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Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid) vs MSI MAG FORGE 110R

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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 MSI MAG FORGE 110R at 6.1/10.

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

The MSI MAG FORGE 110R leads on space and compatibility.

They score the same on value.

The biggest difference is airflow and cooling, where the Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid) scores 8/10 to the MSI MAG FORGE 110R's 5/10.

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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MSI MAG FORGE 110R

MSI MAG FORGE 110R

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The MSI MAG FORGE 110R is for budget builders who want a full-size ATX mid-tower with room for a long graphics card and a 240 mm radiator. It suits people who plan to add their own fans, since only one is fitted. One owner mentions good space and cable management, and two praise value for money.

Typically about £73.37 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

CriterionWeightFractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)MSI MAG FORGE 110R
Airflow and cooling30%8/105/10
Build and ease of building20%8/107/10
Space and compatibility20%6/107/10
Noise15%6/105/10
Value15%7/107/10
Overall7.2/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecFractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)MSI MAG FORGE 110R
Case typeATX mid-towerMid-Tower
Board sizesE-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITXATX / M-ATX / ITX
Max GPU length349 mm330 mm
Max cooler height173 mm160 mm
PSU supportATX only, maximum PSU length 180 mmATX, maximum length 200 mm (without 3.5in HDD tray installed)
RadiatorsFront 280/360 mm; top 240/280 mm; rear 120 mmFront 120 / 140 / 240 mm; Top 120 / 240 mm; Rear 120 mm
FansThree Momentum 14 included at front; front 3x 120/140 mm, top 2x 120/140 mm, rear 1x 120 mmPre-installed 1 x 120 mm ARGB rear; support Front 3 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm, Top 2 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm, Rear 1 x 120 mm
Drive baysnot listed3 x 2.5in and 2 x 3.5in

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

MSI MAG FORGE 110R

  • + Fits graphics cards up to 330 mm long
  • + Supports 240 mm radiators in front and top
  • + Owners praise value and cable management space
  • − Only one 120 mm fan is pre-installed
  • − PSU length limited to 200 mm
  • − One owner questions MSI as a case maker

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want several fans included from the start
  • Builders with a PSU longer than 200 mm
  • Anyone who needs lots of 3.5in drive bays
Read the full MSI MAG FORGE 110R review ›

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