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be quiet! Shadow Base 800 vs Montech Air 1000 Premium: Comparison
be quiet! Shadow Base 800 and Montech Air 1000 Premium separate most on included fans: be quiet! Shadow Base 800 at 3, Montech Air 1000 Premium at 4, 25% in favour of Montech Air 1000 Premium. They match on motherboard support and case type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Panel Type | Tempered glass window side panel, open mesh front and top | Full mesh front panel, tempered glass side |
| GPU Clearance | 430 mm | 400-7% |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 180 mm | 176-2% |
| Included Fans | 3-25% | 4 |
| Radiator Support | Front 420mm, top 420mm, rear 120mm | Front 360mm, Top 360mm |
| Front USB-C | Yes | true |
| Colour | Black | Black, White |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Shadow Base 800 | Montech Air 1000 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! | View on be quiet! | |
| Montech | View on Montech |
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.
Montech Air 1000 Premium
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Excellent value for a four-fan, dual-360mm-radiator case; one of the best budget-to-midrange picks for a serious air-cooled or AIO build.