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Fractal Design Meshify C vs Lian Li A3 mATX: Comparison
Fractal Design Meshify C and Lian Li A3 mATX separate most on gpu clearance: Fractal Design Meshify C at 315, Lian Li A3 mATX at 335, 6% in favour of Lian Li A3 mATX. CPU Cooler Clearance splits them by another 4%, this time favouring Fractal Design Meshify C.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Motherboard Support | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Micro-ATX Tower |
| Panel Type | Angular mesh front, tempered glass side | Interchangeable mesh or tempered glass panels |
| GPU Clearance | 315-6% | 335 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 172 | 165-4% |
| Included Fans | 2 | 0 |
| Radiator Support | Front 240mm, Top 240mm, Rear 120mm | Front 240/280mm, Top 240mm |
| Front USB-C | false | true |
| Colour | Black, White | Black, White |
| Volume | 34 | 40 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Fractal Design Meshify C | Lian Li A3 mATX |
|---|---|---|
| Fractal Design | View on Fractal Design | |
| Lian Li | View on Lian Li |
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Verdict
Fractal Design Meshify C
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Still a solid budget-to-midrange pick if you can find it cheap, but the lack of front USB-C is a real limitation in 2026.
Lian Li A3 mATX
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely well thought-out compact case, best suited to a mATX build that still wants room for a full-size GPU and cooler.