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be quiet! Pure Base 501 vs MSI MPG Gungnir 300R: Comparison
What is the difference between be quiet! Pure Base 501 and MSI MPG Gungnir 300R?
On included fans the spread is 50%, be quiet! Pure Base 501 2 against MSI MPG Gungnir 300R 4, so MSI MPG Gungnir 300R takes it. They differ on typical price too, 90 USD on the be quiet! Pure Base 501 versus 110 USD on the MSI MPG Gungnir 300R. There is a split on dimensions as well, 450 x 231 x 449mm on the be quiet! Pure Base 501 versus 466 x 227 x 468mm on the MSI MPG Gungnir 300R.
Which should you buy, be quiet! Pure Base 501 or MSI MPG Gungnir 300R?
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 MSI MPG Gungnir 300R for budget RGB showcase builds and MSI ecosystem builds using Mystic Light, though it is not built for GPUs longer than 340mm and E-ATX motherboards. 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 MSI MPG Gungnir 300R (7.5/10): excellent fan-count value for a glass showcase case, just double-check your GPU length against the tighter clearance.
Which is cheaper, be quiet! Pure Base 501 or MSI MPG Gungnir 300R?
Cost splits them too. be quiet! Pure Base 501 sits at $90.00, MSI MPG Gungnir 300R at $110, 22% more.
Frequently asked questions
Do the be quiet! Pure Base 501 and MSI MPG Gungnir 300R differ on gpu clearance?
Yes. GPU Clearance reads 368 mm on the be quiet! Pure Base 501 versus 340 mm on the MSI MPG Gungnir 300R.
Is the Case Type the same on the be quiet! Pure Base 501 and MSI MPG Gungnir 300R?
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!
- MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
- MSI
Motherboard Support
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
- ATX, mATX, ITX
Case Type
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Mid-Tower
- MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
- Mid-Tower
Model
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Pure Base 501
- MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
- MPG Gungnir 300R
Panel Type
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Steel side panel, solid front with sound-dampening mats
- MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
- Tempered glass, panoramic front and side
GPU Clearance
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 368 mmBest
- MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
- 340 mm-8%
Typical Price
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 90 USD
- MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
- 110 USD
CPU Cooler Clearance
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 178 mmBest
- MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
- 170 mm-4%
Included Fans
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 2-50%
- MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
- 4Best
Radiator Support
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Front 360mm, top 240mm, rear 140mm
- MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
- Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm
Front USB-C
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Yes
- MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
- Yes
Dimensions
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 450 x 231 x 449mm (L x W x H, excl. stands)
- MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
- 466 x 227 x 468mm
Which one should you pick?
Choose be quiet! Pure Base 501 if you want the higher GPU clearance (368 mm vs 340 mm) and the higher CPU cooler clearance (178 mm vs 170 mm).
Choose MSI MPG Gungnir 300R if you want the higher included fans (4 vs 2).
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Base 501 | MSI MPG Gungnir 300R |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! Store | $90.00 View on be quiet! Store | |
| MSI | $110.00 View on MSI |
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.
MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Excellent fan-count value for a glass showcase case, just double-check your GPU length against the tighter clearance.