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be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Fractal Design North: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Base 901 and Fractal Design North separate most on included fans: be quiet! Dark Base 901 at 3, Fractal Design North at 2 (140mm), 33% in favour of be quiet! Dark Base 901. GPU Clearance splits them by another 24%, again favouring be quiet! Dark Base 901.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Fractal Design |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | ATX |
| Case Type | Full-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Dark Base 901 | North |
| Panel Type | Tempered glass, tool-free removable | FSC-certified walnut wood front with mesh backing; mesh side panel option |
| GPU Clearance | 470 | 355-24% |
| Typical Price | 210 | 149 |
| Included Fans | 3 | 2 (140mm)-33% |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 420mm, top up to 420mm | 360mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Base 901 | Fractal Design North |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Fractal Design North
9 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely furniture-like ATX case that still cools and runs quietly, limited only by a 355mm GPU ceiling that flagship cards approach.