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Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 vs be quiet! Pure Base 501: Comparison
Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 and be quiet! Pure Base 501 separate most on included fans: Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 at 4, be quiet! Pure Base 501 at 2, 50% in favour of Asus ROG Hyperion GR701. GPU Clearance splits them by another 20%, again favouring Asus ROG Hyperion GR701. They match on front usb-c, max radiator rear and 3.5in bays.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | be quiet! |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | Full-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | ROG Hyperion GR701 | Pure Base 501 |
| Panel Type | Tempered glass left and right side panels | Steel side panel, solid front with sound-dampening mats |
| GPU Clearance | 460 mm | 368 mm-20% |
| Typical Price | 330 | 90 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 190 mm | 178 mm-6% |
| Included Fans | 4 | 2-50% |
| Radiator Support | Front 420mm, top 420mm, rear 140mm | Front 360mm, top 240mm, rear 140mm |
| Front USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Max Motherboard Size | E-ATX | ATX |
| PSU Max Length | 240 mm | 180 mm |
| Max Radiator Front | 420 mm | 360 mm |
| Max Radiator Top | 420 mm | 240 mm |
| Max Radiator Rear | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Included Fan Count | 4 | 2 |
| 2.5in Bays | 7 | 5 |
| 3.5in Bays | 2 | 2 |
| Expansion Slots | 9 | 7 |
| Side Panel Material | Tempered Glass | Steel |
| Front USB-A Ports | 4 | 2 |
| Dimensions | 639 x 268 x 659mm (D x W x H) | 450 x 231 x 449mm (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/5321 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 | be quiet! Pure Base 501 |
|---|---|---|
| Asus | View on Asus | |
| Newegg | View on 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! Pure Base 501
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid, unfussy silent case for people who want lower noise more than they want RGB or max airflow.