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be quiet! Pure Base 501 vs Montech King 95: Comparison
What is the difference between be quiet! Pure Base 501 and Montech King 95?
The gap that matters here is included fans: be quiet! Pure Base 501 2 against Montech King 95 4, which puts Montech King 95 50% ahead. They differ on typical price too, 90 USD on the be quiet! Pure Base 501 versus 100 USD on the Montech King 95. There is a split on dimensions as well, 450 x 231 x 449mm on the be quiet! Pure Base 501 versus 470 x 230 x 490mm on the Montech King 95.
Which should you buy, be quiet! Pure Base 501 or Montech King 95?
The be quiet! Pure Base 501 suits noise-sensitive builds and home office or shared-room PCs, though it is the wrong buy for high-wattage GPU airflow builds and showcase RGB aesthetics. Buy the Montech King 95 for budget dual-chamber showcase builds and E-ATX motherboards on a budget, though it is not built for maximum fan count out of the box and airflow-first builds. 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 Montech King 95 (7.5/10): most of the King 95 Pro's dual-chamber appeal for less, if you don't need curved glass or the extra two fans.
Which is cheaper, be quiet! Pure Base 501 or Montech King 95?
Cost splits them too. be quiet! Pure Base 501 sits at $90.00, Montech King 95 at $100, 11% more.
Frequently asked questions
Do the be quiet! Pure Base 501 and Montech King 95 differ on gpu clearance?
Yes. GPU Clearance reads 368 mm on the be quiet! Pure Base 501 versus 380 mm on the Montech King 95.
Is the Case Type the same on the be quiet! Pure Base 501 and Montech King 95?
It is. Both are listed at Mid-Tower, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- be quiet!
- Montech King 95
- Montech
Motherboard Support
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- Montech King 95
- E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
Case Type
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Mid-Tower
- Montech King 95
- Mid-Tower
Model
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Pure Base 501
- Montech King 95
- King 95
Panel Type
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Steel side panel, solid front with sound-dampening mats
- Montech King 95
- Flat tempered glass, dual-chamber
GPU Clearance
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 368 mm-3%
- Montech King 95
- 380 mmBest
Typical Price
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 90 USD
- Montech King 95
- 100 USD
CPU Cooler Clearance
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 178 mm-5%
- Montech King 95
- 187 mmBest
Included Fans
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 2-50%
- Montech King 95
- 4Best
Radiator Support
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Front 360mm, top 240mm, rear 140mm
- Montech King 95
- Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm
Front USB-C
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Yes
- Montech King 95
- Yes
Dimensions
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 450 x 231 x 449mm (L x W x H, excl. stands)
- Montech King 95
- 470 x 230 x 490mm
Which one should you pick?
Choose be quiet! Pure Base 501 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Montech King 95 if you want the higher GPU clearance (380 mm vs 368 mm), the higher CPU cooler clearance (187 mm vs 178 mm) and the higher included fans (4 vs 2).
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Base 501 | Montech King 95 |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! Store | $90.00 View on be quiet! Store | |
| Montech | $100.00 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 King 95
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Most of the King 95 Pro's dual-chamber appeal for less, if you don't need curved glass or the extra two fans.