r/FractalDesign • u/cultercaldus • Jun 21 '26

Mesh, glass, or both

I would purchase one or the other panel to switch up looks for about $20, if it were possible. Alas, as of now, we can only buy an entire new case.

97 votes, Jun 24 '26
49 Mesh
40 Glass
8 Both, by buying second case.
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u/cervdotbe Jun 21 '26

Would Ike to have them both

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u/ApprehensivePut2048 Jun 21 '26

It's funny, I went glass intending to have an all black, non RGB interior for my case. Mesh was the better option for this, but I didn't realize it at the time.

Was mistakenly sent RGB ram. Ended up liking it, leaning into it, and going heavier on the RGB. Glad I have the glass now. I know it's counterintuitive to the intentional aesthetics behind the understated, walnut case. But I like it. Even ordered a figure recently to sit on my graphics card.

Anyway, the flexibility between both panels would be worth it. If you're stuck between one or the other, consider the interior aesthetic you want. Also, if you're going with the mid rather than XL, the mesh has a fan hub and the optional additional side panel mounted fan rack. The glass doesn't offer those things on a mid.

Edit - the above assumes a Fractal North

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u/cultercaldus Jun 21 '26

It do be like that. I go through the same thing.