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be quiet! Pure Base 501 vs NZXT H9 Elite: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Base 501 and NZXT H9 Elite separate most on included fans: be quiet! Pure Base 501 at 2, NZXT H9 Elite at 3, 33% in favour of NZXT H9 Elite. GPU Clearance splits them by another 15%, again favouring NZXT H9 Elite. They match on motherboard support and case type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | NZXT |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, mATX, ITX | ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Pure Base 501 | H9 Elite |
| Panel Type | Solid front with sound-dampening mats, optional glass side | Wraparound tempered glass, dual-chamber |
| GPU Clearance | 369-15% | 435 |
| Typical Price | 90 | 200 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 190 | 165-13% |
| Included Fans | 2-33% | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 360mm, top up to 240mm | Front up to 360mm, top up to 280mm |
| Front USB-C | false | true |
| Dimensions | 463 x 232 x 456mm | 460 x 230 x 480mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Base 501 | NZXT H9 Elite |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! | View on be quiet! | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
| NZXT | View on NZXT |
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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 H9 Elite
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The RGB-and-glass version of an already-good case, priced fairly for what's included.