If you’re in search of the best mesh panel PC case then you’ve come to the right place.
More recently, the mesh trend is starting to pick back up, as enthusiasts identify the importance of delivering un-restricted airflow to their system.
Lower temps not only allow your parts to boost for longer but also maintain stability during those long gaming sessions.
In this post, we will take a look at some of the latest mesh cases that provide maximum cooling performance.
What is the best mesh PC case?
10. SilverStone Technology FARA R1
The FARA R1 is an attractive mid-tower chassis with a minimalist look and feel. Designed to increase air intake while shedding unnecessary space, it features a fully meshed steel front panel and a shortened chassis height. The result is a breathable yet efficiently compact 37L compartment.
In terms of the design, the FARA R1 is available in both black and white, and with or without a lightly tinted glass side panel. As you can see, this particular model comes with a tempered glass side, which is held on by four corner thumbscrews for easy access.
After removing the side panels, it on to mounting your hardware. The main chamber can house ATX motherboards, 347mm GPUs, and 165mm CPU coolers. Besides this, there’s room for two SSDs side-by-side on top of the full-length PSU shroud.
For additional storage, you will find two more 2.5″ SSDs behind the motherboard tray and one 3.5” HDD in the drive cage (in the PSU shroud). It’s worth noting that the drive cage is removable, but if you do decide to use it, this limits the PSU length to 160mm.
To cool your components, the R1 has a total of 6 fan mounts for 120mm/ 140mm fans. Three of these are at the front, two up top, and one more in the rear. The PC case does include the one rear fan you see in the picture so you’ll probably want to order some more to go behind the front mesh panel.
All in all, it’s a sold case that’s ideal for anyone on a budget.
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9. Phanteks Eclipse P300A
The Eclipse P300A brings high airflow performance into a compact ATX chassis. As an upgraded version of the P300, it features a new full mesh panel on the front of the PC case. The ultra-fine steel netting not only provides the best possible temps but also keeps dust from entering the system.
Design-wise, the P300A closely resembles its P300 predecessor. The chassis features the same full-length PSU shroud along the side of the case. Moreover, above that is a similar tempered glass side panel. One slight difference is that this now removes by unscrewing two thumbscrews at the rear.
Once inside, the main chamber has support for your motherboard with a 165mm CPU cooler, a 355mm GPU, as well as all your fans. A 120mm pre-installed fan is included in the rear of the case. In addition to this, a single 120mm/ 140mm fan can fit in the top, along with two more at the front.
Unlike other designs, the P300A takes advantage of front-loading HDD trays behind the front panel. These provide easy installation and give you storage for two 3.5” drives. Additionally, for SSDs, it’s possible to mount two more 2.5” drives behind the motherboard tray.
In short, it’s another top mesh PC case for the price.
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8. Cooler Master MasterBox NR600
The Cooler Master NR600 is a minimalist ATX chassis that offers optimal thermal performance. Just like the previous two models, it has a large top vent and a full mesh front panel. However, in contrast, both panels combine as built-in dust filters to reduce unnecessary parts.
In terms of the design, the NR600 has a tempered glass side panel that sits flush above its full-length PSU shroud. The side panel is held in place by tool-less clips (with an optional thumbscrew at the rear) and can be removed by pulling it out from the top at an angle.
Once inside the chassis, there’s room for your motherboard with a 166mm cooler, 410mm graphics cards, and 180mm power supplies. Besides this, you get a ton of space for drives. Thanks to the clever tool-less system, a total of five 2.5” and four 3.5” drives can mount in various locations.
For cooling, you will find versatile fan and radiator support in both the top and front. The top can house two 120mm/ 140mm fans, or up to a 240mm radiator. Conversely, three 120mm/ two 140mm fans or a 360mm radiator can mount in the front.
The NR600 includes two pre-installed 120mm fans (one front, one rear).
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7. SSUPD Meshlicious
Meshlicious is a high airflow, small form factor chassis that sits in a vertical position. As the name suggests this PC case is all about its breathability, where it uses mesh panels to keep your high-end components cool and performing at their best.
