Product comparison · 2 computer cases

be quiet! Dark Base 900 vs Chieftec HQ-01B computer case Midi Tower Black

25specifications compared
14differ
11identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Dark Base 900:Black, Orange
- HQ-01B computer case Midi Tower Black:Black
Supported motherboard form factors
- Dark Base 900:ATX, EATX, Mini-ITX, XL-ATX
- HQ-01B computer case Midi Tower Black:ATX, micro ATX
Number of 3.5" bays
- Dark Base 900:7
- HQ-01B computer case Midi Tower Black:3
Number of expansion slots
- Dark Base 900:8
- HQ-01B computer case Midi Tower Black:7
Maximum CPU cooler height
- Dark Base 900:18.5 cm
- HQ-01B computer case Midi Tower Black:12 cm
Maximum graphics card length
- Dark Base 900:47 cm
- HQ-01B computer case Midi Tower Black:25 cm
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- Dark Base 900:2
- HQ-01B computer case Midi Tower Black:0
Number of front fans supported (max)
- Dark Base 900:3
- HQ-01B computer case Midi Tower Black:1

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Comparison of Dark Base 900, HQ-01B
51 specifications	A be quiet! Dark Base 900 View product	B Chieftec HQ-01B computer case Midi Tower Black Model HQ-01B View product
Design6 differ
Form factor	Midi Tower	Midi Tower
Type	PC	PC
MaterialKnown for one	ABS synthetics, Aluminium, Steel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black, Orange	Black
Supported motherboard form factorsDiffers	ATX, EATX, Mini-ITX, XL-ATX	ATX, micro ATX
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers	7	3
Number of 5.25" bays	2	2
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for one	15	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of expansion slotsDiffers	8	7
Side window	No	No
Anti-dust filterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum CPU cooler heightDiffers	18.5 cm	12 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers	47 cm	25 cm
Maximum PSU lengthKnown for one	18.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	CE, RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Suitable forKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home/Office
Power supplyidentical
Power supply included	No	No
Supported power supply form factorsKnown for one	ATX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Audio input	Yes	Yes
Audio output	Yes	Yes
Cooling2 differ
Front fans installedKnown for one	2x 140 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of front fans supported (max)Differs	3	1
Front fans diameters supportedDiffers	120,140 mm	120 mm
Number of side fans supported (max)	2	2
Side fans diameters supported	120 mm	120 mm
Rear fans installedKnown for one	1x 140 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of top fans supported (max)Known for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top fans diameters supportedKnown for one	120,140,180 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of bottom fans supported (max)Known for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bottom fans diameters supportedKnown for one	120,140 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan speedKnown for one	1000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Liquid cooling capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front radiator sizes supportedKnown for one	120,140,240,280,360,420 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear radiator sizes supportedKnown for one	120,140 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top radiator sizes supportedKnown for one	120,140,240,280,360,420 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of rear fans supported (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Rear fans diameters supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 mm
Storage1 differ
Supported HDD sizesDiffers	2.5,3.5"	3.5"
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	243 mm	160 mm
DepthDiffers	577 mm	428 mm
HeightDiffers	585 mm	410 mm
WeightDiffers	14.2 kg	4.5 kg
Material thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	325 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	655 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	680 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	16.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84733080	Unknown — not stated by the source

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