Silverstone FARA H1M - Case review and gaming PC build

[@weirdsistalokks]

Great camera angels, really easy to see, love the over head whilst you build. Australia post 😢 what can I say, they charge so much and give so little.

[@localtechexperts]

It did the round trip a couple times.

[@LobotimirMerkanski]

How do you mount SSDs? Why don't they put the cutouts behind SSDs, next tot he SSDs?

[@localtechexperts]

Honestly I put 2.5 SSDs on top of the removable HDD mount.. There are little clips.. Just find that easier as I usually put in a 3.5 as well and cable management is just easier that way.

[@Oozaru85]

Because there is no room. Honestly, the SSD mounts in the front only work when you have a smaller, more narrow micro atx motherboard. Then you can use the huge cutout behind the motherboard to lead your cables through, since smaller boards don't cover it completely.

[@weirdsistalokks]

Do you post all over Australia or just WA ?

[@localtechexperts]

Just W.A for the time being.

[@aarushthapa529]

How to do the fans installation (the method where you can control RBG with motherboard software)?

[@localtechexperts]

The fan colors on this one are fixed.. Cant change them

[@JjKk-h5f]

How do u change the led colour. The button only fits in the case.

[@localtechexperts]

The fan colours are fixed on this one.. No ability to change.

[@jn6608]

There seems to be no way to mount ssd's. Their location interferes with the cable cutouts. Also is the side panel tinted or clear?

[@localtechexperts]

Not tinted.. And yeah The SSD mounts do cover the holes.. Though you can mount a single SSD ontop of the 3.5' Bay at the bottom. I usually do it that way so I dont have to run extra cables check the 10:00 mark you can see how to do that.

[@Oozaru85]

That depends on your motherboard size. I have a very narrow m-atx motherboard, so I can use the huge cutout behind the motherboard to lead the cables through, since its not covered completely by my board. With a wider motherboard it can become tricky, yes.

[@localtechexperts]

Yeah those slimmer MATX boards would fit better for that.

[@GamingPCBuildercom]

Is the drive cage removeable?

[@localtechexperts]

Yes it is.. From the bottom with a couple PSU screws I believe

[@LobotimirMerkanski]

Honest question, how the hell are SSDs supposed to be mounted if that's where the cables must pass through?

[@localtechexperts]

Yeah not the best mounting solution for multiple 2.5" SSDs.. I just used one mounted on the 3.5" tray in the bottom.

[@Oozaru85]

Smaller motherboard. This mountuing solution is rather optional, I'd say. If you have a smaller micro-atx or itx motherboard, it works, since the cutout behind the motherboard can be used to lead cables through.

[@localtechexperts]

Yeah with small length MATX boards it would make more sense.

[@Oozaru85]

This is a nice looking small case. Unfortunately I don't think it's worth it's current price (€70). You can get much better cases for less. Like the ones from Tecware. I got this Fara H1M in white when it was on sale for €42. Thats a more realistic price for it, imo.

[@localtechexperts]

Yeah I think you are right.. There are better cases in the same price range , Like the Jonsbo ones.... We don't have Tecware here.. Is that a brand of case is it?

[@Oozaru85]

Yeah, Tecware is an english brand I believe. Tecware UK. They have lots of nice designs, and are very affordable. Jonsbo also has good cases, true. Sadly most manufacturers only sell certain models where I live. Even tho they offer a much broader range of designs in general. Not sure why that is.@@localtechexperts

[@localtechexperts]

Yeah wish we had more options down here as well

[@LobotimirMerkanski]

The mic recording was not stereo. I thought something was wrong with my headphones, until you stopped talking and started building and music kicked in.

[@localtechexperts]

Ohh I havnt listened to this one in headphones. I am pretty new to this so I think have gotten a bit better in later videos

[@Oozaru85]

Yeah, even on regular speakers it's mono.@@localtechexperts

[@localtechexperts]

@@Oozaru85 Yeah realized that.. Fixed up in subsequent videos.

[@LobotimirMerkanski]

What is that cutout for, in the front above the dust filter, where an optical drive would go? I mean how do you even install an optical with that mesh front or how would dust not go in? 🤦‍♂Weird design choice.

[@localtechexperts]

Yeah not sure.. Its too small for an optical and the plastic face plate covers it over anyway.. Only thing I can think is for running cables but even then is a bit weird.

[@mistermastermind528]

My suspicion, the base of this case is from the Silverstone PS15 which has the front io cables attached to the front panel. Those cables would go through that cutout.

[@localtechexperts]

Yeah I had a suspicion something like that.. Alot of places reuse designs and its cheaper just to make in batches.