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be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs be quiet! Light Base 900: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Base 901 and be quiet! Light Base 900 separate most on included fans: be quiet! Dark Base 901 at 3, be quiet! Light Base 900 at 4, 25% in favour of be quiet! Light Base 900.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | be quiet! |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | E-ATX, XL-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | Full-Tower | Full-Tower |
| Model | Dark Base 901 | Light Base 900 FX |
| Panel Type | Tempered glass, tool-free removable | Tempered glass side and front |
| GPU Clearance | 470-5% | 495 mm |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 195 | 190 mm-3% |
| Included Fans | 3-25% | 4 |
| Front USB-C | true | Yes |
| Dimensions | 547 x 240 x 522mm | 532 x 327 x 465mm (L x W x H, excl. stands) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Base 901 | be quiet! Light Base 900 |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! | View on be quiet! | View on be quiet! |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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Verdict
be quiet! Dark Base 901
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Nearly all of the Dark Base Pro 901 experience for less money, with genuinely quiet stock fans.
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.