The Fractal Design Meshify 3 wins in 5 out of 8 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is 3.5" Bays (200% better).
FARA R1 Pro wins in 2 specs (MSRP: 50% better).
Recommendation
Choose Meshify 3 if you want the best overall performance — especially 3.5" bays.
Choose FARA R1 Pro if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | Fractal DesignMeshify 3 | SilverstoneFARA R1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | ATX Mid Tower | ATX Mid Tower |
| Side Panel | Tempered Glass | Tempered Glass |
| Weight | 10.5 | 5.8 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Max GPU Length | 440 mm+37% | 322 mm |
| Max Cooler Height | 185 mm+9% | 170 mm |
| Max PSU Length | 250 mm+14% | 220 mm |
| Max Radiator | 420 mm+50% | 280 mm |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX | ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX |
| Cooling | ||
| Included Fans | 3 | 4+33% |
| Storage | ||
| 2.5" Bays | 4 | 4 |
| 3.5" Bays | 3+200% | 1 |
| I/O | ||
| Front I/O | 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.0, Audio | 2x USB-A 3.0, Audio |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $140 | $70−50% |
| Release Date | Mar 2025 | Oct 2020 |
