Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid) vs MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE

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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 PANO 100L PZ WHITE at 5.6/10.

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

The MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE leads on space and compatibility.

The biggest difference is airflow and cooling, where the Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid) scores 8/10 to the MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE's 3/10.

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

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MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE is for builders who want a glass showcase mid tower and will buy their own fans. It suits people planning a back-connect motherboard build or a liquid-cooled system with large radiators. It is a poorer fit for anyone who wants a case that is ready to run with fans fitted.

Typically about £57.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)	MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE
Airflow and cooling	30%	8/10	3/10
Build and ease of building	20%	8/10	7/10
Space and compatibility	20%	6/10	8/10
Noise	15%	6/10	5/10
Value	15%	7/10	6/10
Overall		7.2/10	5.6/10

Specifications

Spec	Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)	MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE
Case type	ATX mid-tower	Mid Tower
Board sizes	E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX	Regular: ATX / Micro-ATX / Mini-ITX; Back-connect: ATX / Micro-ATX
Max GPU length	349 mm	380 mm (US datasheet, Pangoly and reviewers); global datasheet gives 400 mm
Max cooler height	173 mm	166 mm
PSU support	ATX only, maximum PSU length 180 mm	ATX; maximum PSU length 200 mm; no PSU included
Radiators	Front 280/360 mm; top 240/280 mm; rear 120 mm	Top 120/240/360 mm; Side 120/240/360 mm; Bottom 120/240/360 mm; Rear 120 mm; Front NA
Fans	Three Momentum 14 included at front; front 3x 120/140 mm, top 2x 120/140 mm, rear 1x 120 mm	None pre-installed; top 3 x 120 / 3 x 140 mm; rear 1 x 120 mm; side 3 x 120 / 2 x 140 mm; bottom 3 x 120 / 2 x 140 / 2 x 160 mm; front NA
Drive bays	not listed	3 x 2.5" and 2 x 2.5"/3.5" combo

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

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MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE

+ Three-sided 4 mm tempered glass with a 270-degree look
+ Supports 360 mm radiators at top, side and bottom
+ Back-connect board support with 90 mm routing space
− No fans pre-installed
− Front lists no fan or radiator support
− Only two 3.5-inch-capable drive bays

Skip it if:

Buyers who want fans included from the start
Anyone needing several 3.5-inch drive bays for bulk storage
Builders who want a front fan or radiator mount

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