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be quiet! Pure Base 501 vs Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Base 501 vs Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB: the included fans difference
Included fans is where these two genuinely part company, be quiet! Pure Base 501 2 against Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB 3, a 33% lead for Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB. They differ on panel type too, Steel side panel, solid front with sound-dampening mats on the be quiet! Pure Base 501 versus Tri-panel tempered glass, dual-chamber on the Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB. They differ on case volume too, 39.2 L on the be quiet! Pure Base 501 versus 50 L on the Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB.
Which should you buy, be quiet! Pure Base 501 or Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB?
The be quiet! Pure Base 501 is the one to take for noise-sensitive builds and home office or shared-room PCs, though it is not built for high-wattage GPU airflow builds and showcase RGB aesthetics. Buy the Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB for showcase builds wanting maximum glass visibility and budget dual-chamber builds, though it is the wrong buy for high-heat components needing maximum front airflow and anyone prioritizing airflow over looks. Our rating of the be quiet! Pure Base 501 (7.5/10): A solid, unfussy silent case for people who want lower noise more than they want RGB or max airflow. Our rating of the Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB (7.5/10): A good budget alternative to premium dual-chamber showcase cases, though front airflow takes a hit from the all-glass front panel.
Frequently asked questions
Do the be quiet! Pure Base 501 and Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB differ on gpu clearance?
Yes. GPU Clearance reads 368 mm on the be quiet! Pure Base 501 versus 400 mm on the Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB.
Is the Case Type the same on the be quiet! Pure Base 501 and Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB?
It is. Both are listed at Mid-Tower, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Motherboard Support
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB
- E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Case Type
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Mid-Tower
- Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB
- Mid-Tower
Panel Type
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Steel side panel, solid front with sound-dampening mats
- Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB
- Tri-panel tempered glass, dual-chamber
GPU Clearance
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 368 mm-8%
- Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB
- 400 mmBest
CPU Cooler Clearance
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 178 mmBest
- Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB
- 165 mm-7%
Included Fans
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 2-33%
- Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB
- 3Best
Radiator Support
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Front 360mm, top 240mm, rear 140mm
- Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB
- Front 360mm, Top 360mm
Case Volume
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 39.2 L
- Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB
- 50 L
Front USB-C
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Yes
- Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose be quiet! Pure Base 501 if you want the higher CPU cooler clearance (178 mm vs 165 mm).
Choose Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB if you want the higher GPU clearance (400 mm vs 368 mm) and the higher included fans (3 vs 2).
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Base 501 | Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! Store | $90.00 View on be quiet! Store | |
| Thermaltake | View on Thermaltake |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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.
Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A good budget alternative to premium dual-chamber showcase cases, though front airflow takes a hit from the all-glass front panel.