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be quiet! Pure Base 501 vs Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Base 501 vs Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital included fans compared
Start with included fans, because it is the widest measured gap between them: be quiet! Pure Base 501 2 against Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital 3, 33% in favour of Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital. Panel type is not the same on both, Steel side panel, solid front with sound-dampening mats on the be quiet! Pure Base 501 versus Mesh front panel with digital display, tempered glass side on the Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital. There is a split on case volume as well, 39.2 L on the be quiet! Pure Base 501 versus 41 L on the Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital.
be quiet! Pure Base 501 vs Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital: which one fits your build
Buy the be quiet! Pure Base 501 for noise-sensitive builds and home office or shared-room PCs, though it is not the pick for high-wattage GPU airflow builds and showcase RGB aesthetics. The Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital suits entry to mid-range gaming PCs, though it is not built for E-ATX motherboards and 360mm radiator builds. The same goes for budget builds wanting a stats display without buying an LCD kit. Our rating of the be quiet! Pure Base 501 (7.5/10): A solid, unfussy silent case for people who want lower noise more than they want RGB or max airflow. Our rating of the Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital (7.5/10): A fun budget pick if the built-in display appeals to you; otherwise it's a solid but unremarkable mesh mid-tower.
Frequently asked questions
Do the be quiet! Pure Base 501 and Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital differ on gpu clearance?
Yes. GPU Clearance reads 368 mm on the be quiet! Pure Base 501 versus 350 mm on the Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital.
Is the Motherboard Support the same on the be quiet! Pure Base 501 and Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital?
It is. Both are listed at ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Motherboard Support
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital
- ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Case Type
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Mid-Tower
- Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital
- Mid-Tower
Panel Type
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Steel side panel, solid front with sound-dampening mats
- Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital
- Mesh front panel with digital display, tempered glass side
GPU Clearance
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 368 mmBest
- Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital
- 350 mm-5%
CPU Cooler Clearance
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 178 mmBest
- Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital
- 165 mm-7%
Included Fans
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 2-33%
- Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital
- 3Best
Radiator Support
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Front 360mm, top 240mm, rear 140mm
- Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital
- Front 240mm, Top 240mm
Case Volume
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 39.2 L
- Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital
- 41 L
Front USB-C
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Yes
- Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose be quiet! Pure Base 501 if you want the higher GPU clearance (368 mm vs 350 mm) and the higher CPU cooler clearance (178 mm vs 165 mm).
Choose Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital if you want the higher included fans (3 vs 2).
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Base 501 | Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! Store | $90.00 View on be quiet! Store | |
| Deepcool | View on Deepcool |
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! Pure Base 501
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid, unfussy silent case for people who want lower noise more than they want RGB or max airflow.
Deepcool CH510 Mesh Digital
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A fun budget pick if the built-in display appeals to you; otherwise it's a solid but unremarkable mesh mid-tower.