Overview

The SSUPD Meshlicious launched right around the time I became interested in doing a SFF build. I didn't want a super tiny pocket-sized computer, just something with a small footprint that could still accommodate a triple-fan GPU, so the Meshlicious was a perfect fit for my needs. The design of the internal layout is good, but cable management is difficult - an unfortunate side effect of a sandwich-style SFF case like this.

I originally tried using a 280mm AIO, but the spine of the case caused routing issues with the tubes and the 280mm radiator had very tight clearances in the case, so I chose to swap to a 240mm AIO instead for easier fitment. One of these days I'll have another go at squeezing a 280 in there...

The EK Basic 240mm is a pretty good little AIO. At the time it launched, it was arguably the best value AIO on the market, coming in at ~$90 for a high quality AIO with a relatively quiet pump and good fans.

This was my first time using a SFX/SFX-L power supply, and boy are they a fun size! They make regular ATX power supplies look like a waste of space. The Fractal Ion is a very solid unit, no issues at all. I've test-fitted an ATX unit in the Meshlicious and it's basically impossible to fit the ATX unit, its cables, and an AIO at the same time because there just isn't enough space. ATX units would be best used with an air cooling solution such as a Noctua NH-L12S.

Like most builds, installing the GPU was the easiest part. I found it easiest to plug in the GPU power cable before putting the card in the case, because while I do have small hands and nimble fingers, they aren't racoon-sized hands and fingers.

I was initially concerned about the GPU exhaust cutout in the backplate causing overheating issues with my CPU and the m.2 SSD installed on the back side of the motherboard, but I haven't observed any issues with temperatures so far.

Be sure to check out my other builds!

Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i5-9600KF

CPU Cooler
EK-AIO Basic 240

Motherboard
Asus ROG STRIX Z390-I GAMING

Memory
G.Skill Trident Z RGB DDR4-3600 CL16 2x8GB

Storage
Samsung 970 Evo 500GB
Team T-Force Cardea Zero Z330 512GB

GPU
Asus TUF GAMING OC V2 RTX 3060 12GB

Case
SSUPD Meshlicious PCIe 3.0 Full Mesh

Power Supply
Fractal Design Ion SFX-L 500W 80+ Gold