Silverstone FARA 511Z midi tower pc-behuizing zwart

The Silverstone FARA 511Z Midi Tower is a compact ATX-compatible PC case engineered for high airflow and effective cooling. The front panel uses a perforated mesh to enable strong, unobstructed air intake. The case ships with three pre-installed 120 mm ARGB-enabled front fans and supports additional 120 mm or 140 mm fan configurations. Internally it fits standard Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX and ATX motherboards, accommodates one 3.5" and two 2.5" drives, and accepts ATX power supplies in a tempered glass and steel enclosure finished in black.

Advantages

The perforated front mesh and included 120 mm ARGB fans provide robust cooling potential while preserving low airflow resistance. Built-in ARGB light strips on the front panel combine with the ARGB fans to deliver coordinated lighting effects. The interior layout supports large liquid cooling radiators — up to 360 mm at the front and 280 mm on the top — and a rotatable PCI bracket allows either vertical or horizontal GPU installation. Compact dimensions make the case suitable for space-conscious builds without sacrificing component compatibility.

Suitable for

• High-airflow gaming or workstation builds using ATX, Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX motherboards
• Systems requiring strong front intake cooling and ARGB lighting
• Builds that plan to use 360 mm front or 280 mm top radiators for liquid cooling
• Users who want the option to mount a graphics card vertically for display

Key specifications

• Form factor: Midi Tower
• Compatible motherboards: Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX
• Pre-installed fans: 3 × 120 mm (front), ARGB-enabled
• Fan support: 120 mm or 140 mm options
• Radiator support: up to 360 mm (front), up to 280 mm (top)
• Drive bays: 1 × 3.5", 2 × 2.5"
• Power supply: ATX (included)
• Front I/O: 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
• Materials: tempered glass, steel, plastic
• Dimensions (W×D×H): 210 × 483.2 × 422.3 mm
• Weight: 6.93 kg
• Colour: Black

How to use

Install a compatible motherboard (Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX or ATX) and secure the power supply in the PSU bay. Mount storage drives into the provided 3.5" or 2.5" brackets. Configure cooling by installing 120 mm or 140 mm fans where supported and fit a front 360 mm or top 280 mm radiator if liquid cooling is required. Connect the ARGB lighting strips and ARGB fans to a compatible RGB header or controller to synchronise lighting. Use the rotatable PCI bracket if you want to install the GPU vertically; ensure you have a compatible riser cable and that airflow is not obstructed.

Recommendations

For optimal thermals, maintain unobstructed airflow through the perforated front mesh by routing cables behind the motherboard tray and using the pre-installed front fans. When mounting a vertical GPU, verify riser cable compatibility and ensure adequate clearance for cables and cooling components.