Fractal Design Meshify 2 Lite RGB

Darksaber · May 20, 2022

The Fractal Design Meshify 2 Lite and Lite RGB are cost-conscious variants of the originals. These keep $30 in your pocket by adding minimal compromises to several areas of the case. You still get the same dimensions and quality that made the Meshify cases so popular.

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Makaveli · May 20, 2022

Case looks good!

MrDweezil · May 20, 2022

I have the regular Meshify 2 and I would have been fine giving up all the stuff the "lite" is missing besides the USB-C port. Seems like a weird choice.

Chaitanya · May 20, 2022

So they have also taken away the HDD bays and what's worse is there is no option to add them back which is a big bummer.

PLSG08 · May 20, 2022

I'd love to see this in a Compact version. Might be the case that'll replace my 011D mini

thegnome · May 20, 2022

Would be a great case for me if I didn't have one already. I like how it's not as square as regular cases and much more horizontally configuered.

Franzen4Real · May 20, 2022

PLSG08 said:
I'd love to see this in a Compact version. Might be the case that'll replace my 011D mini

I really like the Compact versions of their cases, and they were on the top of my list for my last build before seeing the product reveal of the Mini from LIan Li. I ended up holding off on the build for a few months until the Mini preorders shipped. This Meshify in a compact would be my first choice from Fractal, however it’s going to take something amazing to get me to part with my O11Mini now.

AdmiralThrawn · May 20, 2022

Chaitanya said:
So they have also taken away the HDD bays and what's worse is there is no option to add them back which is a big bummer.

They have 2 HDD bays on the bottom that you can use?

Chaitanya · May 21, 2022

AdmiralThrawn said:
They have 2 HDD bays on the bottom that you can use?

Meshify 2 had additional HDD bays apart from 2 in basement which have been removed from "Lite" version and there is no option to add them back if needed.

PLSG08 · May 21, 2022

Franzen4Real said:
I really like the Compact versions of their cases, and they were on the top of my list for my last build before seeing the product reveal of the Mini from LIan Li. I ended up holding off on the build for a few months until the Mini preorders shipped. This Meshify in a compact would be my first choice from Fractal, however it’s going to take something amazing to get me to part with my O11Mini now.

I was originally on a Meshify Compact (The 1st one) and because the Top Rad clearance was really bad, I had to switch. My main gripe with the O11D Mini is that the glass panels are kinda a pain to take off since you gotta remove the top panel 1st before you can remove both of them. Not really a fan of the modular back as well since it's kinda flimsy.

darrenj · May 22, 2022

Pricey
But then most things are these days
I simply want the non-rgb, non-light Meshyfy 2 version, the one with the option for vertical mounted GPU. I basically have everything else to put in it. But that seems rare and still pricey

PLSG08 said:
I was originally on a Meshify Compact (The 1st one) and because the Top Rad clearance was really bad, I had to switch. My main gripe with the O11D Mini is that the glass panels are kinda a pain to take off since you gotta remove the top panel 1st before you can remove both of them. Not really a fan of the modular back as well since it's kinda flimsy.

I have that exact case and yes it is a bother. Still, I love its innovation. But I think my dual 360 rad 5800x system is a bit too cramped in there, albeit it looks great but can get warm in gaming. I possibly need more airflow and more space, hence my interest in the Meshify 2, with vertical GPU mounting

System Name	Meshlicious Monster
Processor	Intel Core i5-10600T
Motherboard	MSI Z490I Unify
Cooling	NZXT Kraken Z53 with 2x Noctua Redux 1300 RPM PWM fans
Memory	ADATA 16 GB 3200 Mhz DDR4
Video Card(s)	MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio
Storage	TeamGroup 1TB NVMe SSD
Display(s)	Asus ProArt 27" 1440P, 75Hz
Case	ssupd Meshlicious with mesh side panels
Power Supply	Fractal Design Ion 660 W Platinum ATX
Mouse	Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro Wireless
Keyboard	Microsoft Sidewinder X4 Keyboard
Software	Windows 10 Home

