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Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 vs be quiet! Light Base 900: Comparison
Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 vs be quiet! Light Base 900 gpu clearance compared
On gpu clearance the spread is 7%, Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 460 mm against be quiet! Light Base 900 495 mm, so be quiet! Light Base 900 takes it. They differ on front usb-a ports too, 4 on the Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 versus 2 on the be quiet! Light Base 900. There is a split on dimensions as well, 639 x 268 x 659mm on the Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 versus 532 x 327 x 465mm on the be quiet! Light Base 900.
Which should you buy, Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 or be quiet! Light Base 900?
Buy the Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 for high-end ROG-themed builds and E-ATX motherboards with dual 480mm radiators, though it is not the pick for budget builds and small desks. The be quiet! Light Base 900 is the one to take for E-ATX workstation or high-end gaming builds and 420mm custom loop or large AIO setups, though it is the wrong buy for small desks or limited under-desk space and anyone prioritizing silence over looks. Our rating of the Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 (8.5/10): A genuinely flexible full-tower flagship, priced like one, for ROG builds that want the matching aesthetic. Our rating of the be quiet! Light Base 900 (8.5/10): A great full-tower for anyone who wants Dark Base Pro-level capacity with a brighter, glass-forward look at a lower price.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Cpu cooler clearance, included fans, side panel material, case type and front usb-c read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 3 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 and be quiet! Light Base 900 differ on motherboard support?
Yes. Motherboard Support reads E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX on the Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 versus E-ATX, XL-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX on the be quiet! Light Base 900.
Is the Max Motherboard Size the same on the Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 and be quiet! Light Base 900?
It is. Both are listed at E-ATX, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- ASUS
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- be quiet!
Motherboard Support
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- E-ATX, XL-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Case Type
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- Full-Tower
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- Full-Tower
Model
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- ROG Hyperion GR701
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- Light Base 900 FX
Panel Type
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- Tempered glass left and right side panels
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- Tempered glass side and front
GPU Clearance
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 460 mm-7%
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 495 mmBest
CPU Cooler Clearance
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 190 mm
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 190 mm
Included Fans
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 4
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 4
Front USB-C
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- Yes
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- Yes
Max Motherboard Size
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- E-ATX
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- E-ATX
PSU Max Length
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 240 mm
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 225 mm
Max Radiator Top
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 420 mm
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 420 mm
Included Fan Count
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 4
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 4
2.5in Bays
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 7
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 4
3.5in Bays
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 2
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 1
Expansion Slots
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 9
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 8
Side Panel Material
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- Tempered Glass
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- Tempered Glass
Front USB-A Ports
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 4
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 2
Dimensions
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 639 x 268 x 659mm (D x W x H)
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 532 x 327 x 465mm (L x W x H, excl. stands)
Which one should you pick?
Choose Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 if you want the higher CPU cooler clearance (190 mm vs 190 mm) and the higher included fans (4 vs 4).
Choose be quiet! Light Base 900 if you want the higher GPU clearance (495 mm vs 460 mm).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 | be quiet! Light Base 900 |
|---|---|---|
| ASUS Store | $330.00 View on ASUS Store | |
| be quiet! Store | View on be quiet! Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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.