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be quiet! Pure Base 501 vs Montech Air 1000 Premium: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Base 501 and Montech Air 1000 Premium separate most on included fans: be quiet! Pure Base 501 at 2, Montech Air 1000 Premium at 4, 50% in favour of Montech Air 1000 Premium.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Motherboard Support | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Panel Type | Steel side panel, solid front with sound-dampening mats | Full mesh front panel, tempered glass side |
| GPU Clearance | 368 mm-8% | 400 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 178 mm | 176-1% |
| Included Fans | 2-50% | 4 |
| Radiator Support | Front 360mm, top 240mm, rear 140mm | Front 360mm, Top 360mm |
| Front USB-C | Yes | true |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Base 501 | Montech Air 1000 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! | View on be quiet! | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Montech | View on Montech |
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.
Montech Air 1000 Premium
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Excellent value for a four-fan, dual-360mm-radiator case; one of the best budget-to-midrange picks for a serious air-cooled or AIO build.