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Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 vs be quiet! Shadow Base 800: Comparison
Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 vs be quiet! Shadow Base 800 included fans compared
Start with included fans, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 4 against be quiet! Shadow Base 800 3, 25% in favour of Asus ROG Hyperion GR701. There is a split on included fan count as well, 4 on the Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 versus 3 on the be quiet! Shadow Base 800.
Which should you buy, Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 or be quiet! Shadow Base 800?
The Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 suits high-end ROG-themed builds and E-ATX motherboards with dual 480mm radiators, though it is not built for budget builds and small desks. The be quiet! Shadow Base 800 is the one to take for home-office or bedroom builds needing low noise and 360mm AIO builds that also want dampening, though it is the wrong buy for RGB showcase builds wanting a glass front and extreme airflow builds prioritizing max CFM over silence. 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! Shadow Base 800 (8.5/10): the best quiet-focused case in be quiet!'s lineup for anyone who also wants serious radiator support, without paying flagship Dark Base Pro pricing.
What Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 and be quiet! Shadow Base 800 have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, side panel material, motherboard support, front usb-c, max motherboard size and max radiator front included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 2 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 and be quiet! Shadow Base 800 differ on gpu clearance?
Yes. GPU Clearance reads 460 mm on the Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 versus 430 mm on the be quiet! Shadow Base 800.
Is the Max Radiator Top the same on the Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 and be quiet! Shadow Base 800?
It is. Both are listed at 420 mm, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- ASUS
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- be quiet!
Motherboard Support
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Case Type
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- Full-Tower
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- Mid-Tower
Model
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- ROG Hyperion GR701
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- Shadow Base 800
Panel Type
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- Tempered glass left and right side panels
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- Tempered glass window side panel, open mesh front and top
GPU Clearance
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 460 mmBest
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- 430 mm-7%
CPU Cooler Clearance
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 190 mmBest
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- 180 mm-5%
Included Fans
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 4Best
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- 3-25%
Radiator Support
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- Front 420mm, top 420mm, rear 140mm
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- Front 420mm, top 420mm, rear 120mm
Front USB-C
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- Yes
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- Yes
Max Motherboard Size
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- E-ATX
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- E-ATX
PSU Max Length
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 240 mm
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- 305 mm
Max Radiator Front
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 420 mm
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- 420 mm
Max Radiator Top
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 420 mm
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- 420 mm
Max Radiator Rear
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 140 mm
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- 120 mm
Included Fan Count
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 4
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- 3
2.5in Bays
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 7
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- 4
3.5in Bays
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 2
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- 2
Expansion Slots
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 9
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- 7
Side Panel Material
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- Tempered Glass
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- Tempered Glass
Front USB-A Ports
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 4
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- 2
Dimensions
- Asus ROG Hyperion GR701
- 639 x 268 x 659mm (D x W x H)
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- 550 x 247 x 503mm (L x W x H, excl. stands)
Which one should you pick?
Choose Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 if you want the higher GPU clearance (460 mm vs 430 mm), the higher CPU cooler clearance (190 mm vs 180 mm) and the higher included fans (4 vs 3).
Choose be quiet! Shadow Base 800 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 | be quiet! Shadow Base 800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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! Shadow Base 800
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The best quiet-focused case in be quiet!'s lineup for anyone who also wants serious radiator support, without paying flagship Dark Base Pro pricing.