The design of the Mesh is very clever and does a great job of utilizing space. Behind the front panel, there’s room for a 62mm thick, 280mm AIO radiator. Then further behind that is the motherboard tray which also functions as a divider to split up the CPU/ GPU sides of the case.
On the CPU side, there’s room for your ITX motherboard (with a 73mm cooler), three 2.5” SSD’s, and a power supply unit. The case is large enough to house an ATX PSU, however, it’s probably best to go for an SFX unit so you can effectively manage your cables.
Conversely, on the GPU side, it’s possible to mount full-length 334mm graphics cards vertically or 211mm GPUs horizontally without the front radiator. If you do decide to go for a smaller GPU in a horizontal position, there’s room to store four more 2.5” SSDs in that vacant space.
Due to the vertical motherboard orientation on the center spine, this makes it very easy to access your I/O’s from the rear of the PC case. We also like that all of the panels detach effortlessly via tool-less clips.
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6. Pure Base 500DX
The Pure Base 500DX is a mid-tower ATX chassis that offers exceptional cooling performance. Designed for those who seek high airflow, it comes with a permeable front panel and top cover, plus three Pure Wings 2 140mm fans that guarantee a silent operation.
Available in black or white, the 500DX would make a welcome addition to anybody’s home. To add more flair to your setup, dual ARGB LED strips feature at the front and inside the case. These are controllable from the front I/O port and look especially beautiful with the white version of the case.
To start the build, this involves removing the four corner thumbscrews that hold in the side-tempered glass panel. You then have room for your motherboard with a 190mm cooler height, 369mm GPUs, and 258mm/ 225mm PSUs (depending on the HDD cage).
For drives, you can mount two HDDs in the cage and four SSDs behind the motherboard tray. Furthermore, the back of the case offers great cable management. It provides you with numerous places for attaching cable ties and four Velcro straps are already in place.
All in all, the Pure Base 500DX offers superb value for a mid-range chassis. Expect great looks, airflow, and quality all in one package.
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5. Cooler Master MasterBox TD500
The TD500 Mesh is a mid-tower PC case that bulges with style. Designed to add a new dimension to your lighting through contour and form, it features a diamond cutout aesthetic on the glass side panel and front bezel. Intuitively, this follows the same pattern as its tessellated mesh front.
Accessing the interior is as easy as removing the thumbscrews that hold the side panels in place. The side glass panel has two thumbscrews at the top and a ridge at the bottom to keep it from falling out. Furthermore, the back panel has three more at the rear, and the front aggressively pulls off.
Once inside, the chassis can accommodate E-ATX motherboards with 165mm cooler heights, 410mm GPUs, and 180mm PSUs. Also in the main chamber to the right side of your motherboard is a pair of cable covers that allows you to deal with your cables like a pro.
For storage, there’s room for two 3.5″ drive bays in the PSU shroud and a total of four SSDs. Two SDDs can mount behind the motherboard tray at the back Additionally, there’s room for two more on top of the PSU shroud at the front.
To keep your system cool, the TD500 provides versatile fan and radiator support. It has clearance for six 120mm fans or dual 360mm radiators (in the top and front panel) and one more 120mm exhaust. A big plus is that three 120mm ARGB front fans come with the deal.
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4. Lian Li Lancool II Mesh
The Lancool II Mesh is a modular, high-performance PC case that comes with all the mainstream features. Some of these features include hinged side and shroud panels, a removable two-way cable management bar, and a multi-way fan/ radiator bracket that gives you fan-mobility inside the frame.
Constructed to be strong and durable, the Lancool II goes for a steel mesh front and 4mm thick tempered glass panels on both sides. For improved airflow, the side shroud panels use the same breathable steel mesh, consequently allowing you to mount extra fans on the top of the PSU shroud.
Thanks to the “flip out” panels all around, accessing the interior is incredibly easy. To enter the main chamber, the tempered glass side panels simply rotate open and pull off in an upwards direction. Moreover, to access the PSU shroud the panels unlatch using magnets.
