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be quiet! Light Base 900 vs Phanteks NV7: Comparison
be quiet! Light Base 900 vs Phanteks NV7 included fans compared
The gap that matters here is included fans: be quiet! Light Base 900 4 against Phanteks NV7 3, which puts be quiet! Light Base 900 25% ahead. Gpu clearance runs the same way, 495 mm on the be quiet! Light Base 900 versus 555 mm on the Phanteks NV7, another win for Phanteks NV7. 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 Phanteks NV7. They differ on panel type too, Tempered glass side and front on the be quiet! Light Base 900 versus Frameless tempered glass on the Phanteks NV7. There is a split on dimensions as well, 532 x 327 x 465mm on the be quiet! Light Base 900 versus 620 x 273 x 615mm on the Phanteks NV7.
be quiet! Light Base 900 vs Phanteks NV7: which one fits your build
Buy the be quiet! Light Base 900 for 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. The Phanteks NV7 is the one to take for custom water-cooling loops and Dual-480mm radiator builds, though it is not built for small or medium desks and budget builds. 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 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.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, cpu cooler clearance, case type and front usb-c included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- be quiet!
- Phanteks NV7
- Phanteks
Motherboard Support
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- E-ATX, XL-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- Phanteks NV7
- E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
Case Type
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- Full-Tower
- Phanteks NV7
- Full-Tower
Model
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- Light Base 900 FX
- Phanteks NV7
- NV7
Panel Type
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- Tempered glass side and front
- Phanteks NV7
- Frameless tempered glass
GPU Clearance
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 495 mm-11%
- Phanteks NV7
- 555 mmBest
CPU Cooler Clearance
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 190 mm
- Phanteks NV7
- 190 mm
Included Fans
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 4Best
- Phanteks NV7
- 3-25%
Front USB-C
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- Yes
- Phanteks NV7
- Yes
Dimensions
- be quiet! Light Base 900
- 532 x 327 x 465mm (L x W x H, excl. stands)
- Phanteks NV7
- 620 x 273 x 615mm
Which one should you pick?
Choose be quiet! Light Base 900 if you want the higher CPU cooler clearance (190 mm vs 190 mm) and the higher included fans (4 vs 3).
Choose Phanteks NV7 if you want the higher GPU clearance (555 mm vs 495 mm).
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Light Base 900 | Phanteks NV7 |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! Store | 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! 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.
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.