releases the Meshify 2 RGB. The new version has some updates to the case.
Over the years, I’ve seen many cases. A lot of them were good, some were OK, while others barely earned the recommended award. When it came to the Meshify 2, it really checked a lot of the boxes for me. However, there was one issue to me that stood out. While this issue had 0 to do with performance instead the issue was a minor annoyance (to me) with the lighting and the way fans are mounted.
This will not be a full review of the Meshify 2 RGB instead, I will be highlighting the differences between the Meshify 2 and the Meshify 2 RGB.
Packaging
The Meshify 2 RGB comes in a very simple box. There are no flashy colors or dazzling graphics on it. Instead Fractal chose a plain brown cardboard box with some line art artwork on the sides.
Inside, much like the Meshify 2, the Meshify 2 RGB comes packaged in two foam caps with the accessory kit tucked away between them. The case is surrounded further by a plastic bag to protect the finish.
After removing the packaging, you can see the Meshify 2 RGB tempered glass side panel is protected by a cling wrap plastic sheet on both the inside and the outer side of the glass panel.
Specifications
| Case dimensions (LxWxH) | 541 x 240 x 474 mm |
| 3.5”/2.5” drive mounts | 6 trays + 1 Multibracket included, 14 drives max using 11 trays + 3 Multibrackets (sold separately) |
| Dedicated 2.5” drive mounts | 2 included, 4 positions total |
| Motherboard compatibility | E-ATX (max 285 mm)/ ATX / mATX / mITX |
| Power supply type | ATX |
| Front interface | 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, Audio I/O, Power button, Reset button |
| Front radiator | 360 mm max |
| Top radiator | Meshify 2 – 420 mm max
Meshify 2 RGB – 360 mm max |
| Rear radiator | 120 mm max |
| Bottom radiator | 280 mm max |
| PSU max length | 250 mm (with HDD cage installed) |
| GPU max length | Meshify 2 – 451 mm with front fan, 476 mm without front fan
Meshify 2 RGB – 450 mm 298 mm in Storage Layout for cards over 150 mm in width (with connectors) |
| CPU cooler max-height | 185 mm |