Once inside, there’s room for an e-ATX motherboard (with 176mm coolers), 384mm graphics cards, and 210mm PSUs. If you do decide to go for an E-ATX board, it’s possible to flip around the cable management bar. As a result, this provides you with those extra few inches of space.
For storage, there’s room for three HDDs and four SSDs. All hard drives mount in the sliding cage that lives in the PSU shroud. Additionally, two SSDs mount behind the motherboard tray and two more mount inside the right-side PSU at the back of the case.
In terms of airflow, the fan support is particularly impressive. There’s room for three 120mm fans in the front, two in the top, one in the rear, plus the two previously mentioned fans on top of the PSU shroud. With the two extra PSU fan mounts, you can expect some serious cooling with this case.
Lastly, all I/Os can be found on the top. These include two USB 3.0, one Type C, and one audio jack. Also on top are two LED control buttons and your power button.
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3. Phanteks Eclipse P500A
The Eclipse P500A is a stylish, mid-tower chassis that offers excellent airflow. It features a hinged tempered glass panel on the side and an ultra-fine mesh panel on the front. The top panel can also support dual-systems when using the optional ITX upgrade kit.
In the main chamber, there’s room to accommodate an E-ATX (12″ x 11”) motherboard, a 435mm length GPU, and a 190mm CPU cooler. Additionally, a full-length PSU shroud is located at the bottom. This can house 195mm PSUs with four 3.5mm drive caddies, or a 250mm PSU without.
To optimize airflow, an open grill is built into the front, top, and rear of the chassis. Elongated slots in the grill provide impressive mounting options for both 120mm and 140mm fans. This makes it easy to mount all radiator sizes, including up to a 360mm at the top and a 420mm at the front.
For storage, six 3.5” drive caddies are supported at the front of the case. Furthermore, three 2.5” SSD drives can mount halfway up the back chamber. Besides storage, the back chamber utilizes several Velcro ties to offer next-level cable management options.
In terms of appearance, the case comes in three styles including black, black with RGB fans, or white with RGB fans. We personally think the white style looks best as it shows a nice contrast with the black frame and vents above the front panel.
In short, the P500A Mesh is a fantastic PC case with lots of space and great thermals.
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2. Corsair 5000D Airflow
The Corsair 5000D Airflow is a mid-tower, ATX chassis that offers easy cable management and exceptional cooling. For maximum air intake, it has a steel front panel with triangular, geometric cut-outs. Additionally, it includes two 120mm AirGuide anti-vortex fans.
In terms of appearance, the 5000D Airflow has a clean and modern look with a fairly minimalistic style. Apart from the small Corsair logo at the bottom of the front panel, there’s very little noticeable branding. We also like the distinctive two-tone colors that separate the ventilation channels.
On the side of the case is a large tempered glass window that allows you to admire all your internal components. Similar to the front panel, this is held in place by tool-less clips. The side panels do pop off quite easily, however, you can also secure them with thumbscrews from the rear.
Once inside, there’s room for your motherboard with a 170mm CPU cooler, 420mm GPUs, and an ATX PSU. Thanks to the two vertical expansion slots, it’s possible to mount your GPU vertically. Keep in mind that the case does not include a riser cable so you would have to buy one separately.
For storage, there’s room to mount four SSDs and two HDDs. Your SSDs mount behind the motherboard tray and on the PSU shroud. Whereas the HDDs live in the drive cage that shares one-half of the power supply shroud.
In terms of airflow, the spacious interior can fit up to ten 120mm or four 140mm cooling fans. This includes three 120mm fans at the front and top, three on the bracket, and one at the rear. There’s also multiple radiator support, including a 360mm in front and another in the roof.
All in all, if you’re after a quality case with great airflow, you can’t go wrong with the 5000D.
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1. Fractal Design Meshify S2
The Fractal Meshify S2 is a premium mid-tower chassis with a bold, stealth-inspired aesthetic. To provide excellent ventilation and filtered airflow, it has an iconic and somewhat abstract angular front panel that blends elegantly into the rest of the case.
