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MESHIFY S2 LAUNCHED

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Everybody wanted a Meshify R6/Meshify Sequal, so Fractal decided to meshify the S2 (imo S2 > R6 bc USB-C)

This helps because now you can have a 420mm top rad with no ram blockage compared to the 240mm top ram on the meshify C, and a 360mm front Monsta Rad in the front for bigger custom loops and with greater airflow than the S2/R6.

 

I wish they would make a C2, aka a Meshify C, but 10mm taller for better top rad support, and 10mm longer for thicker front rads.

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Meshify exhibits powerful performance with bold aesthetics magnified to an all new degree in the larger and even more capable Meshify S2

https://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/meshify/meshify-s2-black-dark-tg

 

Reviews (in no particular order):

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TweakTown: https://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/8877/fractal-design-meshify-s2-black-dark-tg-mid-tower-review/index.html

TechPowerUp: https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Fractal_Design/Meshify_S2/

Hexus.net: https://hexus.net/tech/reviews/chassis/126644-fractal-design-meshify-s2/

Bit-Tech :https://bit-tech.net/reviews/tech/cases/fractal-design-meshify-s2-review/1/

OverclockersClub: https://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/fractal_design_meshify_s2/
Overclock3D: https://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cases_cooling/fractal_design_meshify_s2_review/1

IMO this launch is > Turing

 

This is my first Tech News Post, so please correct me if I did anything wrong.

 

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2 minutes ago, Billy Pilgrim said:

Was there ever a Meshify s1? This looks great, I have the Meshify C TG and this fixes a few of my complaints with it such as front panel USB-C as well as drive mounting spots.

 

Now I just want to know the price.

130-140$ I think, should be the same as the S2

There was never a Meshify S.

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2 minutes ago, The Benjamins said:

Another great preforming but meh looking case from fractal design. Imo the meshey line is their best looking cases, but nothing special.

its all personal opinion, I'm not a fan of RGB so fractal design is perfect for me.

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3 hours ago, Firewrath9 said:

130-140$ I think, should be the same as the S2

There was never a Meshify S.

"The only things we think may be new are the reservoir brackets and the cleaning cloth, but they may have come with the Define S2, we cannot confirm it with specifications and site information. Our rule of thumb has always been that to ask $150 in the mid-tower segment; you have to deliver a chassis with every bell and whistle, up to the standards of the day. At $149.99, the Meshify S2 delivered in spades"

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https://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/8877/fractal-design-meshify-s2-black-dark-tg-mid-tower-review/index7.html

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I liked the design of the first Meshify C. Will be on the lookout for Hardware Cannuck's review

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15 hours ago, Firewrath9 said:

(imo S2 > R6 bc USB-C)

R6 has had SKU's for a few months now that include USB-C out of the box

15 hours ago, Firewrath9 said:

This helps because now you can have a 420mm top rad with no ram blockage

You still have RAM blockage. The max height your RAM/motherboard heatsinks can be is can be is 35mm, so only Low Profile RAM will work. 

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Top radiator

- 120/240/360 mm

- 140/280/420 mm (max 35 mm motherboard component height)

http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/meshify/meshify-s2-black-tg

15 hours ago, Firewrath9 said:

I wish they would make a C2, aka a Meshify C, but 10mm taller for better top rad support, and 10mm longer for thicker front rads.

Pro M TG. What you just described is basically the Phanteks Enthoo Pro M TG.

 

An interesting note is Fractal Design is known for their black cases with white accents, but the Meshify S2 comes with no white accents. 

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15 hours ago, Firewrath9 said:

(imo S2 > R6 bc USB-C)

The Define R6 does have a USB-C version...  

 

I love my R6.  The HDD storage is amazing.  I wish it had a better front end.  A meshify panel for the R6 would be amazing.

 

If I ever get around to redoing my NAS I'll swap cases.

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4 hours ago, Velcade said:

The Define R6 does have a USB-C version...  

 

I love my R6.  The HDD storage is amazing.  I wish it had a better front end.  A meshify panel for the R6 would be amazing.

 

If I ever get around to redoing my NAS I'll swap cases.

but it costs 20$ more for the usb-c so usb r6 is 20$ more expensive than usb c s2.

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/8VTPxr,9sfhP6/

cheapest S2 w/ TG + USB C vs cheapest R6 w/ TG + USB C

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1 minute ago, Firewrath9 said:

but it costs 20$ more for the usb-c so usb r6 is 20$ more expensive than usb c s2.

That depends on the day and the model you're buying

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/case/#m=106&sort=price&X=10585,123700&t=3

 

For example, right now the Black TG S2 is on sale right now for $110 but the rest are $150, which are the same as the R6 USB-C

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2 hours ago, TVwazhere said:

That depends on the day and the model you're buying

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/case/#m=106&sort=price&X=10585,123700&t=3

 

For example, right now the Black TG S2 is on sale right now for $110 but the rest are $150, which are the same as the R6 USB-C

no, those are non-TG variants:

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/case/#m=106&sort=price&X=10585,123700&t=3&s=1

all of the S2s are cheaper (except the meshifies) than the R6 Tempered glass + USB-C

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