I think $180 is a fair price. When you consider Silent Wings 3 fans sell individually for $20-25 and are some of the best case fans in the business, the fan/RGB controller, a plethora of individually removable panels, USB 3.1 Type-C, it's really not bad.
The case is sleek and clean, a perfect burger you just can't seem to get from typical fast food store. It's me Long. Thank you for spending your time and resource seeing me. I am grateful for that.
I have this case for my build and I do not regret buying it. Very well constructed case. And cable management was super stupid easy for someone like me who sucks at it. If you’re looking at it and you have the money, it’s worth the buy.
The solution to the top vents is to cover all the holes on the tray where the fans are mounted at. That stops the air from going back into the case. All the air will eventually filter out the the vents in the back on top.
Agreed, thank you for your feedback Samual, I've posted photos with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
@@aLQuarter i hate when video creators do that like if that happened to me idc abou tthe heart or like i just want an answer abotut a spceific question i'd be asking
me too, I've posted photos of dark base 700 with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
I think it's a great case, and I think the capability to reverse/invert the Mobo is amazing. I love that ability because you can have your reservoir UNDER the video card, and the nice water cooled video card's waterblock will be visible properly. My only gripe is the top panel similar to the Enthoo evolv, in that it will stifle rad/exhaust. As always great review, guys!
We were also disappointed by top panel design.... However, in be-quiet's defense...their cases are designed to isolate and suppress fan noise, ie: their name "Be Quiet" ....The top panel is designed to direct airflow out the rear of the top panel, as illustrated in our review.
This is a step in the right direction, but I still feel things need to be changed. Firstly, as someone else pointed out, why have a mounting bracket for 3 fans at the top if only one fan is going to get ventilation? Seems a bit silly to me. Secondly, why only the half arsed attempt at brushed aluminium. If you're going to do the top and front including the front feet, why not commit all the way and do the rear and the bottom rear feet too? If you're doing brushed aluminium, gotta make it consistent like Lian-Li and InWin do. The Inwin 909 carries the brushed aluminium from the front to the top, to the rear, why can't Be Quiet do the same?
"If you're doing brushed aluminium, gotta make it consistent like Lian-Li and InWin do" I think the reason they didn't go full tilt with the aluminum because then it's a $230 case, like most of Lian Li's cases. Realistically, you're almost never seeing the other side of the case, especially with a gigantic piece of tempered glass to showcase your parts.
Thank you, we do all of our reviews in this format, and I've posted photos with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
damn... seeing not only one but TWO Sapphire Radeon rx480s makes me really regret selling mine. i upgraded from that ALL the way up to a gtx 1080ti but still, it served me so damn well, selling it in a mall parking lot didnt do it justice.
I really want to know if I would be able to fit my alphacool ut60 420mm rad it the front of this case and does that usb type c use the new usb 3.1 motherboard connector?
You can choose between 6 different colors at the front io panel. But is it possible to connect the front rgbs to a motherboard and choose between round about 16.9 millions of colors like a 'real' rgb led?
Thank you liam! I've posted photos with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
I see you used (2) 120mm on your Corsair radiator and the included (1) 140mm fan in the lower front. I was trying to figure this out for my own build, I got the H115i 280mm and it fits, but I can't put a third fan below it because of the way the radiator has bulges at either end and it hits the case frame pushing the attached fans down slightly preventing a third fan (either 140 or 120 from going in) :/
What radiator are you using and how big is the fans to the radiator? I'm thinking of buying this case because i will have the H115i 280mm 2x140mm fans and it looks similiar but not sure if it's a 240 rad?
Corsair 240 h100i v2, I've posted photos with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
@Bill Own I have an alphacool nexus ut60 420mm radiator in the front of a phanteks enthoo pro right now but want to upgrade to a more modern case with tempered class and a USB 3.1 type C port. I know that officially be quiet says this case supports up to a 360 rad in the front but it supports three 140 fans in the front, so the only reason a 420mm rad wouldn't fit is if there is no room for the end tanks. There only needs to be about an inch of space from the bottom 140 fan mount location to the bottom of the inside of the chassis and about 1.5 inches from the top. Could you please help me out and let me know it my rad would fit?
it's a Mid Tower, so E-ATX MB will cover the grommet holes, I would consider the dark base 900 full tower instead, if this will be a real annoyance for you. Thanks for your question and watching! btw, I posted photos of dark base 700 with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
Thanks for watching, it doesnt include riser, we used this one, mnpctech.com/case-mods-gaming-pc-liquid-modding-custom-computer-mnpctech-overclock-cooling-fan-grills/cable-pci-e-riser.html
If money is not the issue check dark base pro 900, I have got dark base 900 (not pro) and it´s amazing, the pro version has got the QI charger + some extra rgbs. Also, i believe their prices went down now anyway.
