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be quiet! Pure Base 501 vs Fractal Design North: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Base 501 and Fractal Design North differ on motherboard support: be quiet! Pure Base 501 at ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, Fractal Design North at ATX.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Fractal Design |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | ATX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Pure Base 501 | North |
| Panel Type | Steel side panel, solid front with sound-dampening mats | FSC-certified walnut wood front with mesh backing; mesh side panel option |
| GPU Clearance | 368 mm | 355-4% |
| Typical Price | 90 | 149 |
| Included Fans | 2 | 2 (140mm) |
| Radiator Support | Front 360mm, top 240mm, rear 140mm | 360mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Base 501 | Fractal Design North |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! | View on be quiet! | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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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.
Fractal Design North
9 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely furniture-like ATX case that still cools and runs quietly, limited only by a 355mm GPU ceiling that flagship cards approach.