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Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow 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 Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case scores 7.4/10 overall, ahead of the Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid) at 7.2/10.

The Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case leads on space and compatibility.

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

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

Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case

Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case

7.4/10verdict: buy

The Corsair FRAME 5000D RS is for builders who want a high-airflow mid-tower with space for big radiators and large graphics cards. It suits people building a performance PC who value easy assembly and four included fans. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a quiet, sound-dampened build.

Typically about £114.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)

Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)

7.2/10verdict: buy

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 itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCorsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC CaseFractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)
Airflow and cooling30%8/108/10
Build and ease of building20%8/108/10
Space and compatibility20%8/106/10
Noise15%5/106/10
Value15%7/107/10
Overall7.4/107.2/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC CaseFractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)
Case typeMid-TowerATX mid-tower
Board sizesMini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX and E-ATX (305 x 277 mm); also ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero and Gigabyte Project Stealth reverse-connector boardsE-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Max GPU length450 mm maximum, or 425 mm with front fans installed349 mm
Max cooler height175 mm maximum CPU cooler height173 mm
PSU supportATX only; PSU not included; PSU clearance 250 mmATX only, maximum PSU length 180 mm
RadiatorsFront 360, 280, 240 mm; top 420, 360, 280, 240 mm; side 360, 280, 240 mm; rear 120 or 140 mm; bottom noneFront 280/360 mm; top 240/280 mm; rear 120 mm
Fans4x RS140 PWM fans included, no controllerThree Momentum 14 included at front; front 3x 120/140 mm, top 2x 120/140 mm, rear 1x 120 mm
Drive bays2x 3.5-inch HDD and 6x 2.5-inch SSDnot listed

Strengths and weaknesses

Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case

  • + Good cooling and airflow, praised by four reviewers
  • + Four RS140 PWM fans included
  • + Modular layout with easy building
  • − Fans get loud at high speed
  • − No top dust filter
  • − No fan controller included

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a quiet, sound-dampened build
  • Anyone who wants dust filters on every opening, including the top
  • Builders who need a bottom-mounted radiator
Read the full Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow 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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