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SilverStone Fara B1 PC Case
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SilverStone Fara B1

Expert rating6.5 / 10

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Case Type:
Mid-Tower ATX
GPU Clearance:
330mm
Included Fans:
1x 120mm rear
Front USB-C:
No

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Manufacturer: SilverStone Last updated: 2026-09-12

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SilverStone Fara B1 (Mid-Tower ATX/Mesh Front Panel/Budget Airflow/Tempered Glass Side) Review

SilverStone's Fara B1 is one of the cheapest ATX cases people find when searching for a basic mesh mid-tower, and it delivers exactly that without any extra frills.

It only ships with a single rear fan, so budget in a couple of intake fans yourself, but the mesh front and tempered glass side give you a decent-looking base to build on for very little money.

True Budget Positioning

One included fan and no front USB-C keep the Fara B1 among the cheapest ATX cases with a glass side panel, making it a common recommendation for budget build guides.

Plan for Extra Fans

With only a rear exhaust fan included, adding one or two budget intake fans is worth the small extra cost to get proper airflow through the mesh front.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the SilverStone SG13, the SG13 is a Mini-ITX case for a completely different build size, while the Fara B1 is SilverStone's budget full-ATX option. Against the Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh, the TD500 Mesh includes three ARGB fans standard and costs more, while the Fara B1 is the bare-bones, lowest-price entry point.

Specifications

Design

Motherboard SupportATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Case TypeMid-Tower
Panel TypeMesh front panel, tempered glass side

Clearance & Cooling

GPU Clearance330 mm
CPU Cooler Clearance160 mm
Included Fans1
Radiator SupportFront 240mm, Top 240mm
Front USB-CNo

Class and layout

Case Volume38 L

Panels and materials

ColourBlack, White
Drive Bays2x 3.5-inch, 2x 2.5-inch

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating6.5 / 10

A perfectly serviceable budget case if you add your own fans, but not competitive against similarly priced cases that already include ARGB fans.

Best for

  • The tightest-budget ATX builds
  • Builders who already own spare case fans
  • Simple, no-frills builds

Not for

  • Anyone who wants fans included out of the box
  • Front USB-C requirements
  • 360mm radiator builds

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the SilverStone Fara B1 (Mid-Tower ATX/Mesh Front Panel/Budget Airflow/Tempered Glass Side)?

The SilverStone Fara B1 (Mid-Tower ATX/Mesh Front Panel/Budget Airflow/Tempered Glass Side) is a PC case from SilverStone. Key specs: Motherboard Support ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, Case Type Mid-Tower, Panel Type Mesh front panel, tempered glass side, GPU Clearance 330, CPU Cooler Clearance 160.

Will the SilverStone Fara B1 (Mid-Tower ATX/Mesh Front Panel/Budget Airflow/Tempered Glass Side) work with my current setup?

The SilverStone Fara B1 (Mid-Tower ATX/Mesh Front Panel/Budget Airflow/Tempered Glass Side) lists Motherboard Support is ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the SilverStone Fara B1 (Mid-Tower ATX/Mesh Front Panel/Budget Airflow/Tempered Glass Side) best suited to?

It suits the tightest-budget atx builds, builders who already own spare case fans, simple, no-frills builds.

What are the drawbacks of the SilverStone Fara B1 (Mid-Tower ATX/Mesh Front Panel/Budget Airflow/Tempered Glass Side)?

It is a poor fit for anyone who wants fans included out of the box, front usb-c requirements, 360mm radiator builds.

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