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Fractal Design FD CA MESH C BKO TG Case
Last Updated: July 14, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.9
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Design
48look, build, sleek, easy to build, design
+98%
-2%
" ... great simple minimalistic case. ... "
" ... Loved this case! ... "
" ... Nice one Fractal. ... "
" ... Was pretty nervous building for the first time, but I ran into no problems with this case and it really does look fantastic. ... "
" ... Very simple and elegant case ... "
" ... Look no further, awesome case, just buy it, you won’t be disappointed! ... "
" ... I love this case. ... "
" ... I absolutely love those case. ... "
Build Quality
48easy to build, build, build quality, front panel, recommend this case
+94%
-6%
" ... One of the most beautiful cases on the market. ... "
" ... I was skeptical for the price, but this case is gorgeous when fully assembled. ... A very well-built, well-ventilated, and attractive case though. ... "
" ... BUY THIS CASE !!! ... "
" ... I should give this 4 stars because it's not perfect, but what this case does well, it does so well that I can't go lower than 5 stars. ... "
" ... This case is excellent in build quality and function. ... "
" ... It has nice rubber slots for the chords to go through. ... "
" ... This was a good case for my first build. ... "
" ... Beautifully designed case. ... "
Cables
46cables, cable, psu, great cable management, shroud
+96%
-4%
" ... There is plenty of space in the back for cable management, along with the section between the motherboard and front of the case being raised adds so much extra room for all your cables. ... The bottom of the case has a shroud to hide the PSU and all the extra cables. ... "
" ... Cable management is very clean. ... "
" ... Cable management was especially easy. ... "
" ... Great cable routing and just beautiful in person. ... "
" ... That means cable management was a must. ... Plenty of ways to route cables and plenty of space to store cables behind cover. ... "
" ... Good space for storage and cables if needed. ... "
" ... Its has some very high quality areas in which cables go through. ... "
" ... Plenty of room for the cooler we added and the cable management is stellar. ... "
Fit
27case, fans, strix, screws, radiator
+89%
-11%
" ... Overall, I would have to say this case perfectly satisfied all of my needs. ... "
" ... Beautifully designed case. ... "
" ... It gets a little tight when you mount a 240 rad in the top. ... "
" ... It also provides you with some straps to keep things together. ... "
" ... fits noctua air coolers ... "
" ... Very well thought case. ... "
" ... Love it helps with cable management great fit love the front panel and the side glass panel great fans i add one more just for the max airflow i recommend everyone buying this case to do that also but only problem is i dont know if a strix card will fit or any huge card anyone comments on this saying they were able to also would help but its a 50/50 ... "
" ... I haven't completed my build yet so I can't post pictures but the case, although on the smaller size, DOES FIT an EVGA 2080 FTW3. ... "
Storage
25case, tray, room, plenty of room, inside
+76%
-24%
" ... It's also a compact case, which made the space inside all the more impressive. ... "
" ... It's a little complicated with the placement of the PSU and drive tray but other then that, it's just a beautiful case. ... "
" ... Allows for good space for big heatsink and is easy to change the case fans or add more. ... "
" ... Smaller than my old case but more room inside due to no hard drive and optical drive racks in the way like the old case. ... "
" ... Modern features with a ton of customizability and space. ... "
" ... Great matx case. ... "
" ... Good space for storage and cables if needed. ... "
" ... I had no problem with working space and the case has a very distinctive look. ... "
Cleaning
21dust, filter, dust filters, cleaning, top
+86%
-14%
" ... The front mesh does a good job at keeping dust and dog hair out of my case. ... "
" ... Has a wide open back area which makes cable management easy, and makes your build look nice and clean. ... "
" ... Dust filters: The front, top, and bottom are all covered with easily removable dust filters, which is quite impressive. ... "
" ... I had never built a PC before but I knew I wanted a clean looking pc. ... "
" ... And it has built in dust filters, a very nice bonus. ... "
" ... There is also a removable mesh filter behind the front mesh to capture dust, that is pretty easy to remove. ... The top is magnetic, so extremely easy to remove for cleaning. ... Both of these are great for keeping dust out of your case. ... "
