Product comparison · 2 computer cases

be quiet! LIGHT BASE 900 DX White vs be quiet! Shadow Base 800 FX Black

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 23identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Form factor
    • LIGHT BASE 900 DX White:Full Tower
    • Shadow Base 800 FX Black:Midi Tower
  • Product colour
    • LIGHT BASE 900 DX White:White
    • Shadow Base 800 FX Black:Black
  • Number of 3.5" bays
    • LIGHT BASE 900 DX White:1
    • Shadow Base 800 FX Black:2
  • Number of expansion slots
    • LIGHT BASE 900 DX White:8
    • Shadow Base 800 FX Black:7
  • Illumination location
    • LIGHT BASE 900 DX White:Front
    • Shadow Base 800 FX Black:Case fans, Front
  • Maximum CPU cooler height
    • LIGHT BASE 900 DX White:19 cm
    • Shadow Base 800 FX Black:18 cm
  • Maximum graphics card length
    • LIGHT BASE 900 DX White:49.5 cm
    • Shadow Base 800 FX Black:43 cm
  • Maximum PSU length
    • LIGHT BASE 900 DX White:22.5 cm
    • Shadow Base 800 FX Black:30.5 cm

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Comparison of LIGHT BASE 900 DX White, Shadow Base 800 FX Black
64 specifications
Design10 differ
Form factorDiffersFull TowerMidi Tower
MaterialDiffersAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Glass, SteelAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Steel, Tempered glass
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Supported motherboard form factorsDiffersATX, EATX, micro ATX, Mini-ATX, XL-ATXATX, EATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers12
Number of expansion slotsDiffers87
Illumination locationDiffersFrontCase fans, Front
Tempered glass panel(s)Known 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 heightDiffers19 cm18 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers49.5 cm43 cm
Maximum PSU lengthDiffers22.5 cm30.5 cm
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooling3 differ
Front fans installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3x 140 mm
Number of front fans supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Front fans diameters supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120,140 mm
Rear fans installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x 140 mm
Number of bottom fans supported (max)Differs31
Fan speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 1700 RPM
Maximum air pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.66 mmH2O
Maximum airflowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source41.51 cfm
Front radiator sizes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120,140,240,280,360,420 mm
Rear radiator sizes supportedDiffers120,140 mm120 mm
Top radiator sizes supportedDiffers120,240,280,360,420 mm140,240,360,120,280,420 mm
Number of side fans supported (max)Known for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Side fans diameters supportedKnown for one120,140 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Side radiator sizes supportedKnown for one120,140,240,280,360,420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Bottom radiator sizes supportedKnown for one120,140,240,280,360,420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, RoHS, UKCA, WEEECE, REACH, RoHS, UKCA, WEEE
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTriman
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers327 mm247 mm
DepthDiffers532 mm550 mm
HeightDiffers484 mm522 mm
WeightDiffers16.8 kg12.3 kg
Packaging data4 differ
LED controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package widthDiffers431 mm319 mm
Package depthDiffers572 mm575 mm
Package heightDiffers632 mm628 mm
Package weightDiffers17.7 kg13.8 kg

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