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Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 vs Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)

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all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid) scores 7.2/10 overall, ahead of the Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 at 6.6/10.

The Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 leads on space and compatibility.

The Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid) leads on airflow and cooling and noise.

They score the same on build and ease of building and value.

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2

6.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The NR200P V2 is for people building a compact Mini-ITX PC around a long graphics card. It suits builders who like tool-free panel access and are happy to add fans or a radiator. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a quiet build straight away.

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Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)

Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)

7.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Meshify 3 Black Solid is for builders who want a mesh-fronted ATX mid-tower with strong airflow and a plain steel-sided look. It suits air-cooled and radiator-cooled builds where cooling matters more than a glass window. It's best for people whose graphics card fits within 349 mm.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)
Airflow and cooling30%6/108/10
Build and ease of building20%8/108/10
Space and compatibility20%7/106/10
Noise15%5/106/10
Value15%7/107/10
Overall6.6/107.2/10

Specifications

SpecCooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)Mini-ITX case, 18.25L volume, 360 × 185 × 274 mm excluding protrusions (372 × 185 × 292 mm including)ATX mid-tower
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)Mini-ITX only, maximum board size 170 × 180 mmE-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Maximum graphics card length (mm)356 mm maximum length, 160 mm maximum height (US page and store list 357 mm, a 1 mm discrepancy)349 mm
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)not listed173 mm
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)not listedATX only, maximum PSU length 180 mm
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)240 mm and 280 mm liquid coolers, top mountFront 280/360 mm; top 240/280 mm; rear 120 mm
Fans included and fan mountsOne pre-installed 120 mm PWM SickleFlow fan at bottom (650–1,800 rpm); top mounts 120/140 mm x2; floor mounts 120 mm x2Three Momentum 14 included at front; front 3x 120/140 mm, top 2x 120/140 mm, rear 1x 120 mm
Drive bays (3.5 and 2.5 inch)One 3.5-inch bay (two if bottom fan removed), one 2.5/3.5-inch combo bay, one 2.5-inch bay (two if bottom fan removed); no 5.25-inch baysnot listed

Strengths and weaknesses

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2

  • + Tool-free pinned panels and removable GPU panel
  • + Takes 356 mm graphics cards and 280 mm radiators
  • + Riser cable and GPU holder included
  • − Only one fan included
  • − Glass panel restricts graphics card airflow
  • − Fans reported ramping to 100% under load

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a quiet build without adjusting fan behaviour
  • Anyone planning a larger motherboard than Mini-ITX
  • Builders who want a glass side panel and the best graphics card cooling
Read the full Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 review ›

Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)

  • + Mesh front with GPU air guide and three fans fitted
  • + Tool-less panels and captive thumbscrews ease building
  • + Front, top and rear radiator mounts with brackets included
  • − 349 mm GPU length limit draws owner complaints
  • − Front radiator makes power cable routing harder
  • − PSU bay is ATX only, maximum 180 mm long

Skip it if:

  • Buyers with a graphics card longer than 349 mm
  • Anyone who wants a glass side panel to show off parts
  • Builders using a non-ATX power supply or one longer than 180 mm
Read the full Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid) review ›

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