Introduction
I would like to thank
XPG for supplying the review sample.
The XPG Valor series already made an appearance in form of the Valor Air variant which we previously reviewed. This time around XPG sent us their Valor Mesh variant, which utilizes the same case body and feature set that includes four 120 mm fans. As the name implies, the Valor Mesh aims to improve air flow even more by using a mesh front cover. With an MSRP even lower than that of the Valor Air, the Mesh version could be even more interesting to those wanting to build a system on a budget. It is also available in black, white or even as a special edition depicting XPGs mascot, Mera.
Specifications
XPG Valor Mesh |
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Case Type: | Mid-Tower |
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Material: | Steel, plastic, and tempered glass |
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Weight: | 5.1 kg |
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Slots: | 7+2 |
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Drive Bays: | 2x Internal 2.5/3.5" 2x Internal 2.5" |
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Motherboard Form Factors: | Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX |
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Dimensions: | 460 x 210 x 371 mm |
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Front Door/Cover: | N/A |
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Front Fans: | 3x 120 or 2x 140 mm (3x 120 mm fan pre-installed) |
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Rear Fans: | 1x 120 mm (1x 120 mm fan pre-installed) |
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Top Fans: | 2x 120/2x 140 mm (optional) |
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Bottom Fans: | N/A |
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Side Fans: | N/A |
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Front Radiator: | 360 mm / 280 mm |
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Rear Radiator: | 120 mm |
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Top Radiator: | 240 mm |
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Bottom Radiator: | N/A |
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Side Radiator: | N/A |
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I/O: | 2x USB 3.0 1x Headphone 1x Microphone |
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Fan/LED Controller: | N/A |
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Compatibility: | CPU Cooler: 166 mm GPU: 335 mm (305 mm with pre-installed fans) PSU: 160 mm - 180 mm (with HDD/SSD cage) |
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Packaging
XPG ships the Valor Mesh in a plain brown box with an image of the enclosure on front and a blow-up diagram of it on the rear. One side lists the unit's specifications, while the other leaves room for shipping labels, but also comes with a sticker for the color variant inside.
Two foam spacers keep the chassis secure during shipping. A plastic bag further protects it from scratches and fingerprints.