Meet the Fractal Design Meshify S2
The Scandinavian case maker Fractal Design pulled features from some of its existing models to create a chassis with plenty of cooling options and an eye-catching, clean exterior.
An Opaque View
The Meshify S2 model tested here has a side panel that is heavily tinted, but you can get a variant that is more transparent, if you prefer.
The Front View
The Meshify S2's front panel is its signature feature. Creases in the mesh up here give it an unusual look.
The Meshify's Pop-Top
A flat mesh panel provides airflow at the top of the case. Fractal Design attached a filter underneath the mesh panel and fitted it with a quick-release button that lets you instantly access the panel, the filter, and the steel frame, which up here has screw holes for a liquid cooler's radiator.
Behind the Board
Behind the motherboard tray, the Meshify S2 boasts two cable-management straps, three separate 3.5-inch drive cages, and two 2.5-inch drive sleds. It also features a PWM-enabled fan controller hub that supports up to nine fans.
The Meshify Interior
The interior of the Meshify S2 is roomy, thanks in part to the case's depth. The motherboard tray supports Extended ATX boards (up to 285mm wide), along with standard ATX, Mini-ITX, and MicroATX motherboards.
Clearance Galore
The Meshify S2 has plenty of room for long video cards.
The Interior Fans
The case ships with three Dynamic X2 GP-14 140mm fans (you can see two of them here) but supports up to six more.
Fractal's Front Ports
Fractal Design puts the ports and buttons at the top of this case, keeping the front free of clutter. A power button is flanked by audio jacks, a reset button, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, and a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port.
The Accessory Mix
Fractal Design ships the Meshify S2 with an accessory box that features images and descriptions of all of the screws and parts, including the bundled three-port SATA power cable extender (an unusual inclusion). On top of that, the case maker separates the parts into resealable bags.
On the Whole, a Case With Subtle Charms
At $149.99, the Meshify S2 will take a bigger bite out of your build budget than some blingier cases, but you're paying for a sturdy, user-friendly chassis that strikes a unique pose without ever ranging into the tacky.