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be quiet! Silent Base 802 vs Fractal Design North: Comparison
be quiet! Silent Base 802 and Fractal Design North separate most on included fans: be quiet! Silent Base 802 at 3, Fractal Design North at 2 (140mm), 33% in favour of be quiet! Silent Base 802.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Fractal Design |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | ATX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Silent Base 802 | North |
| Panel Type | Steel sound-dampened side panels, sound-dampened front | FSC-certified walnut wood front with mesh backing; mesh side panel option |
| GPU Clearance | 432 mm | 355-18% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 2 (140mm)-33% |
| Radiator Support | Front 420mm, top 360mm, rear 140mm | 360mm |
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.
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.