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be quiet! Light Base 900 vs Corsair 6500X: Comparison
be quiet! Light Base 900 vs Corsair 6500X included fans compared
Included fans is where these two genuinely part company, be quiet! Light Base 900 4 against Corsair 6500X 3, a 25% lead for be quiet! Light Base 900. Gpu clearance is closer, 495 mm on the be quiet! Light Base 900 versus 470 mm on the Corsair 6500X. Motherboard support is not the same on both, E-ATX, XL-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX on the be quiet! Light Base 900 versus E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX on the Corsair 6500X. There is a split on panel type as well, Tempered glass side and front on the be quiet! Light Base 900 versus Panoramic tempered glass, dual-chamber on the Corsair 6500X. Dimensions is not the same on both, 532 x 327 x 465mm on the be quiet! Light Base 900 versus 523 x 240 x 508mm on the Corsair 6500X.
Which should you buy, be quiet! Light Base 900 or Corsair 6500X?
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 not the pick for small desks or limited under-desk space and anyone prioritizing silence over looks. The Corsair 6500X is the one to take for high-end showcase builds and E-ATX motherboards with big radiators, though it is not built for small desks and budget builds under $150 for the case. 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 Corsair 6500X (8.5/10): Corsair's flagship showcase case right now, with the dual-chamber cable hiding and radiator room to match its size.
What be quiet! Light Base 900 and Corsair 6500X have in common
Everything else lines up. Cpu cooler clearance, case type and front usb-c read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- be quiet!
- Corsair 6500X
- Corsair
Motherboard Support
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- E-ATX, XL-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- Corsair 6500X
- E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
Case Type
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- Full-Tower
- Corsair 6500X
- Full-Tower
Model
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- Light Base 900 FX
- Corsair 6500X
- 6500X
Panel Type
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- Tempered glass side and front
- Corsair 6500X
- Panoramic tempered glass, dual-chamber
GPU Clearance
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 495 mmBest
- Corsair 6500X
- 470 mm-5%
CPU Cooler Clearance
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 190 mm
- Corsair 6500X
- 190 mm
Included Fans
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 4Best
- Corsair 6500X
- 3-25%
Front USB-C
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- Yes
- Corsair 6500X
- Yes
Dimensions
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 532 x 327 x 465mm (L x W x H, excl. stands)
- Corsair 6500X
- 523 x 240 x 508mm
Which one should you pick?
Choose be quiet! Light Base 900 if you want the higher GPU clearance (495 mm vs 470 mm), the higher CPU cooler clearance (190 mm vs 190 mm) and the higher included fans (4 vs 3).
Choose Corsair 6500X if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Light Base 900 | Corsair 6500X |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! Store | View on be quiet! Store | |
| Corsair Store | $220.00 View on Corsair 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.
Corsair 6500X
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Corsair's flagship showcase case right now, with the dual-chamber cable hiding and radiator room to match its size.