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be quiet! Pure Base 501 vs NZXT H7 Flow: Comparison

be quiet! Pure Base 501 and NZXT H7 Flow separate most on included fans: be quiet! Pure Base 501 at 2, NZXT H7 Flow at 3, 33% in favour of NZXT H7 Flow.

Specs

Specification
be quiet! Pure Base 501 (Mid-Tower ATX/Sound-Dampened Solid Front/2x 140mm Pure Wings 2 Fans Included/Understated Silent Build)
be quiet! Pure Base 501
NZXT H7 Flow (Mid-Tower ATX/High-Airflow Mesh Front/3x 120mm Fans Included/All-Rounder)
NZXT H7 Flow
Brandbe quiet!NZXT
Motherboard SupportATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITXATX, mATX, ITX
Case TypeMid-TowerMid-Tower
ModelPure Base 501H7 Flow
Panel TypeSteel side panel, solid front with sound-dampening matsMesh front, tempered glass side
GPU Clearance368 mm-8%400
Typical Price90130
CPU Cooler Clearance178 mm165-7%
Included Fans2-33%3
Radiator SupportFront 360mm, top 240mm, rear 140mmFront up to 360mm, top up to 360mm
Front USB-CYestrue
Dimensions450 x 231 x 449mm (L x W x H, excl. stands)460 x 230 x 480mm

Price comparison

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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.

NZXT H7 Flow

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A safe, well-rounded mesh mid-tower with nothing to complain about at its price.

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