INTRODUCTION

   Some PC towers in the market are so spacious that they are called super towers while others focus so much on looks that they are the number one choice for enthusiasts, gamers and yes, even modders. Of course, there are also PC towers that offer a large number of useful features primarily aimed towards system builders and professionals alike. Still rarely do PC towers combine all of the above and so people like myself who are after something unique are always on the lookout for anything that could fit the bill. Needless to say, things become even harder when build-quality also gets on the list. Well as it so happens the latest Meshify 2 XL Computer Case by Fractal Design seems to tick all boxes and today with me i have the TG Light Tint version.

   Fractal Design is a leading designer and manufacturer of premium PC hardware including cases, cooling, power supplies and accessories. Based in Gothenburg and with offices in the US as well as Taiwan, Fractal Design has gained a global reputation for innovative design, elegant aesthetics and solid build quality. Fractal Design products are available in over 45 countries worldwide, and are still growing.

   The Meshify 2 XL is currently available in two versions (Dark and Light tempered glass side panel - check above picture) and even though it's not quite the size of a super tower its interior space puts most full towers currently in the market to shame. To be more precise the interior of the Meshify 2 XL can accommodate up to nine drives (4x3.5" trays, 2x2.5" trays, 1x2.5" mount and 2x3.5/2.5" trays - up to 18 drives with optional mounts), eleven fans (9x140mm or 11x120mm) and/or 3 radiators (240/280/420/480mm), 185mm tall CPU coolers, 549mm long graphics cards (524mm with a front fan and 359mm with front drives) and 250mm long power supply units (over 300 with both drive cages removed). Moving to available features the Meshify 2 XL comes ready with a premium left side tempered glass panel, tool-less latching side panels, detachable air filters (front, bottom and top - top also has a magnetic air filter), 3 Dynamic X2 GP-14 LLS-bearing fans (140mm/1000RPM/68.4CFM/0.71mm-H2O/18.9dBA), Nexus+ fan hub (support for up to 9 fans), dual GPU placement (vertical and horizontal), removable drive cages, vertical drive mounts and even a USB 3.1 type-C connector. So is this the dream tower? Let's find out together.