BitFenix Enso Mesh Case Review – The King of Budget Cases?

1. Introduction2. BitFenix Enso Mesh: Exterior3. BitFenix Enso Mesh: Interior4. System installation5. Testing: Thermal/Acoustic6. Closing Thoughts7. View All Pages

We admire BitFenix for their attempt to use a combination of high quality materials, tempered glass and RGB lighting at this price point. By no means is the Enso Mesh a poor case to build a system into, but it does, however, have some annoying issues.

The lack of a few extra cable management cut-outs and the poorly designed layout of the power supply mounting, which conflicted with the 3.5″ drive bays, proved to be the main issues, letting down an otherwise solidly built case. Both of these issues could have easily been avoided.

It would have also been of huge benefit for BitFenix to have added the option to mount an All-In-One cooler or radiator in the top of the case. With such a little impact this would have had on manufacturing costs, while adding just a few extra millimetres to the total height of the chassis, it seems very strange that they overlooked this.

It's not all doom and gloom though. An experienced system builder will find solutions to these problems and will come to realise that the end product looks tidy and rather pleasing. The sleek looking exterior design complemented by the tempered glass panel and integrated RGB lighting will appeal to many. If you can look past the design flaws and the mis-matching shades of white, you probably won’t be disappointed with this case at its current price.

The case does have some really good features which shouldn't be overlooked. The mesh front panel has helped the case do a much better job of cooling compared to the original Enso. There is a good deal of space in the front for up to 360mm radiators – not something you always come across in cases of this price range. The full cover power supply shroud does a great job of hiding untidy looking cables, while giving a clean look through the tempered glass panel.

Overall, the BitFenix Enso Mesh is pleasing to the eye with a minimalist design, and mildly tinted tempered glass side panel. It ticks all the boxes for looks and has RGB lighting integrated into the front panel, which will please many users. With a few design changes, it would come well recommended, but as it is, it is still worth considering due to the tidy overall look and good airflow.

You can purchase the BitFenix Enso Mesh for £84.95 from Overclockers UK HERE

Pros:

• Attractive and clean minimalist look.
• Integrated RGB lighting.
• Sturdy build quality.
• Removable dust filters.

Cons:

• Extra cable management cut-outs needed.
• Tight space for power supply installation.
• Contrasting shade of white panels.
• Fans not identical.

KitGuru says: A very aesthetically pleasing case but let down by simple design issues. Still a worthy contender in a budget system build.

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