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be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Montech X3 Mesh: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Base 901 and Montech X3 Mesh separate most on gpu clearance: be quiet! Dark Base 901 at 470, Montech X3 Mesh at 335, 29% in favour of be quiet! Dark Base 901. CPU Cooler Clearance splits them by another 18%, again favouring be quiet! Dark Base 901. They match on included fans and front usb-c.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | Full-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Panel Type | Tempered glass, tool-free removable | Mesh front panel, tempered glass side |
| GPU Clearance | 470 | 335-29% |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 195 | 160-18% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 420mm, top up to 420mm | Front 240mm, Top 240mm |
| Front USB-C | true | true |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Base 901 | Montech X3 Mesh |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! | View on be quiet! | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Montech | 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 X3 Mesh
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely solid budget pick if you want three ARGB fans and USB-C without spending much, but not built for large GPUs or big radiators.