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SilverStone FARA R1 Pro

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The R1 series of the SilverStone FARA line is the airflow option with two color choices, each with basic as well as ARGB fan-equipped PRO options. With the glass side panel and compact frame, it checks off all the boxes for a mainstream case on paper. Let's see how it fares under the review lights.

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moar of the s.o.s.s.s.....

as well as:

NO C...
No Buy....
NO excuses.....
 
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Looks like a 3-USB version of the Deep Cool Matrexx 55 Mesh case…
 
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Just another metal box. innovation has gone out of the glass panel.
 
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