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be quiet! Shadow Base 800 vs Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB: Comparison
be quiet! Shadow Base 800 and Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB differ on panel type: be quiet! Shadow Base 800 at Tempered glass window side panel, open mesh front and top, Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB at Mesh front panel, tempered glass side. They match on motherboard support, case type and included fans.
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 | Mesh front panel, tempered glass side |
| GPU Clearance | 430 mm | 420-2% |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 180 mm | 175-3% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front 420mm, top 420mm, rear 120mm | Front 420mm, Top 360mm |
| Front USB-C | Yes | true |
| Colour | Black | Black, White |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Shadow Base 800 | Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! | View on be quiet! | |
| Thermaltake | View on Thermaltake |
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.
Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB
8 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the best mid-towers for 420mm radiator support and flagship-length GPUs without stepping up to a full-tower case.