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be quiet! Pure Base 500DX vs Fractal Design Terra: Comparison

be quiet! Pure Base 500DX and Fractal Design Terra separate most on included fans: be quiet! Pure Base 500DX at 3, Fractal Design Terra at 2, 33% in favour of be quiet! Pure Base 500DX.

Specs

Specification
be quiet! Pure Base 500DX (Mid-Tower ATX/3 Pre-Installed ARGB Fans/Mesh Front Panel/Quiet-Meets-Airflow)
be quiet! Pure Base 500DX
Fractal Design Terra (Mini-ITX SFF/Anodized Aluminum Panels/2x 140mm Fans Included/Desktop Showcase)
Fractal Design Terra
Brandbe quiet!Fractal Design
Motherboard SupportATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITXMini-ITX
Case TypeMid-TowerSFF / Mini-ITX
ModelPure Base 500DXTerra
Panel TypeTempered glassAnodized aluminum side panels, tempered glass top window
GPU Clearance369 mm326-12%
Typical Price110210
CPU Cooler Clearance190 mm65-66%
Included Fans32-33%
Radiator SupportFront 360mm, top 240mm, rear 140mmTop up to 240mm
Front USB-CYestrue
Dimensions450 x 232 x 443mm (L x W x H, excl. stands)382 x 210 x 226mm

Price comparison

Retailerbe quiet! Pure Base 500DXFractal Design Terra
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Verdict

be quiet! Pure Base 500DX

8 / 10 Expert Rating

be quiet!

Fractal Design Terra

8 / 10 Expert Rating

The best-looking SFF case on a desk, with real thermal tradeoffs to match its layout.

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