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be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Cooler Master NR200P: Comparison
What is the difference between be quiet! Dark Base 901 and Cooler Master NR200P?
Gpu clearance is where these two genuinely part company, be quiet! Dark Base 901 470 mm against Cooler Master NR200P 330 mm, a 30% lead for be quiet! Dark Base 901. be quiet! Dark Base 901 also leads on included fans, 3 on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 versus 2 on the Cooler Master NR200P. Cpu cooler clearance runs the same way, 195 mm on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 versus 155 mm on the Cooler Master NR200P, another win for be quiet! Dark Base 901.
Which should you buy, be quiet! Dark Base 901 or Cooler Master NR200P?
The be quiet! Dark Base 901 suits Quiet high-end builds and E-ATX motherboards, though it is not the pick for budget builds and small desks. The Cooler Master NR200P is the one to take for first SFF build and vertical GPU mounting, though it is not built for ATX or mATX motherboards and tall air coolers over 155mm. Our rating of the be quiet! Dark Base 901 (8.5/10): nearly all of the Dark Base Pro 901 experience for less money, with genuinely quiet stock fans. Our rating of the Cooler Master NR200P (8.5/10): one of the best value SFF cases going, with the glass panel and riser cable included instead of sold separately.
be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Cooler Master NR200P price
At the last price check the Cooler Master NR200P was $110 and the be quiet! Dark Base 901 $210, a 91% premium.
Frequently asked questions
Do the be quiet! Dark Base 901 and Cooler Master NR200P differ on radiator support?
Yes. Radiator Support reads Front up to 420mm, top up to 420mm on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 versus Front up to 280mm on the Cooler Master NR200P.
Is the Front USB-C the same on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 and Cooler Master NR200P?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- be quiet!
- Cooler Master NR200P
- Cooler Master
Motherboard Support
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
- Cooler Master NR200P
- Mini-ITX
Case Type
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Full-Tower
- Cooler Master NR200P
- SFF / Mini-ITX
Model
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Dark Base 901
- Cooler Master NR200P
- NR200P
Panel Type
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Tempered glass, tool-free removable
- Cooler Master NR200P
- Tempered glass side, optional mesh panel included
GPU Clearance
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 470 mmBest
- Cooler Master NR200P
- 330 mm-30%
Typical Price
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 210 USD
- Cooler Master NR200P
- 110 USD
CPU Cooler Clearance
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 195 mmBest
- Cooler Master NR200P
- 155 mm-21%
Included Fans
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 3Best
- Cooler Master NR200P
- 2-33%
Radiator Support
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Front up to 420mm, top up to 420mm
- Cooler Master NR200P
- Front up to 280mm
Front USB-C
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Yes
- Cooler Master NR200P
- Yes
Dimensions
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 547 x 240 x 522mm
- Cooler Master NR200P
- 376 x 185 x 292mm
Which one should you pick?
Choose be quiet! Dark Base 901 if you want the higher GPU clearance (470 mm vs 330 mm), the higher CPU cooler clearance (195 mm vs 155 mm) and the higher included fans (3 vs 2).
Choose Cooler Master NR200P if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Base 901 | Cooler Master NR200P |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! Store | $210.00 View on be quiet! Store | |
| Cooler Master Store | $110.00 View on Cooler Master 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
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.
Cooler Master NR200P
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the best value SFF cases going, with the glass panel and riser cable included instead of sold separately.