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Black mid-tower PC case with mesh front panel, ARGB light bar and tempered glass side window

Silverstone Technology

Silverstone Technology FA512Z-BG PC case

SKU CH-J3AZ-D8SV4 MPN FA512Z-BG

Mesh-front ATX mid-tower with ARGB lighting, front 360 mm and top 280 mm radiator support, vertical GPU mounting and USB Type-C front I/O

  • Max graphics card length360 mm
  • Housing materialSteel / Plastic / Tempered Glass
  • Power supply mountingBottom
  • Supported motherboard sizesATX / Micro ATX / Mini ITX
  • Side panel typeWith Side Window
  • 3.5-inch internal bays2
  • High airflow from fully perforated mesh front panel
  • Vibrant ARGB lighting bar plus included front fans
  • Fits 360mm front and 280mm top radiators
  • Vertical GPU mounting via rotatable PCI slots
  • Front I/O with USB Type‑C, two USB 3.0, audio and mic

Mesh-front airflow and ARGB lighting

The Silverstone FARA 512Z is an ATX mid-tower chassis built around a fully perforated mesh front panel. An integrated ARGB light bar and included front fans provide illumination without restricting intake. It suits builders who want strong thermal performance and a visible interior through the tempered-glass side window.

Radiator support and storage capacity

The interior fits a 360 mm radiator at the front and a 280 mm unit at the top, with additional 240 mm and 120 mm options at the top and rear. Two 3.5 inch and two 2.5 inch drive bays handle a moderate storage array. Builders needing more than four internal drives or a second 360 mm top radiator will find the layout limiting.

Expansion limits and front I/O

Seven expansion slots accommodate long graphics cards up to 360 mm, and a rotatable PCI bracket enables vertical GPU mounting. CPU cooler height is capped at 162 mm and power-supply length at 190 mm. Front I/O provides one USB Type-C, two USB 3.0 ports and combined audio and microphone jacks; systems requiring additional high-speed ports or internal USB headers beyond the standard complement are not served.

How it compares

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Price $72.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 1,468 comparable items (median $100.99).
Max graphics card length 360 mm
Lower than about 70% of the 894 comparable items (median 400 mm).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSilverStone
Model nameFARA 512Z
Part numberFA512Z-BG
Product typeATX Mid Tower
Product colorBlack
Storage
3.5-inch internal bays2
2.5-inch internal bays2
Ports & slots
Expansion card slots7
Front panel ports2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB Type-C, 2 x Audio
Power
Power supply includedNo
Size & build
Max graphics card length360 mm
Housing materialSteel / Plastic / Tempered Glass
Power supply mountingBottom
Side panel typeWith Side Window
Fan mounting optionsFront - 2 × 140 mm / Front - 3 × 120 mm / Rear - 1 × 120 mm / Top - 2 × 120 mm / Top - 2 × 140 mm
Product dimensions19.02 in × 8.27 in × 16.8 in
Product weight15.06 lb (6.83 kg)
Shipping weight2.27 kg
Package size127 × 127 × 127 mm
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizesATX / Micro ATX / Mini ITX
Radiator supportFront - Up to 280 mm / Front - Up to 360 mm / Rear - Up to 120 mm / Top - Up to 240 mm / Top - Up to 280 mm
CPU cooler height limit162 mm
PSU length limit190 mm

Questions about this item

Will my 360 mm graphics card fit with a front radiator installed?

The case allows a maximum GPU length of 360 mm; a front-mounted 360 mm radiator will reduce that clearance, so measure your card and radiator combined depth before buying.

Can I mount a 280 mm radiator at the top while using a tall air cooler?

Top radiator support goes up to 280 mm, but CPU cooler height is limited to 162 mm, so a thick top radiator plus fans may conflict with larger tower coolers.

Does the front USB Type-C port work on a motherboard with only a USB 3.0 header?

The front panel provides one USB Type-C and two USB 3.0 connectors; the Type-C port requires a matching motherboard header or an adapter to function.

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