Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more
be quiet! Shadow Base 800 vs Corsair 6500X: Comparison
be quiet! Shadow Base 800 vs Corsair 6500X: the gpu clearance difference
The gap that matters here is gpu clearance: be quiet! Shadow Base 800 430 mm against Corsair 6500X 470 mm, which puts Corsair 6500X 9% ahead. There is a split on case type as well, Mid-Tower on the be quiet! Shadow Base 800 versus Full-Tower on the Corsair 6500X. Panel type is not the same on both, Tempered glass window side panel, open mesh front and... on the be quiet! Shadow Base 800 versus Panoramic tempered glass, dual-chamber on the Corsair 6500X. They differ on dimensions too, 550 x 247 x 503mm on the be quiet! Shadow Base 800 versus 523 x 240 x 508mm on the Corsair 6500X.
be quiet! Shadow Base 800 vs Corsair 6500X: which one fits your build
The be quiet! Shadow Base 800 is the one to take for home-office or bedroom builds needing low noise and 360mm AIO builds that also want dampening, though it is not built for RGB showcase builds wanting a glass front and extreme airflow builds prioritizing max CFM over silence. The Corsair 6500X suits high-end showcase builds and E-ATX motherboards with big radiators, though it is not the pick for small desks and budget builds under $150 for the case. 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 Corsair 6500X (8.5/10): Corsair's flagship showcase case right now, with the dual-chamber cable hiding and radiator room to match its size.
Frequently asked questions
Do the be quiet! Shadow Base 800 and Corsair 6500X differ on cpu cooler clearance?
Yes. CPU Cooler Clearance reads 180 mm on the be quiet! Shadow Base 800 versus 190 mm on the Corsair 6500X.
Is the Included Fans the same on the be quiet! Shadow Base 800 and Corsair 6500X?
It is. Both are listed at 3, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- be quiet!
- Corsair 6500X
- Corsair
Motherboard Support
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- Corsair 6500X
- E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
Case Type
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- Mid-Tower
- Corsair 6500X
- Full-Tower
Model
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- Shadow Base 800
- Corsair 6500X
- 6500X
Panel Type
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- Tempered glass window side panel, open mesh front and top
- Corsair 6500X
- Panoramic tempered glass, dual-chamber
GPU Clearance
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- 430 mm-9%
- Corsair 6500X
- 470 mmBest
CPU Cooler Clearance
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- 180 mm-5%
- Corsair 6500X
- 190 mmBest
Included Fans
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- 3
- Corsair 6500X
- 3
Radiator Support
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- Front 420mm, top 420mm, rear 120mm
- Corsair 6500X
- Front up to 420mm, top up to 420mm
Front USB-C
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- Yes
- Corsair 6500X
- Yes
Dimensions
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800
- 550 x 247 x 503mm (L x W x H, excl. stands)
- Corsair 6500X
- 523 x 240 x 508mm
Which one should you pick?
Choose be quiet! Shadow Base 800 if you want the higher included fans (3 vs 3).
Choose Corsair 6500X if you want the higher GPU clearance (470 mm vs 430 mm) and the higher CPU cooler clearance (190 mm vs 180 mm).
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Shadow Base 800 | Corsair 6500X |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! Store | View on be quiet! Store | |
| Corsair Store | $220.00 View on Corsair 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.
Corsair 6500X
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Corsair's flagship showcase case right now, with the dual-chamber cable hiding and radiator room to match its size.