" ... It made for an easy time assembling everything and keeping the setup clean and organized. ... "
" ... -Dust filters in the top and bottom are a great touch for sure!! ... "
Screen Protection
16glass, case, panel, tempered glass side, looks
+94%
-6%
" ... Get the LT (light tint) glass model so you see your LED in full glory! ... "
" ... Super happy with the tempered glass panel. ... "
" ... Love this case and love the dark side glass! ... "
" ... I went non RGB with this case as the tempered glass side panel is really dark but still looks great. ... "
" ... I like LEDS but sometimes feel like they are too much so the dark tempered glass was perfect for this. ... "
" ... yea the tempered glass can be bit dark but throw in some led strip and you’ll be good . ... "
" ... I could do with or without the glass panel, but its a nice touch. ... "
" ... The tempered glass looks solid , the case is a simple design. ... "
Size
14smaller, size, compact, small, meshify
+100%
" ... It's modest size is what appeals to me most. ... "
" ... For a compact case, this was amazing to work with. ... "
" ... It's also a compact case, which made the space inside all the more impressive. ... "
" ... it is a little smaller and doesn't have all the padding inside the case but is just as good. ... "
" ... A bit pricey and smaller than expected but sleek and functional. ... "
" ... I had a full-size case and wanted to downsize. ... "
" ... The case is very compact. ... "
" ... Smaller than my older case but built more efficiently and with better materials. ... "
Cooling
11water cooling, case, airflow, air, front
+91%
-9%
" ... Good air flow. ... "
" ... Im cooling with air so I was able to fit a Vega 56 with reference cooler with same inches to spare. ... "
" ... Plenty of options for fans, moves lots of air. ... "
" ... Who needs water cooling?!? ... "
" ... I've always modded my cases slightly to improve cooling but this case doesn't need my help, it's pretty awesome! ... "
" ... Cases really need to pick up the front open air model as it's clearly better for cooling. ... "
" ... Cooling so far has not been an issue and the included filters are super easy to remove and clean. ... "
" ... The triangular patterns are unique and the material provides sufficient airflow. ... "
Setup
10install, made, looks, installation, build
+100%
" ... Instructions were clear, and I had good room to play with. ... "
" ... It made for an easy time assembling everything and keeping the setup clean and organized. ... "
" ... Although building my first pc was nerve racking, this case made it fairly simple to plan out the build and execute flawlessly. ... "
" ... Cables which are my weak point were easy to run and helped me achieve a professional level installation of wiring. ... "
" ... Installation as expected. ... "
" ... From the looks to the ease of install, it is top notch. ... "
" ... It has an open area behind where the motherboard would be which makes installation easier. ... "
" ... So much prettier in person. ... "
Display Clarity
10glass, tempered glass side, panel, case, dark
+90%
-10%
" ... Super stylish with the tempered glass side panel. ... "
" ... The smoked glass side panel is nice - it’s dark when the pc is powered off but comes to life when it’s on if you have some rgb lighting inside. ... "
" ... I could do with or without the glass panel, but its a nice touch. ... "
" ... Get the LT (light tint) glass model so you see your LED in full glory! ... "
" ... yea the tempered glass can be bit dark but throw in some led strip and you’ll be good . ... "
" ... The tempered glass side panel makes looking at all your components easy, as expected. ... "
" ... Super happy with the tempered glass panel. ... "
" ... That and the full tempered glass side panel were the selling point for me. ... "
Overall performance
9speeds, running, quiet, first, build
+89%
-11%
" ... I ordered two extras of the stock fans which themselves are quiet and get the job done. ... "
" ... Running them at lower speeds will reduce but not Eliminate it. ... "
" ... My GPU ran about 49c under load. ... "
" ... First PC build. ... Pc runs cool and quiet, especially at idle. ... "
" ... This was my first PC build. ... "
" ... Bought this to accommodate a larger CPU cooler (noctua NH D15). ... "
" ... Has great airflow (i have an i7 and 2x1080tis in it) ... "
" ... Intel 8600K, NVidia GTX 1060 and a few drives. ... "
Gaming
8case, pc, looking, use, temps
+100%
" ... If your looking for a great upper to mid class case for your gaming rig then look no further this ones by far the best bang for the buck. ... "
" ... I use for everyday general use, some business tasks, and gaming. ... "
