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be quiet! Shadow Base 800 vs Fractal Design North: Comparison
be quiet! Shadow Base 800 and Fractal Design North separate most on included fans: be quiet! Shadow Base 800 at 3, Fractal Design North at 2 (140mm), 33% in favour of be quiet! Shadow Base 800.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Fractal Design |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | ATX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Shadow Base 800 | North |
| Panel Type | Tempered glass window side panel, open mesh front and top | FSC-certified walnut wood front with mesh backing; mesh side panel option |
| GPU Clearance | 430 mm | 355-17% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 2 (140mm)-33% |
| Radiator Support | Front 420mm, top 420mm, rear 120mm | 360mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Shadow Base 800 | Fractal Design North |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! | View on be quiet! |
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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.
Fractal Design North
9 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely furniture-like ATX case that still cools and runs quietly, limited only by a 355mm GPU ceiling that flagship cards approach.
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