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Corsair 3000D Airflow vs Silverstone FARA R1: Comparison
Corsair 3000D Airflow and Silverstone FARA R1 separate most on included fans: Corsair 3000D Airflow at 2, Silverstone FARA R1 at 3, 33% in favour of Silverstone FARA R1. CPU Cooler Clearance splits them by another 6%, this time favouring Corsair 3000D Airflow. They match on motherboard support and case type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Corsair | SilverStone |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, mATX, ITX | ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | 3000D Airflow | FARA R1 |
| Panel Type | Mesh front, tempered glass side | Tempered glass side, solid front |
| GPU Clearance | 350 | 340-3% |
| Typical Price | 95 | 60 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 170 | 160-6% |
| Included Fans | 2-33% | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 360mm, top up to 280mm | Front up to 360mm, top up to 240mm |
| Front USB-C | true | false |
| Dimensions | 453 x 230 x 466mm | 460 x 210 x 428mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair 3000D Airflow | Silverstone FARA R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Corsair | View on Corsair | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
| 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
Corsair 3000D Airflow
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A smart downgrade path from the 4000D Airflow when budget or desk space is tight, without losing the mesh-front airflow design.
Silverstone FARA R1
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A fine budget option if the price is the deciding factor, just don't expect premium build quality at this tier.