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be quiet! Pure Base 500DX vs Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Base 500DX and Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack separate most on included fans: be quiet! Pure Base 500DX at 3, Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack at 1, 67% in favour of be quiet! Pure Base 500DX. They match on motherboard support and case type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Motherboard Support | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Panel Type | Tempered glass | Modular mesh or tempered glass flat-pack panels |
| GPU Clearance | 369 mm0% | 370 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 190 mm | 165-13% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 1-67% |
| Radiator Support | Front 360mm, top 240mm, rear 140mm | Front 360mm, Top 280mm |
| Front USB-C | Yes | true |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Base 500DX | Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack |
|---|---|---|
| Cooler Master | View on Cooler Master |
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Verdict
be quiet! Pure Base 500DX
8 / 10 Expert Rating
be quiet!
Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A fun, genuinely modular case if you want to change its look over time, though the base kit alone is a fairly plain mid-tower.