be quiet! Pure Base 500 vs be quiet! Shadow Base 800
A side-by-side spec comparison of the be quiet! Pure Base 500 and the be quiet! Shadow Base 800. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which case is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fans | {"included":2,"maxTotal":6} | {"included":2,"maxTotal":6} |
| Type | ATX Mid Tower | ATX Mid Tower |
| Drive Bays | {"2.5":2,"3.5":2} | {"2.5":2,"3.5":2} |
| Side Panel | None | Tempered Glass |
| Form Factor | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Max GPU Length | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Expansion Slots | 7 | 7 |
| Max Cooler Height | 170 mm | 170 mm |
| Psu Form Factor Support | ATX, SFX, SFX-L | ATX, SFX, SFX-L |
Too close to call — these products trade blows on the specs that matter.
be quiet! Pure Base 500
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be quiet! Shadow Base 800
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Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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