The SilverStone FARA 512Z is a solid chassis, that checks off all the usual boxes for a mainstream case. With its good structural quality, it comes with a mesh front for better air flow, ARGB fans, and a built-in ARGB element. On top of that, it can hold all the usual mix of components, including long GPUs and up to a 280 mm AIO in the ceiling - even though it is a rather compact chassis. Lastly, it rounds things up with a PCB that comes equipped with ARGB as well as PWM headers. All those are aspects we see from mainstream cases that sell around the magical $100 mark.

With that in mind, the SilverStone FARA 512Z is a good chassis, but it just doesn't managed to provide the bang of the buck "feeling" we have seen from alternatives out there. On the upside, the multi-purpose cable cover, rotatable expansion slots or the complete, uncompromising set of I/O does set the FARA 512Z apart from the competition. Even the ability to install a 4-slot GPU vertically is certainly no small feat. But on the other hand, the chassis falls short with a basic mesh filter on the bottom, lack of a fourth preinstalled fan and missing grommets. If you really enjoy the case design and the unique features are exactly what you are looking for, then the FARA 512Z is recommendable. However, keep in mind, if those things don't tickle your fancy, then pitching it will be hard sell.

EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of this conclusion was based on an incorrect, higher retail price. The conclusion has been edited to reflect our thoughts on the correct. lower price tag.