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be quiet! Light Base 900 vs Cooler Master NR200P: Comparison
be quiet! Light Base 900 vs Cooler Master NR200P included fans compared
On included fans the spread is 50%, be quiet! Light Base 900 4 against Cooler Master NR200P 2, so be quiet! Light Base 900 takes it. Gpu clearance runs the same way, 495 mm on the be quiet! Light Base 900 versus 330 mm on the Cooler Master NR200P, another win for be quiet! Light Base 900. be quiet! Light Base 900 also leads on cpu cooler clearance, 190 mm on the be quiet! Light Base 900 versus 155 mm on the Cooler Master NR200P. Dimensions is not the same on both, 532 x 327 x 465mm on the be quiet! Light Base 900 versus 376 x 185 x 292mm on the Cooler Master NR200P.
be quiet! Light Base 900 vs Cooler Master NR200P: which one fits your build
The be quiet! Light Base 900 suits E-ATX workstation or high-end gaming builds and 420mm custom loop or large AIO setups, though it is the wrong buy for small desks or limited under-desk space and anyone prioritizing silence over looks. Buy the Cooler Master NR200P for first SFF build and vertical GPU mounting, though it is not built for ATX or mATX motherboards and tall air coolers over 155mm. Our rating of the be quiet! Light Base 900 (8.5/10): A great full-tower for anyone who wants Dark Base Pro-level capacity with a brighter, glass-forward look at a lower price. Our rating of the Cooler Master NR200P (8.5/10): one of the best value SFF cases going, with the glass panel and riser cable included instead of sold separately.
Frequently asked questions
Do the be quiet! Light Base 900 and Cooler Master NR200P differ on motherboard support?
Yes. Motherboard Support reads E-ATX, XL-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX on the be quiet! Light Base 900 versus Mini-ITX on the Cooler Master NR200P.
Is the Front USB-C the same on the be quiet! Light Base 900 and Cooler Master NR200P?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- be quiet!
- Cooler Master NR200P
- Cooler Master
Motherboard Support
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- E-ATX, XL-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- Cooler Master NR200P
- Mini-ITX
Case Type
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- Full-Tower
- Cooler Master NR200P
- SFF / Mini-ITX
Model
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- Light Base 900 FX
- Cooler Master NR200P
- NR200P
Panel Type
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- Tempered glass side and front
- Cooler Master NR200P
- Tempered glass side, optional mesh panel included
GPU Clearance
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 495 mmBest
- Cooler Master NR200P
- 330 mm-33%
CPU Cooler Clearance
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 190 mmBest
- Cooler Master NR200P
- 155 mm-18%
Included Fans
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 4Best
- Cooler Master NR200P
- 2-50%
Front USB-C
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- Yes
- Cooler Master NR200P
- Yes
Dimensions
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 532 x 327 x 465mm (L x W x H, excl. stands)
- Cooler Master NR200P
- 376 x 185 x 292mm
Which one should you pick?
Choose be quiet! Light Base 900 if you want the higher GPU clearance (495 mm vs 330 mm), the higher CPU cooler clearance (190 mm vs 155 mm) and the higher included fans (4 vs 2).
Choose Cooler Master NR200P if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Light Base 900 | Cooler Master NR200P |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! Store | View on be quiet! Store | |
| Cooler Master Store | $110.00 View on Cooler Master Store |
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! Light Base 900
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A great full-tower for anyone who wants Dark Base Pro-level capacity with a brighter, glass-forward look at a lower price.
Cooler Master NR200P
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the best value SFF cases going, with the glass panel and riser cable included instead of sold separately.