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be quiet! Pure Base 501 vs Zalman i3 Neo: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Base 501 and Zalman i3 Neo separate most on included fans: be quiet! Pure Base 501 at 2, Zalman i3 Neo at 3, 33% in favour of Zalman i3 Neo. They match on motherboard support and case type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Motherboard Support | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Panel Type | Steel side panel, solid front with sound-dampening mats | Mesh front panel, tempered glass side |
| GPU Clearance | 368 mm | 320-13% |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 178 mm | 160-10% |
| Included Fans | 2-33% | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front 360mm, top 240mm, rear 140mm | Front 240mm, Top 240mm |
| Front USB-C | Yes | false |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Base 501 | Zalman i3 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! | View on be quiet! | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Zalman | View on Zalman |
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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.
Zalman i3 Neo
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the best fans-included-per-dollar budget cases available, as long as you don't need front USB-C or big GPU clearance.