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be quiet! Pure Base 501 vs Lian Li A3 mATX: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Base 501 and Lian Li A3 mATX differ on included fans: be quiet! Pure Base 501 at 2, Lian Li A3 mATX at 0, which puts be quiet! Pure Base 501 ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Motherboard Support | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Micro-ATX Tower |
| Panel Type | Steel side panel, solid front with sound-dampening mats | Interchangeable mesh or tempered glass panels |
| GPU Clearance | 368 mm | 335-9% |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 178 mm | 165-7% |
| Included Fans | 2 | 0 |
| Radiator Support | Front 360mm, top 240mm, rear 140mm | Front 240/280mm, Top 240mm |
| Front USB-C | Yes | true |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Base 501 | Lian Li A3 mATX |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! | View on be quiet! | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Lian Li | View on Lian Li |
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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.
Lian Li A3 mATX
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely well thought-out compact case, best suited to a mATX build that still wants room for a full-size GPU and cooler.