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be quiet! Light Base 900 vs Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO: Comparison
be quiet! Light Base 900 vs Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO motherboard support compared
Motherboard support is the dividing line, be quiet! Light Base 900 E-ATX, XL-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX against Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO E-ATX , ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX. There is a split on case type as well, Full-Tower on the be quiet! Light Base 900 versus Mid-Tower on the Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO. They differ on panel type too, Tempered glass side and front on the be quiet! Light Base 900 versus Tempered Glass on the Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO.
Who each one is for
The be quiet! Light Base 900 is the one to take for 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. Buy the Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO for E-ATX and workstation builds needing wide motherboard support. It also earns its place with builders wanting maximum custom loop and radiator flexibility in a single case. Avoid it for the tightest budgets, the Montech Air 903 Max or NZXT H6 Flow deliver strong airflow for considerably less. 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 Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO (9/10): the most cooling-adaptable mid-tower on the market, with triple 360mm radiator capacity and E-ATX support usually reserved for full towers.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- be quiet!
- Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO
- Lian Li
Motherboard Support
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- E-ATX, XL-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO
- E-ATX (up to 280mm wide), ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Case Type
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- Full-Tower
- Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO
- Mid-Tower
Model
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- Light Base 900 FX
- Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO
- PC-O11 Dynamic EVO
Panel Type
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- Tempered glass side and front
- Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO
- Tempered Glass (panoramic)
Which one should you pick?
Choose be quiet! Light Base 900 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Light Base 900 | Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! Store | View on be quiet! Store | |
| Consumercarts listing | $154.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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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.
Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic EVO
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The most cooling-adaptable mid-tower on the market, with triple 360mm radiator capacity and E-ATX support usually reserved for full towers.