Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid) vs NZXT H6 Flow

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all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid) and NZXT H6 Flow both score 7.2/10 overall.

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

The NZXT H6 Flow leads on space and compatibility.

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

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

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NZXT H6 Flow

7.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The NZXT H6 Flow is for builders who want a mid-tower with strong cooling and an easy build. It suits gaming and general desktop systems with a graphics card, an air cooler or a top-mounted radiator, and only a few drives. It is less suited to storage-heavy builds or anyone who wants a quiet system at full fan speed.

Typically about £84.98 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)	NZXT H6 Flow
Airflow and cooling	30%	8/10	8/10
Build and ease of building	20%	8/10	8/10
Space and compatibility	20%	6/10	7/10
Noise	15%	6/10	5/10
Value	15%	7/10	7/10
Overall		7.2/10	7.2/10

Specifications

Spec	Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)	NZXT H6 Flow
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)	ATX mid-tower	Mid-tower, dual-chamber
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)	E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX	ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Maximum graphics card length (mm)	349 mm	Up to 365 mm (14.4 in)
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)	173 mm	Up to 163 mm (6.4 in)
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)	ATX only, maximum PSU length 180 mm	ATX power supply type, up to 200 mm PSU clearance
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)	Front 280/360 mm; top 240/280 mm; rear 120 mm	Top up to 360 mm; rear up to 120 mm; top radiators up to 30 mm thick
Fans included and fan mounts	Three Momentum 14 included at front; front 3x 120/140 mm, top 2x 120/140 mm, rear 1x 120 mm	Three pre-installed F120Q 120 mm fans in the front-right position, 1,200 ± 240 RPM, 62.18 CFM, 25.1 dBA; top takes three 120 mm or two 140 mm; rear 120 mm included; bottom takes two 140 mm intake

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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NZXT H6 Flow

+ Four fans included, with room for a 360 mm top radiator
+ Owners praise thermal performance and easy cable management
+ Fits GPUs up to 365 mm and coolers up to 163 mm
− Owners report limited drive storage support
− Owners report fan noise at high speed
− GPU temperatures rise when lower fan mounts are filled

Skip it if:

Builders who need space for several storage drives
Buyers who want a quiet system with the fans at full speed
Anyone who wants a fan or RGB controller included in the box

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