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be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Phanteks NV7: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Base 901 and Phanteks NV7 separate most on gpu clearance: be quiet! Dark Base 901 at 470, Phanteks NV7 at 555, 15% in favour of Phanteks NV7. CPU Cooler Clearance splits them by another 3%, this time favouring be quiet! Dark Base 901. They match on 4 other specifications, including motherboard support, case type and included fans.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Phanteks |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Full-Tower | Full-Tower |
| Model | Dark Base 901 | NV7 |
| Panel Type | Tempered glass, tool-free removable | Frameless tempered glass |
| GPU Clearance | 470-15% | 555 |
| Typical Price | 210 | 270 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 195 | 190-3% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 420mm, top up to 420mm | Front up to 480mm, top up to 480mm |
| Front USB-C | true | true |
| Dimensions | 547 x 240 x 522mm | 620 x 273 x 615mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Base 901 | Phanteks NV7 |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! | View on be quiet! | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
| Phanteks | View on Phanteks |
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.
Phanteks NV7
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The go-to case for extreme custom-loop builds, as long as you have the desk space and budget to match.