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be quiet! Silent Base 802 vs Corsair iCUE Link 3500X: Comparison
be quiet! Silent Base 802 and Corsair iCUE Link 3500X differ on motherboard support: be quiet! Silent Base 802 at E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, Corsair iCUE Link 3500X at ATX, mATX, ITX. They match on case type and included fans.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Corsair |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Silent Base 802 | iCUE Link 3500X |
| Panel Type | Steel sound-dampened side panels, sound-dampened front | Tempered glass, dual-chamber |
| GPU Clearance | 432 mm | 370-14% |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 185 mm | 170-8% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front 420mm, top 360mm, rear 140mm | Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm |
| Front USB-C | Yes | true |
| Dimensions | 539 x 245 x 537mm (L x W x H, excl. stands) | 478 x 230 x 465mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Silent Base 802 | Corsair iCUE Link 3500X |
|---|---|---|
| Corsair | View on Corsair | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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! Silent Base 802
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The pick when noise matters most, with an honest airflow tradeoff that high-TDP builds should take seriously.
Corsair iCUE Link 3500X
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The cleanest cabling you'll get out of the box if you're buying into iCUE Link fans, with a solid mid-tower dual-chamber design underneath.