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Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack vs SilverStone Fara B1: Comparison
Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack vs SilverStone Fara B1 gpu clearance compared
The gap that matters here is gpu clearance: Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack 370 mm against SilverStone Fara B1 330 mm, which puts Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack 11% ahead. There is a split on front usb-c as well, Yes on the Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack versus No on the SilverStone Fara B1.
Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack vs SilverStone Fara B1: which one fits your build
The Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack suits builders who like to change their case's look over time and standard ATX gaming builds wanting some visual customization, though it is not the pick for budget builds where extra panels aren't in the budget and anyone who wants a complete look out of the box. It is equally the pick for anyone who wants to try a mesh and glass mix-and-match look. Buy the SilverStone Fara B1 for the tightest-budget ATX builds and builders who already own spare case fans, though it is the wrong buy for anyone who wants fans included out of the box and front USB-C requirements. Our rating of the Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack (7.5/10): A fun, genuinely modular case if you want to change its look over time, though the base kit alone is a fairly plain mid-tower. Our rating of the SilverStone Fara B1 (6.5/10): A perfectly serviceable budget case if you add your own fans, but not competitive against similarly priced cases that already include ARGB fans.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: included fans, motherboard support, case type and colour are identical here.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack and SilverStone Fara B1 differ on cpu cooler clearance?
Yes. CPU Cooler Clearance reads 165 mm on the Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack versus 160 mm on the SilverStone Fara B1.
Specs and benchmarks
Motherboard Support
- Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack
- ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- SilverStone Fara B1
- ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Case Type
- Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack
- Mid-Tower
- SilverStone Fara B1
- Mid-Tower
Panel Type
- Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack
- Modular mesh or tempered glass flat-pack panels
- SilverStone Fara B1
- Mesh front panel, tempered glass side
GPU Clearance
- Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack
- 370 mmBest
- SilverStone Fara B1
- 330 mm-11%
CPU Cooler Clearance
- Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack
- 165 mmBest
- SilverStone Fara B1
- 160 mm-3%
Included Fans
- Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack
- 1
- SilverStone Fara B1
- 1
Radiator Support
- Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack
- Front 360mm, Top 280mm
- SilverStone Fara B1
- Front 240mm, Top 240mm
Case Volume
- Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack
- 44 L
- SilverStone Fara B1
- 38 L
Front USB-C
- Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack
- Yes
- SilverStone Fara B1
- No
Colour
- Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack
- Black, White
- SilverStone Fara B1
- Black, White
Which one should you pick?
Choose Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack if you want the higher GPU clearance (370 mm vs 330 mm), the higher CPU cooler clearance (165 mm vs 160 mm) and the higher included fans (1 vs 1).
Choose SilverStone Fara B1 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack | SilverStone Fara B1 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooler Master Store | View on Cooler Master Store | |
| SilverStone | View on SilverStone |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A fun, genuinely modular case if you want to change its look over time, though the base kit alone is a fairly plain mid-tower.
SilverStone Fara B1
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A perfectly serviceable budget case if you add your own fans, but not competitive against similarly priced cases that already include ARGB fans.