The be quiet! Dark Base 700 midi-tower case offers unrivaled flexibility with impeccable cooling and silence features.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Model | Dark Base 700 |
Color option | Black |
Motherboard compatibility | E-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 factor | ATX PS/2 |
Net weight (kg) | 13.25 |
Expansion slots | 7 + 2 |
Fan at top | - |
Fan at front | 1x Silent Wings 3 140mm PWM high-speed |
Fan at side | - |
Fan at rear | 1x Silent Wings 3 140mm PWM high-speed |
Fan at bottom | - |
Dimensions (L x W x H), (mm) | Front: 140 x 25 x 140 / Rear: 140 x 25 x 140 |
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 |
Connector | 4-pin PWM |
Lifespan (h / 25°C) | 300,000 |
Fan controller | Dual rail 4-step fan controller (6x 4-pin) / PWM hub |
Maximum fans | 8 |
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 shroud | 1x 120 / 1x 140 |
Top (mm) | 120 / 240 / 360 |
Front (mm) | 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360 |
Side (mm) | - |
Rear (mm) | 120 / 140 |
Bottom (mm) | - |
Maximum dimensions excl. bottom fan (mm) | 285 |
Maximum dimensions incl. bottom fan (mm) | 240 |
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 |
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 |
Max.construction height of CPU cooler unit (mm) | 180 |
Airflow channel | Front / Top / Rear / Bottom |
LED illumination | External |
LEDs (pcs.) | 36 |
LED type | RGB - 12V |
LEDs synchronizable with controller/motherboard | ✓ |
USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C | 1 |
USB 3.2 Type A | 2 |
USB 2.0 | - |
HD Audio I/O | Mic + Audio |
Qi charger / Quick Charging Option (W) | - |
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 | ✓ |
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 | - |
Top | - |
Front | 1 |
Side | - |
Bottom | 1 |
Top cover | Aluminum |
Front panel | ABS / Aluminum |
Side panel | Steel |
Side panel window | Tempered glass |
Stands | ABS |
Approvals | CE, UKCA |
RoHS | ✓ |
Reach | ✓ |
WEEE | - |
Triman | ✓ |
Warranty (Years) | 3 |
International hotline / free of charge | ✓ / DE, FR |
Article number | BGW23 |
EAN code | 4260052185742 |
Dimensions, package (L x W x H), (mm) | 580 x 325 x 640 |
Gross weight, package (kg) | 14.37 |
Pieces per packaging unit | 1 |
RRP (€) | 219.90 |