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Fractal Design North vs Silverstone FARA R1: Comparison
Fractal Design North and Silverstone FARA R1 separate most on included fans: Fractal Design North at 2 (140mm), Silverstone FARA R1 at 3, 33% in favour of Silverstone FARA R1. GPU Clearance splits them by another 4%, this time favouring Fractal Design North.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fractal Design | SilverStone |
| Motherboard Support | ATX | ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | North | FARA R1 |
| Panel Type | FSC-certified walnut wood front with mesh backing; mesh side panel option | Tempered glass side, solid front |
| GPU Clearance | 355 | 340-4% |
| Typical Price | 149 | 60 |
| Included Fans | 2 (140mm)-33% | 3 |
| Radiator Support | 360mm | Front up to 360mm, top up to 240mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Fractal Design North | Silverstone FARA R1 |
|---|---|---|
| SilverStone | View on SilverStone | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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 North
9 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely furniture-like ATX case that still cools and runs quietly, limited only by a 355mm GPU ceiling that flagship cards approach.
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.