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be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Montech King 95: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Montech King 95 gpu clearance compared
On gpu clearance the spread is 19%, be quiet! Dark Base 901 470 mm against Montech King 95 380 mm, so be quiet! Dark Base 901 takes it. Add included fans to that, 3 on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 versus 4 on the Montech King 95, and the pattern holds. Typical price is not the same on both, 210 USD on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 versus 100 USD on the Montech King 95. They differ on dimensions too, 547 x 240 x 522mm on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 versus 470 x 230 x 490mm on the Montech King 95.
be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Montech King 95: 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 Montech King 95 is the one to take for budget dual-chamber showcase builds and E-ATX motherboards on a budget, though it is not built for maximum fan count out of the box and airflow-first builds. 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 Montech King 95 (7.5/10): most of the King 95 Pro's dual-chamber appeal for less, if you don't need curved glass or the extra two fans.
Which is cheaper, be quiet! Dark Base 901 or Montech King 95?
Cost splits them too. Montech King 95 sits at $100, be quiet! Dark Base 901 at $210, 110% more.
Frequently asked questions
Do the be quiet! Dark Base 901 and Montech King 95 differ on cpu cooler clearance?
Yes. CPU Cooler Clearance reads 195 mm on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 versus 187 mm on the Montech King 95.
Is the Motherboard Support the same on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 and Montech King 95?
It is. Both are listed at E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- be quiet!
- Montech King 95
- Montech
Motherboard Support
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
- Montech King 95
- E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
Case Type
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Full-Tower
- Montech King 95
- Mid-Tower
Model
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Dark Base 901
- Montech King 95
- King 95
Panel Type
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Tempered glass, tool-free removable
- Montech King 95
- Flat tempered glass, dual-chamber
GPU Clearance
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 470 mmBest
- Montech King 95
- 380 mm-19%
Typical Price
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 210 USD
- Montech King 95
- 100 USD
CPU Cooler Clearance
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 195 mmBest
- Montech King 95
- 187 mm-4%
Included Fans
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 3-25%
- Montech King 95
- 4Best
Radiator Support
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Front up to 420mm, top up to 420mm
- Montech King 95
- Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm
Front USB-C
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Yes
- Montech King 95
- Yes
Dimensions
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 547 x 240 x 522mm
- Montech King 95
- 470 x 230 x 490mm
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 187 mm).
Choose Montech King 95 if you want the higher included fans (4 vs 3).
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Base 901 | Montech King 95 |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! Store | $210.00 View on be quiet! Store | |
| Montech | $100.00 View on Montech |
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.
Montech King 95
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Most of the King 95 Pro's dual-chamber appeal for less, if you don't need curved glass or the extra two fans.