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be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs MSI MPG Gungnir 300R: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Base 901 and MSI MPG Gungnir 300R separate most on gpu clearance: be quiet! Dark Base 901 at 470, MSI MPG Gungnir 300R at 340, 28% in favour of be quiet! Dark Base 901. Included Fans splits them by another 25%, this time favouring MSI MPG Gungnir 300R.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | MSI |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Full-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Dark Base 901 | MPG Gungnir 300R |
| Panel Type | Tempered glass, tool-free removable | Tempered glass, panoramic front and side |
| GPU Clearance | 470 | 340-28% |
| Typical Price | 210 | 110 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 195 | 170-13% |
| Included Fans | 3-25% | 4 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 420mm, top up to 420mm | Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm |
| Front USB-C | true | true |
| Dimensions | 547 x 240 x 522mm | 466 x 227 x 468mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Base 901 | MSI MPG Gungnir 300R |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! | View on be quiet! | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
| MSI | View on MSI |
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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.
MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Excellent fan-count value for a glass showcase case, just double-check your GPU length against the tighter clearance.
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