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be quiet! announces the Dark Base Pro 901 White and Dark Base 701 White cases

Maurice De Pauw · February 20, 2024

be quiet! announces the Dark Base Pro 901 White and Dark Base 701 White cases

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1. Introducing the Dark Base Pro 901 White and Dark Base 701 White cases

be quiet! announces the Dark Base Pro 901 White, a premium case designed for serious gamers and PC enthusiasts. With its sleek, modern design, the Dark Base Pro 901 White offers not only a sophisticated look but also excellent functionality. This case features high-quality materials and innovative features that ensure optimal performance and ease of use.

The case has a spacious, well-organized interior, making it easy to install and upgrade components. With support for various motherboard sizes, including E-ATX, and ample space for powerful graphics cards and cooling systems, the Dark Base Pro 901 White offers plenty of flexibility for building a high-end gaming PC.

The case also offers advanced cooling options, including support for water cooling and air cooling. With a modular design and the ability to install fans and radiators in various locations, the Dark Base Pro 901 White delivers efficient heat dissipation and quiet operation, even during intensive gaming sessions.

Dark Base 901 white
Dark Base 901 white
Dark Base 701 black
Dark Base 701 black

Outstanding versatility, performance and silence

Dark Base Pro 901 White offers silence-focused and performance-optimized options for the top and front of the case, thanks to the included interchangeable panels. Removable brackets with an included fan hub and pogo-pin connector at the top and front of the case make installing radiators and fans convenient. The case supports an inverted layout thanks to its intuitive rail system, while three pre-installed Silent Wings 4 White 140mm PWM fans handle cooling duties.

Radiators can be installed at the front of the Dark Base Pro 901 White (up to 420 mm), or at the top or on the side panel (up to 360 mm), with plenty of room for additional fans. The VGA holder prevents GPU sag, even with heavy graphics cards. Two cable channels, one in the VGA holder and the other next to the motherboard tray, conceal cables inside the case. Dark Base Pro 901 White supports the installation of one 5.25″ drive and two HDDs or six SSDs as standard, with the option to expand this to 7x HDD or 16x SSD. The high-quality tempered glass side panel provides a clear view of the components inside the case. Just as importantly, building in the Dark Base Pro 901 White requires no fiddling with extra screws and small parts.

ARGB lighting on the front of the case and the PSU shroud provides elegant, subtle illumination. Lighting and fan settings can be easily adjusted via touch-sensitive buttons on the I/O panel. A 15W wireless charger for Qi devices rounds out the Dark Base Pro 901 White.

High-airflow case with extensive functionality

Dark Base 701 White is built for high airflow and performance, thanks to fully perforated mesh panels that are ideal for fans or water cooling. With three pre-installed Silent Wings 4 White 140mm PWM fans and room for another five 120mm or 140mm fans, this case can easily meet the cooling needs of modern high-end systems. Ease of use is key when it comes to installing drives, fans and radiators. HDD and SSD installation is completely tool-free. Fans and radiators (up to 360 mm) are installed on a frame at the front or top of the case. The entire motherboard tray can be removed for assembly outside the case, the tray can be inverted in a few simple steps, and three additional vertical slots are available for vertical GPU installation with an optional riser cable.

Great performance naturally goes hand in hand with great looks. The sleek design of Dark Base 701 White is accentuated by two diffused ARGB LED strips running along the front panel and connected to a combined ARGB and fan hub for up to 8 PWM fans and 2 additional ARGB devices. The front I/O includes dedicated buttons for the ARGB and fan controller. Cable-routing channels keep the interior neat and tidy, while a tempered glass side window provides a stunning view of the components.

Additional accessories and availability

Both Dark Base Pro 901 White and Dark Base 701 White are compatible with the tool-free, vibration-isolated HDD Cage 2 for additional HDD and SSD support, currently available in black and also available in white from April 2. The cases also support the be quiet! Riser Cable, a high-speed data cable for PCIe 4.0 cards that supports vertical installation and prevents graphics card sag. As usual, be quiet! offers a full 3-year warranty on both cases.
Dark Base Pro 901 White and Dark Base 701 White will be available from March 5 at recommended retail prices of €319.90 (Dark Base Pro 901 White) and €239.90 (Dark Base 701 White). The Riser Cable and HDD Cage 2 are available for €59.90 and €9.90 respectively.