System Name	The Expanse
Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Motherboard	Asus Prime X570-Pro BIOS 5013 AM4 AGESA V2 PI 1.2.0.Cc.
Cooling	Corsair H150i Pro
Memory	32GB GSkill Trident RGB DDR4-3200 14-14-14-34-1T (B-Die)
Video Card(s)	XFX Radeon RX 7900 XTX Magnetic Air (24.12.1)
Storage	WD SN850X 2TB / Corsair MP600 1TB / Samsung 860Evo 1TB x2 Raid 0 / Asus NAS AS1004T V2 20TB
Display(s)	LG 34GP83A-B 34 Inch 21: 9 UltraGear Curved QHD (3440 x 1440) 1ms Nano IPS 160Hz
Case	Fractal Design Meshify S2
Audio Device(s)	Creative X-Fi + Logitech Z-5500 + HS80 Wireless
Power Supply	Corsair AX850 Titanium
Mouse	Corsair Dark Core RGB SE
Keyboard	Corsair K100
Software	Windows 10 Pro x64 22H2
Benchmark Scores	3800X https://valid.x86.fr/1zr4a5 5800X https://valid.x86.fr/2dey9c 5800X3D https://valid.x86.fr/b7d

System Name	PATATAS-3XTR3M3
Processor	Ryzen 5800X
Motherboard	Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero
Cooling	Phanteks Glacier One 240MP
Memory	32gb (16x2) G.Skill Trident Z Neo 3600mhz
Video Card(s)	Asus ROG STRIX RTX 3080 Ti UV:850@1850
Storage	Boot Drive: ADATA XPG SX6000 256gb, Storage Drive: 1TB Samsung 980 x2
Display(s)	Lenovo G27Q-20
Case	Lian Li O11D Mini
Audio Device(s)	Samson SR850 connected to a Focusrite Scarlett Solo
Power Supply	Corsair SF750
Mouse	Logitech G Pro X Superlight
Keyboard	Akko MOD006, Durock POMS

System Name	Incomplete thing 1.0
Processor	Ryzen 2600
Motherboard	B450 Aorus Elite
Cooling	Gelid Phantom Black
Memory	HyperX Fury RGB 3200 CL16 16GB
Video Card(s)	Gigabyte 2060 Gaming OC PRO
Storage	Dual 1TB 970evo
Display(s)	AOC G2U 1440p 144hz, HP e232
Case	CM mb511 RGB
Audio Device(s)	Reloop ADM-4
Power Supply	Sharkoon WPM-600
Mouse	G502 Hero
Keyboard	Sharkoon SGK3 Blue
Software	W10 Pro
Benchmark Scores	2-5% over stock scores

System Name	Desktop / "Console"
Processor	Ryzen 5950X / Ryzen 5800X
Motherboard	Asus X570 Hero / Asus X570-i
Cooling	EK AIO Elite 280 / Cryorig C1
Memory	32GB Gskill Trident DDR4-3600 CL16 / 16GB Crucial Ballistix DDR4-3600 CL16
Video Card(s)	RTX 4090 FE / RTX 2080ti FE
Storage	1TB Samsung 980 Pro, 1TB Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus NVME / 1TB Sabrent Rocket 4 NVME, 1TB Intel 660P
Display(s)	Alienware AW3423DW / LG 65CX Oled
Case	Lian Li O11 Mini / Sliger CL530 Conswole
Audio Device(s)	Sony AVR, SVS speakers & subs / Marantz AVR, SVS speakers & subs
Power Supply	ROG Loki 1000 / Silverstone SX800
VR HMD	Quest 3

System Name	Star Killer
Processor	Intel 13700K
Motherboard	ASUS RO STRIX Z790-H
Cooling	Corsair 360mm H150 LCD Radiator
Memory	64GB Corsair Vengence DDR5 5600mhz
Video Card(s)	MSI RTX 3080 12GB Gaming Trio
Storage	1TB Samsung 980 x 1 \| 1TB Crucial Gen 4 SSD x 1 \| 2TB Samsung 990 Pro x 1
Display(s)	32inch ASUS ROG STRIX 1440p 170hz WQHD x 1, 24inch ASUS 165hz 1080p x 1
Case	Lian Li O11D White
Audio Device(s)	Creative T100 Speakers , Razer Blackshark V2 Pro wireless
Power Supply	EVGA 1000watt G6 Gold
Mouse	Razer Viper V2 Wireless with dock
Keyboard	ASUS ROG AZOTH
Software	Windows 11 pro

System Name	Maharajmeister
Processor	Ryzen 78000x3D
Motherboard	Asus X670E-Plus
Cooling	2x Bitspower 360 rad, EK D5 pump, EK Quantum Kinetic 250 res, Byksky 4080 water block
Memory	Kingston Fury DDR5 6000
Video Card(s)	Palit RTX 4090
Storage	2x 2TB Samsung SSD 980 EVO PRO Gen4
Display(s)	Acer XV282K KV
Case	Themaltake P3 TG Pro
Audio Device(s)	??
Power Supply	BeQuiet Pure Power 12 1000
Mouse	Roccat Kone Air
Keyboard	Roccat Vulcan TKL

Fractal Design Meshify 2 Lite RGB

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