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Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 vs be quiet! Light Base 900: Comparison
Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 and be quiet! Light Base 900 separate most on gpu clearance: Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 at 460 mm, be quiet! Light Base 900 at 495 mm, 7% in favour of be quiet! Light Base 900. They match on 8 other specifications, including case type, cpu cooler clearance and included fans.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | be quiet! |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | E-ATX, XL-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | Full-Tower | Full-Tower |
| Model | ROG Hyperion GR701 | Light Base 900 FX |
| Panel Type | Tempered glass left and right side panels | Tempered glass side and front |
| GPU Clearance | 460 mm-7% | 495 mm |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 190 mm | 190 mm |
| Included Fans | 4 | 4 |
| Front USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Max Motherboard Size | E-ATX | E-ATX |
| PSU Max Length | 240 mm | 225 mm |
| Max Radiator Top | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Included Fan Count | 4 | 4 |
| 2.5in Bays | 7 | 4 |
| 3.5in Bays | 2 | 1 |
| Expansion Slots | 9 | 8 |
| Side Panel Material | Tempered Glass | Tempered Glass |
| Front USB-A Ports | 4 | 2 |
| Dimensions | 639 x 268 x 659mm (D x W x H) | 532 x 327 x 465mm (L x W x H, excl. stands) |
| Source URL | https://rog.asus.com/cases/rog-hyperion-gr701-model/spec/ | https://www.bequiet.com/en/case/5290 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 | be quiet! Light Base 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Asus | View on Asus | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| be quiet! | View on be quiet! |
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Verdict
Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely flexible full-tower flagship, priced like one, for ROG builds that want the matching aesthetic.
be quiet! Light Base 900
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A great full-tower for anyone who wants Dark Base Pro-level capacity with a brighter, glass-forward look at a lower price.