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Fractal Design Meshify 2 vs Silverstone FARA R1: Comparison
Fractal Design Meshify 2 and Silverstone FARA R1 separate most on gpu clearance: Fractal Design Meshify 2 at 461, Silverstone FARA R1 at 340, 26% in favour of Fractal Design Meshify 2. CPU Cooler Clearance splits them by another 14%, again favouring Fractal Design Meshify 2. They match on case type and included fans.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fractal Design | SilverStone |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Meshify 2 | FARA R1 |
| Panel Type | Angular mesh front, tempered glass side | Tempered glass side, solid front |
| GPU Clearance | 461 | 340-26% |
| Typical Price | 150 | 60 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 185 | 160-14% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 420mm, top up to 360mm | Front up to 360mm, top up to 240mm |
| Front USB-C | true | false |
| Dimensions | 474 x 233 x 495mm | 460 x 210 x 428mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Fractal Design Meshify 2 | Silverstone FARA R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fractal Design | View on Fractal Design | |
| 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
Fractal Design Meshify 2
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The full-size, storage-flexible option in Fractal's mesh lineup, built for E-ATX boards and big radiators.
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.