Article number: BGW23

DARK BASE 700

Outstanding flexibility and silence

The be quiet! Dark Base 700 midi-tower case offers unrivaled flexibility with impeccable cooling and silence features.

  • Motherboard tray and HDD slots with enhanced possibilities for individual requirements
  • Two be quiet! Silent Wings 3 140mm PWM fans
  • 4-step dual-rail fan controller is switchable between Silence and Performance Mode
  • Ready for radiators up to 360mm
  • PSU shroud, ingenious cable routing and HDD slot covers for a neat interior
  • Fully windowed side panel from tinted and tempered glass
  • Exterior RGB LEDs with 6 switchable colors and motherboard control option
  • 3-year manufacturer’s warranty
  • German product conception, design and quality control
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SUPER VERSATILE MOTHERBOARD TRAY

Adapts to your specific needs

The motherboard tray can be installed alongside the left panel in an inverted layout with an amended airflow. It is also removable for use as a bench table.

MODULAR HDD SLOTS

Generous space for your setups

Very flexible installation options thanks to 3 repositionable single HDD slots. You have 7 possibilities for installing the HDDs – 2 of these hidden behind the PSU shroud. The practical slot covers serve to hide any unused HDD slots and keep the inner workings neat and tidy. This enables you to create systems that are just as individual as you are yourself.

EYE-CATCHING FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

Multi-mode RGB LEDs and elegant side window

The case is equipped with an elegant, fully windowed side panel that is made of tinted and tempered glass. The eye-catching exterior RGB LED illumination on the front panel comes in six switchable colors and three modes. LED synchronization with your motherboard or RGB controller is also an option.


 

SILENT WINGS 3

Impeccable cooling and silence

The 2 virtually inaudible Silent Wings 3 140mm PWM fans are equipped with a smooth-running 6-pole motor, durable fluid-dynamic bearing and an airflow-optimized fan blade. The frame has funnel-shaped air inlets that generate high air pressure. When set to Performance Mode the fans are able to achieve an impressive 1,600rpm.

DUAL RAIL FAN CONTROLLER

Creating separate cooling zones

The 6 PWM fan connectors are divided over two rails, and each is switchable between Silence and Performance Mode. This makes it possible to create 2 cooling zones that can be controlled by just the front panel switch. If you want all fans to run at the same speed, you can switch both channels to the same mode.

INGENIOUS COOLING CONCEPT

Optimized for overclocked and water-cooled PCs

The Dark Base 700 creates an effective airflow with noise dampened vents that may be boosted by up to 7 additional fans. There are also three areas provided for water coolers up to 360mm. A clever feature is the detachable top bracket on which you can install radiators and fans before mounting them as a complete unit into the case.

VERY FUNCTIONAL PSU SHROUD

Offering unexpected possibilities

The PSU shroud offers you a variety of solutions – not just for hiding the PSU and to keep the system neat and tidy. The cover plates are separately detachable, making it possible to install fans at the bottom of the case or the top of the PSU shroud and leave enough space for a radiator in the front.

SMART I/O PORT

State-of-the-art technology for your system

The front I/O port provides you with some convenient features for your high-end PC. A connector of USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C is supported. The dual rail PWM fan controller is controlled by the slider control on the front panel, with 4 possible settings to determine the speed of your fans. It can be set to PWM hub or operate in a manual 3-step mode. There is also a switch on the front panel to control the exterior LEDs.

“Our customers feedback is very important to us. It was this feedback in mind during our concept phase that let us develop a Dark Base with RGB LEDs – the Dark Base 700 was born. The very first be quiet! case with RGB lighting that makes no compromise in terms of flexibility and the silent operation be quiet! is known for ever since.” 

Marco Marquardt, Product Developer BU PC Cases

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General data

ModelDark Base 700
Color optionBlack
Motherboard compatibilityE-ATX (30.5 x 27.5cm) / ATX / M-ATX / Mini-ITX
Case size excl. stands (L x W x H), (mm)-
Case size incl. stands (L x W x H), (mm)544 x 241 x 519
Volume (l)68.04
PSU form factorATX PS/2
Net weight (kg)13.25
Expansion slots7 + 2

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Pre-installed fans

Fan at top-
Fan at front1x Silent Wings 3 140mm PWM high-speed
Fan at side-
Fan at rear1x Silent Wings 3 140mm PWM high-speed
Fan at bottom-
Dimensions (L x W x H), (mm)Front: 140 x 140 x 25 / Rear: 140 x 140 x 25
Fan speed at 100% PWM / 12V (rpm)1600
Airflow at 100% PWM / 12V (CFM / m3/h)77.57 / 131.79
Air Pressure at 100% PWM / 12V (mm H2O)2.16
Noise level at 100% PWM / 12V (dB(A))28.1
Voltage range (V DC)12
Input power (W)1.68
Input current (A)0.5
Connector4-pin PWM
Lifespan (h / 25°C)300,000
Fan controllerDual rail 4-step fan controller (6x 4-pin) / PWM hub

Maximum fan installation

Maximum fans8
Top (mm)3x 120 / 3x 140
Front (mm)2x 140 / 3x 120
Side (mm)-
Rear (mm)1x 140
Bottom (mm)1x 120 / 1x 140
PSU shroud1x 120 / 1x 140

Optional radiator installation

Top (mm)120 / 240 / 360
Front (mm)120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360
Side (mm)-
Rear (mm)120 / 140
Bottom (mm)-

PSU compatibility

Maximum dimensions excl. bottom fan (mm)285
Maximum dimensions incl. bottom fan (mm)240

Graphics card

HDD cage (in height of graphics card) installed (mm)286
HDD cage (in height of graphics card) removed (mm)430
Maximum PCIe slots with vertical graphics card (pcs.)2

Drive bay capacity

5.25 bays (pcs.)-
3.5 slots (scope of delivery)3
3.5 slots (max.)7
2.5 slots (scope of delivery)9
2.5 slots (max.)17

Cooling

Max.construction height of CPU cooler unit (mm)180
Airflow channelFront / Top / Rear / Bottom

Lighting

LED illuminationExternal
LEDs (pcs.)36
LED typeRGB - 12V
LEDs synchronizable with controller/motherboard

I/O Panel

USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C1
USB 3.2 Type A2
USB 2.0-
HD Audio I/OMic + Audio
Qi charger / Quick Charging Option (W)-

Insulation and damping

Top panel insulation mats
Front panel insulation mats
Side panel insulation mats
Anti-vibration decoupled HDD
Anti-vibration decoupled fan
Anti-vibration decoupled PSU
Anti-vibration decoupled motherboard-tray

Scope of delivery

Screw set (Drives/Motherboard)
Additional standoffs (pcs.)-
SSD bracket for PSU shroud-
LED strips (pcs.)-
Cable ties (pcs.)6 (Velcro)
Screw box-
VGA holder-
VGA holder for inverted layout-
Mesh Front Panel-
ODD Bracket-
Fan / Radiator bracket for multi mounting panel-

Removeable dust filters

Top-
Front1
Side-
Bottom1

Material

Top coverAluminum
Front panelABS / Aluminum
Side panelSteel
Side panel windowTempered glass
StandsABS

Safety certification

ApprovalsCE, UKCA

Environmental directives

RoHS
Reach
WEEE-
Triman

Service

Warranty (Years)3
International hotline / free of charge✓ / DE, FR

Logistics data and RRP

Article numberBGW23
EAN code4260052185742
Dimensions, package (L x W x H), (mm)580 x 325 x 640
Gross weight, package (kg)14.37
Pieces per packaging unit1
RRP (€)219.90

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