Silverstone Fara R1

Silverstone’s Fara R1 offers up an ATX chassis with modern, uplifting looks. It’s a good beginner’s chassis. Just don’t pack it full of high-heat hardware, as the front panel isn’t as friendly to airflow as you might expect.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Silverstone Fara R1 1

Product details

  • Fully meshed front panel provides large surface area for air intake
  • V2 increases space for high end graphics cards up to 340mm long with front fan installed or 365mm without
  • Two USB 3.0 ports and one USB 2.0 port integrated with single audio jack provide great flexibility for various mobile audio accessories
  • Removable filters on top and bottom make cleaning out dust a breeze

PROS

+ Attractive, Understated Looks
+ Thoughtful interior
+ Flexible & Easy to use
+ Three front USB ports
+ Fits Large PSUs

CONS

- Front mesh is too restrictive
- Very tight cable management space
- Unrefined around the edges
- No RGB (a pro, for some)

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on June 25, 2020
Silverstone’s Fara R1 offers up an ATX chassis with modern, uplifting looks. It’s a good beginner’s chassis. Just don’t pack it full of high-heat hardware, as the front panel isn’t as friendly to airflow as you might expect.
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