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be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO: Comparison
What is the difference between be quiet! Dark Base 901 and Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO?
Radiator support is the dividing line, be quiet! Dark Base 901 Front up to 420mm, top up to 420mm against Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO Up to three 360mm radiators. They differ on panel type too, Tempered glass, tool-free removable on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 versus Tempered Glass on the Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO. There is a split on typical price as well, 210 USD on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 versus 154.99 USD on the Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO.
Which should you buy, be quiet! Dark Base 901 or Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO?
The be quiet! Dark Base 901 suits Quiet high-end builds and E-ATX motherboards, though it is the wrong buy for budget builds and small desks. Buy the Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO for E-ATX and workstation builds needing wide motherboard support. The same goes for builders wanting maximum custom loop and radiator flexibility in a single case. It is not the one for the tightest budgets, the Montech Air 903 Max or NZXT H6 Flow deliver strong airflow for considerably less. 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 Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO (9/10): the most cooling-adaptable mid-tower on the market, with triple 360mm radiator capacity and E-ATX support usually reserved for full towers.
Which is cheaper, be quiet! Dark Base 901 or Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO?
Cost splits them too. Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO sits at $155, be quiet! Dark Base 901 at $210, 35% more.
Frequently asked questions
Do the be quiet! Dark Base 901 and Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO differ on case type?
Yes. Case Type reads Full-Tower on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 versus Mid-Tower on the Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- be quiet!
- Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO
- Lian Li
Motherboard Support
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
- Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO
- E-ATX (up to 280mm wide), ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Case Type
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Full-Tower
- Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO
- Mid-Tower
Model
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Dark Base 901
- Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO
- PC-O11 Dynamic EVO
Panel Type
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Tempered glass, tool-free removable
- Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO
- Tempered Glass (panoramic)
Typical Price
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 210 USD
- Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO
- 154.99 USD
Radiator Support
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Front up to 420mm, top up to 420mm
- Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO
- Up to three 360mm radiators
Which one should you pick?
Choose be quiet! Dark Base 901 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Base 901 | Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! Store | $210.00 View on be quiet! Store | |
| Consumercarts listing | $154.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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.
Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The most cooling-adaptable mid-tower on the market, with triple 360mm radiator capacity and E-ATX support usually reserved for full towers.