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be quiet! Shadow Base 800 vs Cooler Master NR200P: Comparison
be quiet! Shadow Base 800 vs Cooler Master NR200P gpu clearance compared
Gpu clearance is where these two genuinely part company, be quiet! Shadow Base 800 430 mm against Cooler Master NR200P 330 mm, a 23% lead for be quiet! Shadow Base 800. Add included fans to that, 3 on the be quiet! Shadow Base 800 versus 2 on the Cooler Master NR200P, and the pattern holds. be quiet! Shadow Base 800 also leads on cpu cooler clearance, 180 mm on the be quiet! Shadow Base 800 versus 155 mm on the Cooler Master NR200P. They differ on dimensions too, 550 x 247 x 503mm on the be quiet! Shadow Base 800 versus 376 x 185 x 292mm on the Cooler Master NR200P.
be quiet! Shadow Base 800 vs Cooler Master NR200P: which one fits your build
The be quiet! Shadow Base 800 suits home-office or bedroom builds needing low noise and 360mm AIO builds that also want dampening, though it is not the pick for RGB showcase builds wanting a glass front and extreme airflow builds prioritizing max CFM over silence. The Cooler Master NR200P is the one to take for first SFF build and vertical GPU mounting, though it is not built for ATX or mATX motherboards and tall air coolers over 155mm. Our rating of the be quiet! Shadow Base 800 (8.5/10): the best quiet-focused case in be quiet!'s lineup for anyone who also wants serious radiator support, without paying flagship Dark Base Pro pricing. Our rating of the Cooler Master NR200P (8.5/10): one of the best value SFF cases going, with the glass panel and riser cable included instead of sold separately.
Frequently asked questions
Do the be quiet! Shadow Base 800 and Cooler Master NR200P differ on motherboard support?
Yes. Motherboard Support reads E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX on the be quiet! Shadow Base 800 versus Mini-ITX on the Cooler Master NR200P.
Is the Front USB-C the same on the be quiet! Shadow Base 800 and Cooler Master NR200P?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- be quiet!
- Cooler Master NR200P
- Cooler Master
Motherboard Support
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- Cooler Master NR200P
- Mini-ITX
Case Type
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- Mid-Tower
- Cooler Master NR200P
- SFF / Mini-ITX
Model
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- Shadow Base 800
- Cooler Master NR200P
- NR200P
Panel Type
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- Tempered glass window side panel, open mesh front and top
- Cooler Master NR200P
- Tempered glass side, optional mesh panel included
GPU Clearance
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- 430 mmBest
- Cooler Master NR200P
- 330 mm-23%
CPU Cooler Clearance
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- 180 mmBest
- Cooler Master NR200P
- 155 mm-14%
Included Fans
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- 3Best
- Cooler Master NR200P
- 2-33%
Radiator Support
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- Front 420mm, top 420mm, rear 120mm
- Cooler Master NR200P
- Front up to 280mm
Front USB-C
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- Yes
- Cooler Master NR200P
- Yes
Dimensions
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- 550 x 247 x 503mm (L x W x H, excl. stands)
- Cooler Master NR200P
- 376 x 185 x 292mm
Which one should you pick?
Choose be quiet! Shadow Base 800 if you want the higher GPU clearance (430 mm vs 330 mm), the higher CPU cooler clearance (180 mm vs 155 mm) and the higher included fans (3 vs 2).
Choose Cooler Master NR200P if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Shadow Base 800 | Cooler Master NR200P |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! Store | View on be quiet! Store | |
| Cooler Master Store | $110.00 View on Cooler Master Store |
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! Shadow Base 800
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The best quiet-focused case in be quiet!'s lineup for anyone who also wants serious radiator support, without paying flagship Dark Base Pro pricing.
Cooler Master NR200P
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the best value SFF cases going, with the glass panel and riser cable included instead of sold separately.