Corsair h100i v2 cpu cooler and factory fans for review, I've posted photos with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
I agree about the top panel in regards to liquid cooling with a radiator in the top panel.... However, in be-quiet's defense...their cases are designed to isolate and suppress fan noise, ie: their name "Be Quiet" ....The top panel is designed to direct airflow out the rear of the top panel, as illustrated in our review.
I checked and system has already been removed, gpu's were sapphire rx480 nitro+ photos of 580 GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
very nice review, very nice case. And i can see they listen closely to the community as they did ad a power supply shroud, RGB, and cover for the HDD bay :D By the way please tell me the sell those HDD bay, i need some for my dark base pro 900 :D
Always. Those Darkside UV LEDs I purchased from you a year or so back still going strong in my H440. Also, the acrylic panel from your company has held up unbelievably well to time.
I am really impressed with this case but I'm at a quandary why can't it have USB 3.1 type to with a Type A and Type C, with 3 x USB on the front pane (really is a piss me off issue)l. It will happen, but I won't be buying any case until there basic elements are included. Build shit doesn't impress me at all as I'm not a builder - just an end user. One day we will get Thunderbolt 3 to get top end data transfer.
It is well designed but vertical stand for GPU is useless since there is no air for the graphics to stay cool. They made it so wide but didn't give some room for the card to breath. Plus, the case is too long and leaves a lot of empty space even if you include some custom water cooling. Dealbreaker.
Yes, Thank you for watching, I've posted photos with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
Yes, great cases! I've posted photos with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
Peter Chatman52 minutes ago (edited)I am really impressed with this case but I'm at a quandary why can't it have USB 3.1 type to with a Type A and Type C, with 3 x USB on the front pane (really is a piss me off issue)l. It will happen, but I won't be buying any case until there basic elements are included. Build shit doesn't impress me at all as I'm not a builder - just an end user. One day we will get Thunderbolt 3 to get top end data transfer. CAN'T THE FRONT PANEL HAVE A TRICK HOLE on the front panel TO GET A STRATGHT AIR INTAKE for max air flow - hell its not Temper Glss???? (90 degree air flow is not good!!!!!!!!!!!!)
our tight schedule didn't allow time for that, but I've posted photos of dark base 700 with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
haha, Thanks for watching Dias! I've posted photos with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
I've posted photos with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
You should suggest that people wear rubber gloves when dealing with easily fingerprinted parts.
Nice!
I think $180 is a fair price. When you consider Silent Wings 3 fans sell individually for $20-25 and are some of the best case fans in the business, the fan/RGB controller, a plethora of individually removable panels, USB 3.1 Type-C, it's really not bad.
And reversibility and vertical GPU mount, it's a good deal.
The case is sleek and clean, a perfect burger you just can't seem to get from typical fast food store.
It's me Long. Thank you for spending your time and resource seeing me. I am grateful for that.
Hey Long, good to hear from you! ....Do you like that Inwin case?
If I hadn't already bought a montech I'd totally buy this case
I have this case for my build and I do not regret buying it. Very well constructed case. And cable management was super stupid easy for someone like me who sucks at it. If you’re looking at it and you have the money, it’s worth the buy.
Awesome, Thanks for watching and commenting! Have a Great day! - Bill at www.mnpctech.com
3 years later and I still think nothing can replace this case
The solution to the top vents is to cover all the holes on the tray where the fans are mounted at. That stops the air from going back into the case. All the air will eventually filter out the the vents in the back on top.
Agreed, thank you for your feedback Samual, I've posted photos with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
No airflow and noise rating?
I like how he hearted your comment without replying
@@aLQuarter i hate when video creators do that like if that happened to me idc abou tthe heart or like i just want an answer abotut a spceific question i'd be asking
I think i have a fetish for well designed cases.
me too, I've posted photos of dark base 700 with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
Same, i remember getting sick after i saw the review of the Antec 1900.
Hot
I think it's a great case, and I think the capability to reverse/invert the Mobo is amazing. I love that ability because you can have your reservoir UNDER the video card, and the nice water cooled video card's waterblock will be visible properly. My only gripe is the top panel similar to the Enthoo evolv, in that it will stifle rad/exhaust. As always great review, guys!
We were also disappointed by top panel design.... However, in be-quiet's defense...their cases are designed to isolate and suppress fan noise, ie: their name "Be Quiet" ....The top panel is designed to direct airflow out the rear of the top panel, as illustrated in our review.
This is a step in the right direction, but I still feel things need to be changed. Firstly, as someone else pointed out, why have a mounting bracket for 3 fans at the top if only one fan is going to get ventilation? Seems a bit silly to me. Secondly, why only the half arsed attempt at brushed aluminium. If you're going to do the top and front including the front feet, why not commit all the way and do the rear and the bottom rear feet too? If you're doing brushed aluminium, gotta make it consistent like Lian-Li and InWin do. The Inwin 909 carries the brushed aluminium from the front to the top, to the rear, why can't Be Quiet do the same?
