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Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case vs Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid) scores 7.2/10 overall, ahead of the Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case at 5.1/10.

The Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case leads on space and compatibility.

The Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid) leads on airflow and cooling, build and ease of building, noise and value.

The biggest difference is airflow and cooling, where the Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid) scores 8/10 to the Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case's 5/10.

Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case

Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case

5.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The Corsair 3500X ARGB is for builders who want a glass-fronted mid-tower with room for large radiators and a big graphics card. It suits people who care about looks and liquid cooling more than the lowest possible GPU temperatures. Buyers sensitive to fan noise should read the owner feedback on the stock fans first.

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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.

Typically about £124.90 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCorsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC CaseFractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)
Airflow and cooling30%5/108/10
Build and ease of building20%5/108/10
Space and compatibility20%7/106/10
Noise15%3/106/10
Value15%5/107/10
Overall5.1/107.2/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC CaseFractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)Mid-Tower, 460 × 240 × 506 mm (L × W × H), 10.54 kgATX mid-tower
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX (up to 305 × 277 mm)E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Maximum graphics card length (mm)425 mm (manufacturer UK page). Conflict: US explorer guide lists 410 mm349 mm
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)170 mm173 mm
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)ATX only; maximum PSU length 180 mmATX only, maximum PSU length 180 mm
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)Top 360, 280, 240 mm; side 360, 280, 240 mm; rear 120 mm; front none; bottom noneFront 280/360 mm; top 240/280 mm; rear 120 mm
Fans included and fan mountsARGB edition includes 3× RS120 ARGB; top 3× 120 mm or 2× 140 mm; side 3× 120 mm or 2× 140 mm; rear 1× 120 mm; bottom 3× 120 mm and 1× 140 mm; front noneThree 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)2× internal 3.5 inch and 2× internal 2.5 inch; removable drive plate takes up to 2 HDDs and 2 SSDsnot listed

Strengths and weaknesses

Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case

  • + Two 360 mm radiator positions, top and side
  • + Takes E-ATX boards and 425 mm graphics cards
  • + Three RS120 ARGB fans included
  • − Glass front with no mesh and no front fan mount
  • − Owners report loud, high-pitched stock fans
  • − Only two 3.5 inch and two 2.5 inch drive spots

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a quiet build with the stock fans
  • Anyone after the lowest GPU temperatures from a mesh front
  • Builders who need many 3.5 inch drive bays
Read the full Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case 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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