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be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Phanteks Eclipse G360A: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Base 901 and Phanteks Eclipse G360A separate most on gpu clearance: be quiet! Dark Base 901 at 470, Phanteks Eclipse G360A at 400, 15% in favour of be quiet! Dark Base 901. CPU Cooler Clearance splits them by another 3%, again favouring be quiet! Dark Base 901. They match on included fans and front usb-c.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Phanteks |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Full-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Dark Base 901 | Eclipse G360A |
| Panel Type | Tempered glass, tool-free removable | Mesh front, tempered glass side |
| GPU Clearance | 470 | 400-15% |
| Typical Price | 210 | 100 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 195 | 190-3% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | 460 x 210 x 465mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Base 901 | Phanteks Eclipse G360A |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! | View on be quiet! | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
| Phanteks | View on Phanteks |
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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.
Phanteks Eclipse G360A
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely strong budget airflow case that punches above its price with three included fans and real GPU clearance.