"If you're doing brushed aluminium, gotta make it consistent like Lian-Li and InWin do"
I think the reason they didn't go full tilt with the aluminum because then it's a $230 case, like most of Lian Li's cases. Realistically, you're almost never seeing the other side of the case, especially with a gigantic piece of tempered glass to showcase your parts.
exactly... Lian Li is higher tier brand.....
One of the best reviews I've seen for this case.
Thank you, we do all of our reviews in this format, and I've posted photos with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
Finally another case with a USB 3.1 header at the front!! Hopefully this becomes more of a standard moving forward.
Inwin 101c has one as well, th-cam.com/video/Cm1vuKUYAeI/w-d-xo.html
damn... seeing not only one but TWO Sapphire Radeon rx480s makes me really regret selling mine. i upgraded from that ALL the way up to a gtx 1080ti but still, it served me so damn well, selling it in a mall parking lot didnt do it justice.
I really want to know if I would be able to fit my alphacool ut60 420mm rad it the front of this case and does that usb type c use the new usb 3.1 motherboard connector?
Hello, does the fans included? Also im looking for a case with 360mm radiator support and TYPE -c, what would you guys recommend?
Seems to be a great case. I would like to see some thermal benchmarks before committing to my next build. Nice review, very thorough.
You can choose between 6 different colors at the front io panel. But is it possible to connect the front rgbs to a motherboard and choose between round about 16.9 millions of colors like a 'real' rgb led?
like the dark theme look
Im scratching my head at the top radiator mounting.
You guys have a 240mm radiator and the included 140mm front fan installed. Can you install three 140mm in the front of this case?
Hello, how can i buy the whirling tray like 00:10, it's very suitable for this panel case!
Are you expelling the air on the front mounted rad and pulling in air on the factory fitted front fan?
How thick can be the radiators for the top and front?
up to 360mm
wow, that's a very thick rad 360mm holyyy
@@alf2689 lol
This case is absolutely stunning! great review.
Thank you liam! I've posted photos with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
oh awesome thanks.
I see you used (2) 120mm on your Corsair radiator and the included (1) 140mm fan in the lower front. I was trying to figure this out for my own build, I got the H115i 280mm and it fits, but I can't put a third fan below it because of the way the radiator has bulges at either end and it hits the case frame pushing the attached fans down slightly preventing a third fan (either 140 or 120 from going in) :/
Is it a good idea to have 3 intake and only one exhaust fan?
how to connect samsung odyssey g7 32'' to that?
Would of loved to see a video of the build itself. Just bought one at 189.99
Clear mat finish on outside will stop the fingerprints somewhat... also preserve the brushed finish a bit.
right on, Thanks for your suggestion and watching Randall!
Can you connect 3 pin fans to that fan controller?
What radiator are you using and how big is the fans to the radiator? I'm thinking of buying this case because i will have the H115i 280mm 2x140mm fans and it looks similiar but not sure if it's a 240 rad?
Corsair 240 h100i v2, I've posted photos with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
Bill Owen Thank you so much sir!
love your reviews
Thank you Techie4life, and I will check out your channel!
@Bill Own I have an alphacool nexus ut60 420mm radiator in the front of a phanteks enthoo pro right now but want to upgrade to a more modern case with tempered class and a USB 3.1 type C port. I know that officially be quiet says this case supports up to a 360 rad in the front but it supports three 140 fans in the front, so the only reason a 420mm rad wouldn't fit is if there is no room for the end tanks. There only needs to be about an inch of space from the bottom 140 fan mount location to the bottom of the inside of the chassis and about 1.5 inches from the top. Could you please help me out and let me know it my rad would fit?
I'm sorry, the case is no longer here for measuring the space. J gave it away to somebody who needed a new PC case.
Thanks for overview. Be Quiet! could have gone a step further and made those Power/HDD leds RGB
Thank you for watching and sharing your feedback, it's always appreciated Chaitanya
will i be able to fit an Asus Rampage 5 edition 10 without hitting the grommets?
it's a Mid Tower, so E-ATX MB will cover the grommet holes, I would consider the dark base 900 full tower instead, if this will be a real annoyance for you. Thanks for your question and watching! btw, I posted photos of dark base 700 with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
could use a fan to vent CPU on plain side and some venting holes on plain side also
Does it come with a riser for vertical GPU mounting? Great video!
Thanks for watching, it doesnt include riser, we used this one, mnpctech.com/case-mods-gaming-pc-liquid-modding-custom-computer-mnpctech-overclock-cooling-fan-grills/cable-pci-e-riser.html
Bill, thank you for your response. Very helpful. Cheers!
oops. drooled over my keyboard and shorted it out? damn this case is sick.
