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be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Montech Air 903 Max: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Base 901 and Montech Air 903 Max separate most on gpu clearance: be quiet! Dark Base 901 at 470, Montech Air 903 Max at 400, 15% in favour of be quiet! Dark Base 901.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Montech |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | ATX |
| Case Type | Full-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Dark Base 901 | Air 903 Max |
| Panel Type | Tempered glass, tool-free removable | High-airflow mesh front |
| GPU Clearance | 470 | 400-15% |
| Typical Price | 210 | 79 |
| Included Fans | 3 | Multiple pre-installed (more than Cooler Master TD500 Mesh) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Base 901 | Montech Air 903 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Montech Air 903 Max
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The clearest airflow-per-dollar win in the category, with flagship-friendly 400mm GPU clearance at around $79.