Apart from style and breathability, what’s great about the S2 is that it’s both modular and very user-friendly. The majority of the panels use tool-less latches that quick release with a bit of a pull. This includes the large tempered glass side panel, the front panel, as well as the removable top.
With all the panels removed, there are effectively two main builds you could go for; open or closed. The open layout gives you one large, spacious interior to work in. Conversely, the closed (storage) layout brings a third of the back-panel forward, allowing 7 HDDs to mount in that additional space.
If you do decide to go for an open layout, the S2 has compatibility for E-ATX motherboards, 491mm GPUs, and 185mm CPU coolers. Besides this, it has capacity for a total of nine case fans. Including three 120mm/ 140mm fans in the front and top, two in the bottom, and a single fan in the rear.
At the bottom of the case is a full-length PSU shroud with a two-part removable cover. Inside, you can store your PSU and four more 3.5” drive trays. For added convenience, the drive trays can shift along in order to save space.
On top of the power supply shroud, it’s possible to mount two 2.5” SSDs via the removable brackets. Additionally, two more can install behind the motherboard tray. Also in the back of the case are multiple grommets and straps that make it easy to fasten your cables.
Overall, the Meshify S2 is a fantastic case that offers incredible craftsmanship and a truly well-thought-out design.
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This case also comes in a compact version!
Is Mesh Good for a PC Case?
Mesh optimizes the airflow in a PC case, and some prefer the appearance of a mesh panel over a closed case system. The difference in temperature is nominal, usually only by a few degrees, however this is still a great option if you’re looking to reduce the thermals inside your case.
As the hot air dissipates inside in a PC case, air coolers can struggle to maintain an appropriate ambient temperature but a mesh body handles this issue more effectively.
There are some downsides, though. Dust and dirt can fill into the cracks of the mesh, which means, you’ll end up having to clean the panels more to keep a clean appearance. Additionally, it will not dampen noise as effectively.
On the plus side, mesh cases allow you to run the fan at a lower RPM, using smaller or cheaper coolers. Due to lower temperatures, they can even help improve performance when you overlock your hardware. Choosing the right case can help you dive deeper into these benefits.
How to Choose the Best Mech PC Case in 2022
There are different details to consider when shopping for a mesh PC case instead of a closed case. While the basic criteria remain the same, the specifics vary for mesh cases.
Design/Materials
Mesh PC cases come in a variety of designs, just like solid cases. If you don’t like how mesh looks, you can usually find a hybrid option that offers the same benefits.
Mesh PC cases can offer functionality beyond improved airflow. Denser mesh may reduce dust on components, adding another degree of protection against dust and dirt. This is extremely beneficial if you have pets in the home.
Build Quality
Make sure you choose a mesh material that is not prone to snags or tears. While nothing should rub up on your build, accidents happen, and you want to keep your PC as safe as possible.
Mesh is not as solid as other case options, but that does not mean you need to sacrifice overall quality. Pay attention to the materials used and reviews. Avoid cases that break down during travel or assembly.
Size
PC cases usually come in mini, mid-, or full tower sizes, and mesh PC cases cover all these bases.
Keep the components you want to include in mind when shopping for the best mesh PC case. Keeping room around your hardware and their appropriate heatsinks is essential to maximize the airflow benefits and prevent hotspots inside the case.
Cable Management
Your mesh PC case should help you manage your cables, not leave you hanging out to dry. Look around the motherboard tray for strategically placed holes. These help you contain and tie down your cables.
Proper cable management contributes to keeping your PC cooler and running quieter, and it limits dust accumulation, maximizing the airflow benefits of your mesh case.
Storage Space
Consider how much storage you need your PC case to handle, including what forms of storage you want to use. HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSDs take up different amounts of space, and you might want a combination.
Pay attention to drive bays or room left to add drive bays. When possible, choose a case that gives you room to add storage as needed.
We hope you found a mesh PC case on this list.
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