Really nice, and cheaper than a H700i,,, tempting, very tempting. Better top vents, and a QI charger and you would have me...
If money is not the issue check dark base pro 900, I have got dark base 900 (not pro) and it´s amazing, the pro version has got the QI charger + some extra rgbs. Also, i believe their prices went down now anyway.
Is it possible to install 280mm radiator on top?
Yes !
What cooling do you have built in this case?
Corsair h100i v2 cpu cooler and factory fans for review, I've posted photos with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
The lack of top ventilation is really disappointing- you can put a 360 rad there, but where does the air go? Those tiny vent holes won't be enough!
Understandable though, cost more and the use is limited. Most people will buy it, set it up and leave it be for the most part.
I agree about the top panel in regards to liquid cooling with a radiator in the top panel.... However, in be-quiet's defense...their cases are designed to isolate and suppress fan noise, ie: their name "Be Quiet" ....The top panel is designed to direct airflow out the rear of the top panel, as illustrated in our review.
Bill Owen does it mean that one fan at the rear top with one at the rear exhaust is best for the fan setup?
Wow men... do you have a partslist? What gpu's are this?
I checked and system has already been removed, gpu's were sapphire rx480 nitro+ photos of 580 GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
Bad ass case there
Looks beautiful but I dislike the lack of proper front intake.
are you back in town? I'm clearing my workshop of cases I dont need, reach me via mnpctech contact page
very nice review, very nice case. And i can see they listen closely to the community as they did ad a power supply shroud, RGB, and cover for the HDD bay :D
By the way please tell me the sell those HDD bay, i need some for my dark base pro 900 :D
You contact be-quiet for assistance in getting those here, www.bequiet.com/en/contact
Man, that's a pretty case. Bill, would gloves work next time? Or have you found it to be too much of a hassle?
Hey Connor, for sure, I've stashed some for future videos if ever needed, Thanks for watching!
How were the acoustics?
ha, I forgot to turn off the PC yesterday, because I didn't hear it running. Thanks for asking and watching, Have a great day David!
There really needs to be a case size between Full Tower and Mid tower. I want more room but not a cavern.
sure, I could see that, Thanks for watching my video! Bill at www.mnpctech.com
Always. Those Darkside UV LEDs I purchased from you a year or so back still going strong in my H440. Also, the acrylic panel from your company has held up unbelievably well to time.
AWESOME, Thank you again Brian!
This is nice...
Hey Bean, Thanks again for watching, and wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving in advance!
Too bad you can not fit a legthy gpu with the gpu cage installed.
I am really impressed with this case but I'm at a quandary why can't it have USB 3.1 type to with a Type A and Type C, with 3 x USB on the front pane (really is a piss me off issue)l. It will happen, but I won't be buying any case until there basic elements are included. Build shit doesn't impress me at all as I'm not a builder - just an end user. One day we will get Thunderbolt 3 to get top end data transfer.
It is well designed but vertical stand for GPU is useless since there is no air for the graphics to stay cool. They made it so wide but didn't give some room for the card to breath. Plus, the case is too long and leaves a lot of empty space even if you include some custom water cooling. Dealbreaker.
I agree, I love the design but it's just wasted space in the front there; too long.
USB 3.1 C port on the front panel?! SOLD!
Yes, Thank you for watching, I've posted photos with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
MrMethadrine
Not quality ones. And the quality ones don't have USB C...
Think the fractal design define r6 is still better
100% agreed, hope youre having a good summer! - Bill at www.mnpctech.com
alienware had that rgb disconnect years ago, on there cases.
Yes, great cases! I've posted photos with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
This is the budget Version of the Pro 900, the included Fans are ~20$ per piece, you get what you pay for
I just paid $130 for it. :)
Wear latex gloves next time, no more fingerprints ;)
Peter Chatman52 minutes ago (edited)I am really impressed with this case but I'm at a quandary why can't it have USB 3.1 type to with a Type A and Type C, with 3 x USB on the front pane (really is a piss me off issue)l. It will happen, but I won't be buying any case until there basic elements are included. Build shit doesn't impress me at all as I'm not a builder - just an end user. One day we will get Thunderbolt 3 to get top end data transfer. CAN'T THE FRONT PANEL HAVE A TRICK HOLE on the front panel TO GET A STRATGHT AIR INTAKE for max air flow - hell its not Temper Glss???? (90 degree air flow is not good!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Peter Chatman stop doing spam in videos about this case, idiot.
Inverted layout!!!
our tight schedule didn't allow time for that, but I've posted photos of dark base 700 with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html
case review with comment on thermals...pfft
Интересно есть русские?)
да)
its be quiet not be confused😂😂😂
haha, Thanks for watching Dias! I've posted photos with GPU in Vertical position here, mnpctech.com/be-quiet-dark-base-700-mid-tower-tempered-glass-panel-case-review.html