Tuesday, June 13th 2023

be quiet! Also Announces Dark Base Pro 901 Case

be quiet!, the German manufacturer for premium PC components, presents Dark Base Pro 901. This long-anticipated successor to Dark Base Pro 900 is once again an absolute high-end case with groundbreaking features. Whether you prefer a virtually inaudible or an extremely performant case, Dark Base Pro 901 is the perfect choice. Smart design decisions when it comes to the top and front of the case lead to an outstanding flexibility and versatility. Building a system using an inverted layout is a breeze with Dark Base Pro 901, while ARGB lighting and vertical VGA installation ensure an ideal presentation of your build. To top it off, the upgraded 15W wireless charger charges your smartphone faster than ever before. Alongside Dark Base Pro 901, be quiet! also introduces its own Riser Cable and the new HDD Cage 2.

Dark Base Pro 901 features a silence-oriented and performance-optimized solution for the top and the front, thanks to exchangable panels included in the box. A detachable top and front bracket with included fan hub and pogo pin connector allows for a comfortable installation of radiators and fans. Even an inverted layout can be done easily thanks to an intuitive rail system. Dark Base Pro 901 makes good use of be quiet!'s award-winning Silent Wings 4 fans: thanks to their silence-optimized fan blades and funnel shaped fan frame, these fans make no compromises between virtually inaudible operation and high performance. Their extraordinary air pressure significantly increases the cooling performance of Dark Base Pro 901.
Maximum space for individual needs
With its remarkably large dimensions, Dark Base Pro 901 sets no limits on creativity. The front can fit a radiator of up to 420 mm and additional fans can be installed throughout the case, even on the side panel. The VGA holder of Dark Base Pro 901 is very versatile and prevents GPU sag even with heavy graphics cards. Two cable bars, one located inside the VGA holder and the other next to the motherboard tray, hide the cables inside the case. Dark Base Pro 901 supports installation of one 5.25" drive and two HDDs or six SSDs out of the box, with the option to expand this with 5x HDD or 10x SSD. The high-quality, fully-windowed tempered glass side panel offers a perfect view of the components inside your case. And just as important: Dark Base Pro 901 can be deployed without the hassle of additional screws and small parts, creating the optimal case for any build.

Subtle ARGB lighting and modern design touches
Dark Base Pro 901 features ARGB lighting on the front and the PSU shroud to ensure the case remains elegant with subtle illumination. The light and fan settings can be conveniently controlled via touch-sensitive buttons on the I/O panel. A wireless charger for Qi enabled devices and a full 3-year manufacturer's warranty perfectly rounds up Dark Base Pro 901.

Now available: Riser Cable and HDD Cage 2
Alongside the introduction of Dark Base Pro 901, be quiet! also introduces two accessories that can be used with this and selected other cases in its product portfolio. The Riser Cable is a high-speed data transfer cable for PCIe 4.0 cards, compatible with all be quiet! cases that support vertical installation of the graphics card. It has an elegant all-black design and prevents sagging of the graphics card. Also new is the HDD Cage 2, a tool-free decoupled drive cage that fits one additional HDD or two SSDs in Dark Base Pro 901 and future cases.

Dark Base Pro 901 is available from June 27 at a recommended retail price of €319.90 / $299.90 / £319.99. The Riser Cable and HDD Cage 2 are available on the same day for €59.90 / $54.90 / £59.99 and €9.90 / $9.90 / £9.99 respectively.
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13 Comments on be quiet! Also Announces Dark Base Pro 901 Case

#2
Chaitanya
P4-630E-ATX support?
Both E-ATX and XL-ATX supported.
www.bequiet.com/en/case/4425

Went through the manual and it seems like BeQuite has caught fractal bug of culling reset button and HDD led from front panel.
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#3
P4-630
ChaitanyaWent through the manual and it seems like BeQuite has caught fractal bug of culling reset button and HDD led from front panel.
A bummer... :ohwell:

My Silent base 600 window still has it.
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#4
Dammeron
OMG, so much USB up front! There is hope for humanity. :)

Also like the swappable front panels - one can choose between more sound dampening and airflow.
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#5
katzi
I can already hear the front mounted fans in that mount...

What the hell were they thinking using that kinda mount, jfc.
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#6
bonehead123
Hummm, a nice looking but otherwise a meh case design-wise ...

So $300 for the case + another $55 for the riser cable, I think I'll pass :(
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#7
Tomorrow
As 900 rev2 owner i wonder how similar the tooling is. I mean could some of the accessories like the airflow focused front panel or upgraded PSU shroud be mounted on older 900 series models?

Assuming they make those available as accessories.
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#8
P4-630
TomorrowAs 900 rev2 owner i wonder how similar the tooling is. I mean could some of the accessories like the airflow focused front panel or upgraded PSU shroud be mounted on older 900 series models?

Assuming they make those available as accessories.
You can always contact Be Quiet! I'm sure they will respond to your message.

www.bequiet.com/en/contact/general
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#9
Sala
Wondering if there is an option for the case or another case with Front Bays accessible bays?
Not sure why this is becoming harder to find!
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#10
claes
m2geekI can already hear the front mounted fans in that mount...

What the hell were they thinking using that kinda mount, jfc.
How do you mean?
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#11
bubbleawsome
SalaWondering if there is an option for the case or another case with Front Bays accessible bays?
Not sure why this is becoming harder to find!
I think we know exactly why it’s becoming harder to find. No one uses it.
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#12
80-watt Hamster
bubbleawsomeI think we know exactly why it’s becoming harder to find. No one uses it.
And that makes me a sad panda.
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#13
trsttte
DammeronAlso like the swappable front panels
Too bad they didn't think of the swappable/modular concept for the front fans and went with the regular 120/140 combined mounts that obstruct half the fan when a 140mm is used
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