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Corsair iCUE Link 3500X vs Silverstone FARA R1: Comparison
Corsair iCUE Link 3500X and Silverstone FARA R1 separate most on gpu clearance: Corsair iCUE Link 3500X at 370, Silverstone FARA R1 at 340, 8% in favour of Corsair iCUE Link 3500X. CPU Cooler Clearance splits them by another 6%, again favouring Corsair iCUE Link 3500X. They match on motherboard support, case type and included fans.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Corsair | SilverStone |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, mATX, ITX | ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | iCUE Link 3500X | FARA R1 |
| Panel Type | Tempered glass, dual-chamber | Tempered glass side, solid front |
| GPU Clearance | 370 | 340-8% |
| Typical Price | 170 | 60 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 170 | 160-6% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm | Front up to 360mm, top up to 240mm |
| Front USB-C | true | false |
| Dimensions | 478 x 230 x 465mm | 460 x 210 x 428mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair iCUE Link 3500X | 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 iCUE Link 3500X
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The cleanest cabling you'll get out of the box if you're buying into iCUE Link fans, with a solid mid-tower dual-chamber design underneath.
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.