The Silverstone FARA R1 Pro wins in 7 out of 8 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Max Cooler Height (209% better).
Recommendation
Choose FARA R1 Pro if you want the best overall performance — especially max cooler height.
| Spec | Lian LiA4-H2O | SilverstoneFARA R1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | Mini ITX | ATX Mid Tower |
| Side Panel | Tempered Glass | Tempered Glass |
| Weight | 3.5 | 5.8 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Max GPU Length | 322 mm | 322 mm |
| Max Cooler Height | 55 mm | 170 mm+209% |
| Max PSU Length | 130 mm | 220 mm+69% |
| Max Radiator | ||
| 240 mm |
| 280 mm+17% |
| Motherboard Support | Mini ITX | ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX |
| Cooling | ||
| Included Fans | 0 | 4+100% |
| Storage | ||
| 2.5" Bays | 3 | 4+33% |
| 3.5" Bays | 0 | 1+100% |
| I/O | ||
| Front I/O | 1x USB-C, 1x USB-A 3.0 | 2x USB-A 3.0, Audio |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $130 | $70−46% |
| Release Date | Jan 2022 | Oct 2020 |
