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be quiet! Pure Base 501 vs MSI MPG Gungnir 300R: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Base 501 and MSI MPG Gungnir 300R separate most on included fans: be quiet! Pure Base 501 at 2, MSI MPG Gungnir 300R at 4, 50% in favour of MSI MPG Gungnir 300R.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | MSI |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Pure Base 501 | MPG Gungnir 300R |
| Panel Type | Steel side panel, solid front with sound-dampening mats | Tempered glass, panoramic front and side |
| GPU Clearance | 368 mm | 340-8% |
| Typical Price | 90 | 110 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 178 mm | 170-4% |
| Included Fans | 2-50% | 4 |
| Radiator Support | Front 360mm, top 240mm, rear 140mm | Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm |
| Front USB-C | Yes | true |
| Dimensions | 450 x 231 x 449mm (L x W x H, excl. stands) | 466 x 227 x 468mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Base 501 | MSI MPG Gungnir 300R |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! | View on be quiet! | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
| MSI | View on MSI |
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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.
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.