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be quiet! Pure Base 501 vs Phanteks NV7: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Base 501 and Phanteks NV7 separate most on included fans: be quiet! Pure Base 501 at 2, Phanteks NV7 at 3, 33% in favour of Phanteks NV7.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Phanteks |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Full-Tower |
| Model | Pure Base 501 | NV7 |
| Panel Type | Steel side panel, solid front with sound-dampening mats | Frameless tempered glass |
| GPU Clearance | 368 mm-34% | 555 |
| Typical Price | 90 | 270 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 178 mm-6% | 190 |
| Included Fans | 2-33% | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front 360mm, top 240mm, rear 140mm | Front up to 480mm, top up to 480mm |
| Front USB-C | Yes | true |
| Dimensions | 450 x 231 x 449mm (L x W x H, excl. stands) | 620 x 273 x 615mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Base 501 | Phanteks NV7 |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! | View on be quiet! | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
| Phanteks | View on Phanteks |
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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.
Phanteks NV7
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The go-to case for extreme custom-loop builds, as long as you have the desk space and budget to match.