" ... Also the RTX 2070 Msi gaming Z graphics card is massive but fits just fine the fans in the front. ... "
" ... When I’m not gaming the computer runs super quite and is a dream to work on. ... "
" ... This small case is perfect for a single GPU gaming set up. ... "
" ... Build game out nice. ... "
" ... I built a budget gaming PC for my son 2 years ago and used a very adequate budget case. ... I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a cool, high quality gaming case. ... "
" ... I am using an air cooler on my Ryzen 1600x overclocked to 3.9Ghz and my temps stay around 49c while gaming. ... "
Ease of Use
8super, easy to build, simple, case, meshify
+100%
" ... This Meshify C Mini is a nice, compact, very pleasant looking, easy to maintain case. ... "
" ... It was easy to build in. ... "
" ... Easy to build in. ... "
" ... Very easy disassemble and reassemble for beginners. ... "
" ... From the looks to the ease of install, it is top notch. ... But that is super simple. ... "
" ... Super easy to build in and has great airflow. ... "
" ... Simple & Minimal Case. ... "
Price
8case, quality, overall, money, getting
+100%
" ... Otherwise really nice case for the money ... "
" ... Overall, awesome case for the price. ... "
" ... I understand that getting this piece in metal would bump up the price significantly but I'm just noting it. ... "
" ... it's a bit more $$ than a budget case, but you get quality for the money spent. ... "
" ... I wouldn't pay $100+ for it, but getting on sale for $65-80 is a great value for sure. ... "
" ... Overall this is 100% worth the $100 price tag and Im super happy with this case :) ... "
" ... I think this is the best mid tower on the market ... "
Capacity
5plenty of room, retaining, inside, compact
+100%
" ... -Room for almost everything. ... "
" ... It has plenty of room. ... "
" ... Plenty of room and looks awesome! ... "
" ... I would have no problems recommending this case to friends and family. ... "
" ... Nice and compact while retaining a surprising amount of room inside. ... "
Ports
5ports, usb 3, usb, speeds, panel
+40%
-60%
" ... The dock was incompatible with the drives I had. ... "
" ... The front USB 3 ports do not work at the advertised speed. ... My motherboard (Asus x470 Pro) has two different sockets for the front panel connectors on a pc case. ... The connector that this case uses is the slow one, therefore I don't get the rated USB 3 speeds. ... All I know if that I get slow speeds out of my front ports and part of the reason I bought this case is that I wanted fast speeds. ... "
" ... My only complaints are that the USB ports on the front are very tight for some reason, and to that end there is no USB-C port up there. ... "
Sound Quality
4noise, fans, quiet, fan, anything
+100%
" ... Even with five 120mm fans, this case is absolutely quiet. ... "
" ... I am very sensitive to sound and normally build in the larger Define R series chassis's. ... Noise levels are actually very good. ... "
" ... The 2 fans that come with it are super quiet. ... "
" ... I know I must sound super nit-picky about the color thing it just really is a surprisingly off-white shade for something labeled as "white"! ... "
Marketplace
4like, amazon
+100%
" ... So I jumped on amazon and purchased it. ... "
" ... Though minor, I would like to receive what the picture shows I ordered. ... "
" ... The images make it look a lot whiter, it's like . ... "
" ... The mesh front has an incredible look as you can see from the pictures. ... "
Memory
3hard, drives, ssd, motherboard, fan
+100%
" ... The 2.5 inch SSD bracket located behind the motherboard handsomely and efficiently holds your storage drives. ... "
" ... I have a Ryzen 5 1600, dedicated graphics, and 16Gb of ram with and SSD and HDD. ... "
" ... Good space for storage and cables if needed. ... "
Cable Length
3cable management, awesome, cables, cable
+100%
" ... Its the perfect size with awesome cable management! ... "
" ... Cable management is a dream in this too. ... "
" ... Good size and the cable wiring in the back is awesome ... "
Product As Described
3like
+100%
" ... Though minor, I would like to receive what the picture shows I ordered. ... "
" ... The images make it look a lot whiter, it's like . ... "
" ... The mesh front has an incredible look as you can see from the pictures. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
3top, easy to remove, easy, clean
+100%
" ... The top is magnetic, so extremely easy to remove for cleaning. ... "
Comfort
3quick, case
+67%
-33%
" ... It also provides you with some straps to keep things together. ... "
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