Product comparison · 2 computer cases

be quiet! Dark Base 701 vs be quiet! Shadow Base 800 DX Black

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 18identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Form factor
    • Dark Base 701:Tower
    • Shadow Base 800 DX Black:Midi Tower
  • Product colour
    • Dark Base 701:White
    • Shadow Base 800 DX Black:Black
  • Number of 3.5" bays
    • Dark Base 701:3
    • Shadow Base 800 DX Black:2
  • Number of 2.5" bays
    • Dark Base 701:5
    • Shadow Base 800 DX Black:4
  • Number of expansion slots
    • Dark Base 701:10
    • Shadow Base 800 DX Black:7
  • Illumination colour
    • Dark Base 701:Amber, Blue, Green, Red
    • Shadow Base 800 DX Black:Multi
  • Maximum CPU cooler height
    • Dark Base 701:18.5 cm
    • Shadow Base 800 DX Black:18 cm
  • Maximum graphics card length
    • Dark Base 701:41.5 cm
    • Shadow Base 800 DX Black:43 cm

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Comparison of Dark Base 701, Shadow Base 800 DX Black
67 specifications
Design11 differ
Form factorDiffersTowerMidi Tower
TypePCPC
MaterialDiffersAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Glass, SteelAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Steel, Tempered glass
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Supported motherboard form factorsDiffersATX, EATX, micro ATX, Mini-ATXATX, EATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers32
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of 2.5" baysDiffers54
Number of expansion slotsDiffers107
Side windowYesYes
Suitable forKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
IlluminationYesYes
Illumination colourDiffersAmber, Blue, Green, RedMulti
Illumination locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFront
Tempered glass panel(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Anti-dust filterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On/off buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum CPU cooler heightDiffers18.5 cm18 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers41.5 cm43 cm
Maximum PSU lengthDiffers25 cm30.5 cm
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE, UKCA, RoHS, Reach, WEEE, TrimanUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyidentical
Power supply includedNoNo
Supported power supply form factorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX, PS2
Power supply locationKnown for oneBottomUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
Audio inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cooling10 differ
Front fans installedDiffers3x 120 mm1x 140 mm
Number of front fans supported (max)33
Front fans diameters supportedDiffers120,140,240,280,360 mm120,140 mm
Rear fans installedDiffers1x 120 mm/1x 140 mm1x 140 mm
Number of rear fans supported (max)11
Rear fans diameters supported120,140 mm120,140 mm
Top fans installedDiffers3x 120 mm1x 140 mm
Number of top fans supported (max)33
Top fans diameters supportedDiffers120,140,240,280,360 mm120,140 mm
Number of bottom fans supported (max)11
Bottom fans diameters supported120,140 mm120,140 mm
Fan speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 1200 RPM
Maximum air pressureDiffers2.36 mmH2O0.96 mmH2O
Maximum airflowDiffers133.2 cfm57.4 cfm
Liquid cooling capabilityYesYes
Front radiator sizes supportedDiffers120,140,240,360,420 mm120,140,240,280,360,420 mm
Rear radiator sizes supportedDiffers120,240 mm120 mm
Top radiator sizes supportedDiffers120,240,360 mm140,240,360,120,280,420 mm
Bottom fans installedKnown for one1x 140 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Side radiator sizes supportedKnown for one120,240,360 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Supported HDD sizes2.5,3.5"2.5,3.5"
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, REACH, RoHS, UKCA, WEEE
Sustainability certificatesTrimanTriman
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers249 mm247 mm
DepthDiffers565 mm550 mm
HeightDiffers495 mm522 mm
WeightDiffers12.8 kg11.8 kg
Packaging data1 differ
LED controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package width319 mm319 mm
Package depth575 mm575 mm
Package height628 mm628 mm
Package weightDiffers15.5 kg13.2 kg

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