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be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Corsair 6500X: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Corsair 6500X cpu cooler clearance compared
These two are close on paper, and cpu cooler clearance is the only measure that separates them at all: be quiet! Dark Base 901 195 mm against Corsair 6500X 190 mm. There is a split on panel type as well, Tempered glass, tool-free removable on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 versus Panoramic tempered glass, dual-chamber on the Corsair 6500X. Typical price is not the same on both, 210 USD on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 versus 220 USD on the Corsair 6500X. They differ on dimensions too, 547 x 240 x 522mm on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 versus 523 x 240 x 508mm on the Corsair 6500X.
be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Corsair 6500X: which one fits your build
Buy the be quiet! Dark Base 901 for Quiet high-end builds and E-ATX motherboards, though it is not the pick for budget builds and small desks. The Corsair 6500X is the one to take for high-end showcase builds and E-ATX motherboards with big radiators, though it is the wrong buy for small desks and budget builds under $150 for the case. 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 Corsair 6500X (8.5/10): Corsair's flagship showcase case right now, with the dual-chamber cable hiding and radiator room to match its size.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Gpu clearance, included fans, radiator support, motherboard support and case type read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Which is cheaper, be quiet! Dark Base 901 or Corsair 6500X?
They cost within a few percent of each other, $210 versus $220 when we last looked.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Front USB-C the same on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 and Corsair 6500X?
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!
- Corsair 6500X
- Corsair
Motherboard Support
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
- Corsair 6500X
- E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
Case Type
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Full-Tower
- Corsair 6500X
- Full-Tower
Model
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Dark Base 901
- Corsair 6500X
- 6500X
Panel Type
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Tempered glass, tool-free removable
- Corsair 6500X
- Panoramic tempered glass, dual-chamber
GPU Clearance
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 470 mm
- Corsair 6500X
- 470 mm
Typical Price
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 210 USD
- Corsair 6500X
- 220 USD
CPU Cooler Clearance
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 195 mmBest
- Corsair 6500X
- 190 mm-3%
Included Fans
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 3
- Corsair 6500X
- 3
Radiator Support
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Front up to 420mm, top up to 420mm
- Corsair 6500X
- Front up to 420mm, top up to 420mm
Front USB-C
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Yes
- Corsair 6500X
- Yes
Dimensions
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 547 x 240 x 522mm
- Corsair 6500X
- 523 x 240 x 508mm
Which one should you pick?
Choose be quiet! Dark Base 901 if you want the higher GPU clearance (470 mm vs 470 mm), the higher CPU cooler clearance (195 mm vs 190 mm) and the higher included fans (3 vs 3).
Choose Corsair 6500X if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Base 901 | Corsair 6500X |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! Store | $210.00 View on be quiet! Store | |
| Corsair Store | $220.00 View on Corsair 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.
Corsair 6500X
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Corsair's flagship showcase case right now, with the dual-chamber cable hiding and radiator room to match its size.