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be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Corsair iCUE Link 3500X: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Base 901 and Corsair iCUE Link 3500X separate most on gpu clearance: be quiet! Dark Base 901 at 470, Corsair iCUE Link 3500X at 370, 21% in favour of be quiet! Dark Base 901. CPU Cooler Clearance splits them by another 13%, again favouring be quiet! Dark Base 901. They match on included fans and front usb-c.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Corsair |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Full-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Dark Base 901 | iCUE Link 3500X |
| Panel Type | Tempered glass, tool-free removable | Tempered glass, dual-chamber |
| GPU Clearance | 470 | 370-21% |
| Typical Price | 210 | 170 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 195 | 170-13% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 420mm, top up to 420mm | Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm |
| Front USB-C | true | true |
| Dimensions | 547 x 240 x 522mm | 478 x 230 x 465mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Base 901 | Corsair iCUE Link 3500X |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! | View on be quiet! | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
| Corsair | View on Corsair |
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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.
Corsair iCUE Link 3500X
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The cleanest cabling you'll get out of the box if you're buying into iCUE Link fans, with a solid mid-tower dual-chamber design underneath.