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Black ATX mid-tower with mesh front panel, tempered glass side, three ARGB fans visible

Silverstone

Silverstone SST-FA511Z-BG FARA 511Z ATX PC Case Black

SKU CH-A201-VN6WX MPN SST-FA511Z-BG

ATX chassis with mesh front panel, three included 120mm ARGB fans and support for 360mm front radiators

  • Max graphics card lengthLength : 360 mm Width : 169 mm
  • Housing materialSteel / Plastic / Tempered Glass
  • Supported motherboard sizesATX (12 in x 11 in), Micro-ATX (9.6 in x 9.6 in), Mini-ITX (
  • 3.5-inch internal bays3.5 in / 2.5 in x 1
  • 2.5-inch internal bays2
  • Expansion card slots7
  • Mesh front panel and three included ARGB fans deliver high airflow for cooler components
  • Supports radiators up to 360 mm at the front for extensive liquid-cooling builds
  • Fits graphics cards up to 360 mm long and CPU coolers up to 162 mm tall
  • Front I/O provides two USB 3.0 ports and dual audio jacks for easy peripheral access
  • Steel, plastic and tempered-glass construction houses ATX, Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX boards in 42.85 litres

FARA 511Z ATX chassis

The Silverstone FARA 511Z is a mid-tower case built for ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards. Its mesh front panel and three pre-installed 120 mm ARGB fans target builders who want strong airflow and visible lighting without extra purchases. Seven expansion slots give room for full-length graphics cards and additional add-in cards. The tempered glass side panel shows the interior while the steel and plastic structure keeps weight at 6.93 kg.

Storage capacity and cooling headroom

One combined 3.5" or 2.5" bay plus two dedicated 2.5" bays cover a boot drive and a couple of SSDs; builders with larger mechanical arrays will need a different chassis. The front accepts radiators up to 360 mm, the top up to 280 mm and the rear a 120 mm unit, so custom loops and large AIOs fit comfortably. A 162 mm CPU cooler limit handles most tower coolers, while the 360 mm GPU length and 169 mm width clearance accommodate current flagship graphics cards.

Build quality and daily connectivity

Steel, plastic and tempered glass construction feels solid for the 42.85 litre volume. The front I/O provides two USB 3.0 ports and separate audio and microphone jacks for headsets. The drive cage can be moved forward or backward, shifting maximum power supply length between 190 mm and 160 mm to suit cable routing preferences. Vertical GPU mounting is supported for showcase builds, though the required riser cable is not included.

How it compares

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Price $94.99
Typical for this category: the median of 1,468 items is $100.99.
Max graphics card length Length : 360 mm Width : 169 mm
Lower than about 70% of the 894 comparable items (median 400 mm).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSilverStone
Model nameSST-FA511Z-BG
Product colorBlack
Storage
3.5-inch internal bays3.5 in / 2.5 in x 1
2.5-inch internal bays2
Ports & slots
Expansion card slots7
Front panel ports2 x USB 3.0, 2 x Audio
Size & build
Max graphics card lengthLength : 360 mm
Width : 169 mm
Housing materialSteel / Plastic / Tempered Glass
Fan mounting optionsFront: 120 mm x 3 / 140 mm x 2 (120 mm x 3 ARGB fan included)
Rear: 120 mm x 1
Top: 120 mm x 2 / 140 mm x 2
Product dimensions19.02 in (H) × 8.27 in (W) x16.63 in (D), 42.85 liters
Product weight6.93 kg
Shipping weight3.14 kg
Package size483 × 422 × 210 mm
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizesATX (12 in x 11 in), Micro-ATX (9.6 in x 9.6 in), Mini-ITX (6.7 in x 6.7 in)
Radiator supportFront: 120 mm / 140 mm / 240 mm / 280 mm / 360 mm
Rear: 120 mm
Top: 120 mm / 140 mm / 240 mm / 280 mm
CPU cooler height limit162 mm
PSU length limit190 mm (Drive cage installed at the front position)
160 mm (Drive cage installed at the rear position)

Questions about this item

Will my existing ATX 12 x 11 motherboard fit inside the 511Z without changing the drive cage?

The chassis accepts ATX 12 x 11, Micro-ATX 9.6 x 9.6 and Mini-ITX 6.7 x 6.7 boards. With the cage in the front position you still have 190 mm PSU clearance; moving it rearward drops that to 160 mm.

How do I confirm the three included 120 mm ARGB fans are spinning and lit after I build?

Connect the fan headers to the motherboard or supplied hub, then check the BIOS fan-speed readout and your ARGB software for colour control. The mesh front makes blade movement easy to see.

What drive brackets come in the box and what must I add for extra SSDs?

One combined 3.5 or 2.5 inch tray and two dedicated 2.5 inch mounts are included. For more than three total drives you need additional 2.5 inch brackets or a separate drive cage.

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