The Fractal Design Meshify 3 wins in 4 out of 8 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is 3.5" Bays (50% better).
Pure Base 500DX wins in 3 specs (MSRP: 29% better).
Recommendation
Choose Meshify 3 if you want the best overall performance — especially 3.5" bays.
Choose Pure Base 500DX if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | be quiet!Pure Base 500DX | Fractal DesignMeshify 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | ATX Mid Tower | ATX Mid Tower |
| Side Panel | Tempered Glass | Tempered Glass |
| Weight | 8.5 | 10.5 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Max GPU Length | 369 mm | 440 mm+19% |
| Max Cooler Height | 190 mm+3% | 185 mm |
| Max PSU Length | 220 mm | 250 mm+14% |
| Max Radiator | 360 mm | 420 mm+17% |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX | ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX |
| Cooling | ||
| Included Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Storage | ||
| 2.5" Bays | 5+25% | 4 |
| 3.5" Bays | 2 | 3+50% |
| I/O | ||
| Front I/O | 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.0, Audio | 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.0, Audio |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $100−29% | $140 |
| Release Date | Feb 2020 | Mar 2025 |
