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be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Phanteks NV7: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Phanteks NV7: the gpu clearance difference
Start with gpu clearance, because it is the widest measured gap between them: be quiet! Dark Base 901 470 mm against Phanteks NV7 555 mm, 15% in favour of Phanteks NV7. Typical price is not the same on both, 210 USD on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 versus 270 USD on the Phanteks NV7. There is a split on dimensions as well, 547 x 240 x 522mm on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 versus 620 x 273 x 615mm on the Phanteks NV7.
be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Phanteks NV7: which one fits your build
The be quiet! Dark Base 901 is the one to take for Quiet high-end builds and E-ATX motherboards, though it is the wrong buy for budget builds and small desks. Buy the Phanteks NV7 for custom water-cooling loops and Dual-480mm radiator builds, though it is not the pick for small or medium desks and budget 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 Phanteks NV7 (8.5/10): the go-to case for extreme custom-loop builds, as long as you have the desk space and budget to match.
be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Phanteks NV7 price
At the last price check the be quiet! Dark Base 901 was $210 and the Phanteks NV7 $270, a 29% premium.
What be quiet! Dark Base 901 and Phanteks NV7 have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: included fans, motherboard support, case type and front usb-c are identical here.
Frequently asked questions
Do the be quiet! Dark Base 901 and Phanteks NV7 differ on cpu cooler clearance?
Yes. CPU Cooler Clearance reads 195 mm on the be quiet! Dark Base 901 versus 190 mm on the Phanteks NV7.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- be quiet!
- Phanteks NV7
- Phanteks
Motherboard Support
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
- Phanteks NV7
- E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
Case Type
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Full-Tower
- Phanteks NV7
- Full-Tower
Model
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Dark Base 901
- Phanteks NV7
- NV7
Panel Type
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Tempered glass, tool-free removable
- Phanteks NV7
- Frameless tempered glass
GPU Clearance
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 470 mm-15%
- Phanteks NV7
- 555 mmBest
Typical Price
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 210 USD
- Phanteks NV7
- 270 USD
CPU Cooler Clearance
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 195 mmBest
- Phanteks NV7
- 190 mm-3%
Included Fans
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 3
- Phanteks NV7
- 3
Radiator Support
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Front up to 420mm, top up to 420mm
- Phanteks NV7
- Front up to 480mm, top up to 480mm
Front USB-C
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- Yes
- Phanteks NV7
- Yes
Dimensions
- be quiet! Dark Base 901
- 547 x 240 x 522mm
- Phanteks NV7
- 620 x 273 x 615mm
Which one should you pick?
Choose be quiet! Dark Base 901 if you want the higher CPU cooler clearance (195 mm vs 190 mm) and the higher included fans (3 vs 3).
Choose Phanteks NV7 if you want the higher GPU clearance (555 mm vs 470 mm).
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Base 901 | Phanteks NV7 |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! Store | $210.00 View on be quiet! Store | |
| Phanteks | $270.00 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.