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be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Deepcool CK560: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Deepcool CK560: the gpu clearance difference
The gap that matters here is gpu clearance: be quiet! Dark Base 901 470 mm against Deepcool CK560 380 mm, which puts be quiet! Dark Base 901 19% ahead. Deepcool CK560 also leads on included fans, 3 on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 versus 4 on the Deepcool CK560. They differ on case type too, Full-Tower on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 versus Mid-Tower on the Deepcool CK560. There is a split on panel type as well, Tempered glass, tool-free removable on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 versus Mesh front panel, tempered glass side, dual-chamber on the Deepcool CK560.
be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Deepcool CK560: which one fits your build
Buy the be quiet! Dark Base 901 for Quiet high-end builds and E-ATX motherboards, though it is the wrong buy for budget builds and small desks. The Deepcool CK560 is the one to take for budget dual-chamber showcase builds and dual radiator custom loop builds on a budget, though it is not built for buyers wanting premium build materials and finish and anyone chasing the widest third-party accessory ecosystem. 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 Deepcool CK560 (8/10): the best budget dual-chamber case on the market right now, undercutting premium alternatives while keeping strong airflow and radiator support.
Frequently asked questions
Do the be quiet! Dark Base 901 and Deepcool CK560 differ on cpu cooler clearance?
Yes. CPU Cooler Clearance reads 195 mm on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 versus 176 mm on the Deepcool CK560.
Is the Front USB-C the same on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 and Deepcool CK560?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Motherboard Support
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
- Deepcool CK560
- E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Case Type
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Full-Tower
- Deepcool CK560
- Mid-Tower
Panel Type
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Tempered glass, tool-free removable
- Deepcool CK560
- Mesh front panel, tempered glass side, dual-chamber
GPU Clearance
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 470 mmBest
- Deepcool CK560
- 380 mm-19%
CPU Cooler Clearance
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 195 mmBest
- Deepcool CK560
- 176 mm-10%
Included Fans
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 3-25%
- Deepcool CK560
- 4Best
Radiator Support
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Front up to 420mm, top up to 420mm
- Deepcool CK560
- Front 360mm, Top 360mm
Front USB-C
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Yes
- Deepcool CK560
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose be quiet! Dark Base 901 if you want the higher GPU clearance (470 mm vs 380 mm) and the higher CPU cooler clearance (195 mm vs 176 mm).
Choose Deepcool CK560 if you want the higher included fans (4 vs 3).
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Base 901 | Deepcool CK560 |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! Store | $210.00 View on be quiet! Store | |
| Deepcool | View on Deepcool |
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.
Deepcool CK560
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The best budget dual-chamber case on the market right now, undercutting premium alternatives while keeping strong airflow and radiator support.