Thursday, November 2nd 2023
be quiet! Introduces Dark Base 701 Case
be quiet!, the German manufacturer for premium PC components, is proud to announce Dark Base 701. This case was designed to bring performance and aesthetics to a new level, with a full mesh top and front, award-winning Silent Wings 4-fans, subtle ARGB effects, and a huge focus on usability - Dark Base 701 includes a versatile motherboard tray for assembly outside the case and support for inverted builds. Combined with sleek aesthetics, Dark Base 701 is the ideal case for PC gamers and enthusiasts alike.
While Dark Base 701 succeeds the popular Dark Base 700, it is taking a slightly different approach. Dark Base 700 was designed for nearly inaudible operation, while Dark Base 701 is built for high airflow and performance, thanks to fully perforated mesh panels that are ideal for case fans or water cooling. Thanks to three pre-installed Silent Wings 4 140 mm PWM high-speed fans (maximum 1900 rpm) and room for an additional five 120 mm or 140 mm fans, this case can fulfill cooling requirements of modern high-end systems with ease.
Easy usability for users of all experience levels is shown when it comes to the installation of drives, fans, and radiators. HDD and SSD installation is completely tool-less. Fans and radiators (up to 360 mm) are installed on a front frame that can be taken out of the case, or a top frame that slides out to the side from underneath the fixed mesh top. The whole motherboard tray can be taken out for assembly outside the case, the tray can be inverted with a few simple steps, and three additional vertical slots are available for vertical GPU installation with an optional riser cable. Dark Base 701 is compatible with HDD Cage 2 for additional HDD and SSD support.
Useful features, stunning aesthetics
Great performance obviously goes hand-in-hand with great aesthetics. The sleek, all-black design of Dark Base 701 is elevated by two ARGB LED strips, which run down the front panel and are 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, one USB type C port and two type A ports, as well as audio input and output. Cable routing channels keep the inside of the case neat and tidy, while a tempered glass side window allows for a superb view of the PC components. As usual, be quiet! offers a full 3-year manufacturer's warranty.
Dark Base 701 is available in black from November 14 at a suggested retail price of $229.90 / €229.00 / £229.99, while optional HDD Cage 2 drive cages and a Riser Cable for vertical GPU installation are already available on the market for €9.90 / $9.90 / £9.99 and €59.90 / $54.90 / £59.99 respectively. Dark Base 701 in white will follow next year.
While Dark Base 701 succeeds the popular Dark Base 700, it is taking a slightly different approach. Dark Base 700 was designed for nearly inaudible operation, while Dark Base 701 is built for high airflow and performance, thanks to fully perforated mesh panels that are ideal for case fans or water cooling. Thanks to three pre-installed Silent Wings 4 140 mm PWM high-speed fans (maximum 1900 rpm) and room for an additional five 120 mm or 140 mm fans, this case can fulfill cooling requirements of modern high-end systems with ease.
Useful features, stunning aesthetics
Great performance obviously goes hand-in-hand with great aesthetics. The sleek, all-black design of Dark Base 701 is elevated by two ARGB LED strips, which run down the front panel and are 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, one USB type C port and two type A ports, as well as audio input and output. Cable routing channels keep the inside of the case neat and tidy, while a tempered glass side window allows for a superb view of the PC components. As usual, be quiet! offers a full 3-year manufacturer's warranty.
Dark Base 701 is available in black from November 14 at a suggested retail price of $229.90 / €229.00 / £229.99, while optional HDD Cage 2 drive cages and a Riser Cable for vertical GPU installation are already available on the market for €9.90 / $9.90 / £9.99 and €59.90 / $54.90 / £59.99 respectively. Dark Base 701 in white will follow next year.
19 Comments on be quiet! Introduces Dark Base 701 Case
Also once again no drive activity LEDs or Reset button on front panel but there is a fan controller and one of the pages seem to suggest they have added leds to motherboard tray as well.
I should've grabbed the P180 Mini while it was still available...
Yea it's a decent looking case, but I see absolutely NUTHIN here to justify the high price point, let alone anything that would trigger a potential buying decision away from the 100's of other well made, good looking, and better priced cases already out there...
Noise isn't really an issue to the rear usually and opening it up allows positive pressure setups to exhaust well. Also, the vertical mount just plain looks ugly.