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Fractal Design Meshify 2 vs Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB: Comparison
Fractal Design Meshify 2 and Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB separate most on gpu clearance: Fractal Design Meshify 2 at 461, Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB at 420, 9% in favour of Fractal Design Meshify 2. CPU Cooler Clearance splits them by another 5%, again favouring Fractal Design Meshify 2. They match on case type, included fans and front usb-c.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Panel Type | Angular mesh front, tempered glass side | Mesh front panel, tempered glass side |
| GPU Clearance | 461 | 420-9% |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 185 | 175-5% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 420mm, top up to 360mm | Front 420mm, Top 360mm |
| Front USB-C | true | true |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Fractal Design Meshify 2 | Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB |
|---|---|---|
| Fractal Design | View on Fractal Design | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Thermaltake | View on Thermaltake |
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Verdict
Fractal Design Meshify 2
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The full-size, storage-flexible option in Fractal's mesh lineup, built for E-ATX boards and big radiators.
Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB
8 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the best mid-towers for 420mm radiator support and flagship-length GPUs without stepping up to a full-tower case.