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be quiet! Pure Base 501 vs Silverstone FARA R1: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Base 501 and Silverstone FARA R1 separate most on included fans: be quiet! Pure Base 501 at 2, Silverstone FARA R1 at 3, 33% in favour of Silverstone FARA R1. CPU Cooler Clearance splits them by another 16%, this time favouring be quiet! Pure Base 501. They match on 4 other specifications, including motherboard support, case type and radiator support.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | SilverStone |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, mATX, ITX | ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Pure Base 501 | FARA R1 |
| Panel Type | Solid front with sound-dampening mats, optional glass side | Tempered glass side, solid front |
| GPU Clearance | 369 | 340-8% |
| Typical Price | 90 | 60 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 190 | 160-16% |
| Included Fans | 2-33% | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 360mm, top up to 240mm | Front up to 360mm, top up to 240mm |
| Front USB-C | false | false |
| Dimensions | 463 x 232 x 456mm | 460 x 210 x 428mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Base 501 | Silverstone FARA R1 |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! | View on be quiet! | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
| SilverStone | View on SilverStone |
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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.
Silverstone FARA R1
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A fine budget option if the price is the deciding factor, just don't expect premium build quality at this tier.