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I currently have the Meshify C and was wondering if changing the case to a Define R6, Lian Li O11- Dynamic (probably razer edition), or something else like a Be quiet case is worth it.

Recommendations would be awesome! (Something below $180)

I have no intentions of getting a 3 Rad for my CPU it's pointless for me nor an H500i case
Don't get me wrong this isn't a bad case. But its really small for my plans now.
Current specs below.

  • CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor (OC to 4.1GHz)
  • CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i PRO 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler 
  • Motherboard: MSI - B450-A PRO ATX AM4 Motherboard  
  • Memory: Corsair - Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
  • Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  
  • Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
  • Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB GAMING Z Video Card 
  • Case: Fractal Design - Meshify C Dark TG ATX Mid Tower Case  
  • Power Supply: Corsair - RMx (2018) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  
  •  2x Case Fan: Corsair - LL120RGB LED (Three Fans With Lighting Node PRO) 43.25 CFM 120mm Fans (I have few spare fans :c)
  •  Corsair Commander pro

 

Maybe Down the road, I want to do custom water cooling but for right now my main goal is to show off what's inside the case.

One downside is how close the GPU is to the Watercooler.I'm not mistaken it doesn't affect the GPU temps that much at all.1812405600_PCsetup.jpg.4c19f4bbbabf4fcd937e2c6fa8cb2d65.jpg

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There is at least another 6" to 1' on both sides of this desk for a new case> that would be the spot to place this especially if it's the O-11 Dynamic due to the side intake.

((PIC 1)There is a ps4 to the right of the 32"Monitor. Wire management could have been better but the desk is hard to move... (PIC 2) as for the fan wires near the CPU they have been moved)

 

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6 minutes ago, The Real Deadpool said:

I currently have the Meshify C and was wondering if changing the case to a Define R6, Lian Li O11- Dynamic (probably razer edition), or something else like a Be quiet case is worth it.

At this point your current case does a good job showing off whats inside your case. I wouldnt upgrade the case till you're ready to upgrade the system as a whole. 

 

Once you do get to that point though, if you want an equivalent case to the Meshify C, Fractal Design released the Meshify S2 yesterday (The S2 is very similar to the R6 but more watercooled focused)

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The Meshify C is a fantastic case as it is, I don't see much of a reason to upgrade. The Mesify C might actually have better airflow than the Define R6; the R6 has a close-able front panel door (when closed restricts airflow by a good margin), and opening/removing the door looks really bad. I do open the door sometimes (during really intensive games, or accessing the DVD drive), but I don't like to keep it open as it looks worse than when it's closed.

 

I have a Define R6, and it is an amazing case. I love the Fractal Design cases, I probably won't buy any other brand after getting this Define R6. 

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6 hours ago, Eastman51 said:

The Meshify C is a fantastic case a

I didn't know the R6 had a big difference in temps I assumed it was only a small amount. Ty for your input!

6 hours ago, TVwazhere said:

I wouldnt upgrade the case till you're ready to upgrade the system as a whole.

Yeah, your right makes more sense to wait.  Ty for your input!

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Sorry to say this, but having a PC with all that flashing RGB and put it under the table is wasting the aesthetics and money, like you paid all the extra cost for that bling but you ditch it under the desk without being able to see/enjoy the aesthetics. ?

 

Regarding the case, I will stay with what you already have, it's a good case, and because if you are looking for a better case aesthetically, you will probably also ditch it under the desk so in my opinion it's pointless unless you put it on the desk.

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17 hours ago, The Real Deadpool said:

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Meshify C has plenty of room, even for custom loops. I wouldn't "upgrade"

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14 hours ago, _Hustler_One_ said:

Sorry to say this, but having a PC with all that flashing RGB and put it under the table is wasting the aesthetics and money, like you paid all the extra cost for that bling but you ditch it under the desk without being able to see/enjoy the aesthetics. ?

 

Regarding the case, I will stay with what you already have, it's a good case, and because if you are looking for a better case aesthetically, you will probably also ditch it under the desk so in my opinion it's pointless unless you put it on the desk.

I have plans to move it above my desk shortly but I have been busy lately and its time consuming with wire management and moving the desk isn't easy on a carpet with the length that the table is. The RGB was bought early for plans shortly down the road.

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