Dark Base 701 White makes no compromises in performance and is designed for easy handling with its outstanding usability.
For all who strive for maximum airflow – be it with water-cooled or air-cooled systems – Dark Base 701 White with its extremely air-permeable front and top cover is the right choice.
Silent Wings 4 140mm PWM high-speed makes no compromise between maximum performance and virtually inaudible operation. Its extraordinary air pressure significantly increases the cooling performance of
Dark Base 701 White.
Dark Base 701 White is designed for users of all experience levels. The case features a bracket on the top and front for a convenient installation of fans and radiators. Drives can be installed tool-less with just a few steps. Both PC building veterans and first-time builders will appreciate the time-saving inversion of the system, while admirers of a neat interior will embrace the smart cable routing options. Enjoyers of vertical graphics card installation can use one of the vertical PCI slots with an optional riser cable.
Dark Base 701 White sets almost no limits to your creativity. With its huge dimensions and radiator compatibility up to 360mm, you can consider Dark Base 701 White your playground – and home for your individual custom water-cooling loop.
Dark Base 701 White features a combined PWM and ARGB hub for up to 8 PWM fans and 2 additional ARGB devices. This PCB is located behind the motherboard tray and connects to the front I/O panel’s fan and ARGB controllers. The pre-installed fans are connected to the fan hub by default, so you have the case’s cooling setup under your control without having to rewire any cables.
Dark Base 701 White can be recognized as a be quiet! high-end case at first glance. Its bulky design sets a statement in each gaming room and makes clear: Dark Base 701 White is here to stay. ARGB LEDs at the front panel offer multiple colors and modes to individualize the look of the case. You can optionally synchronize lighting with your motherboard or an ARGB controller.
The high-quality, fully windowed side panel offers a perfect view of the components inside your PC case. The window is made of tempered glass with white painted side bars.
"The iconic, beefy design of Dark Base 701 upgrades your gaming room instantly. As much as I love the cases look: what I actually appreciate most is its incredible performance."
Bryan Lu, Leader of PC Cases
Model | Dark Base 701 White |
Color option | White |
Motherboard compatibility | E-ATX (30.5 x 27.5cm), ATX, M-ATX, Mini-ITX |
Case size excl. stands (L x W x H), (mm) | 565 x 249 x 495 |
Case size incl. stands (L x W x H), (mm) | 565 x 249 x 523 |
Volume (l) | 69.64 |
PSU form factor | ATX PS/2 |
Net weight (kg) | 12.8 |
Expansion slots | 7 + 3 |
Fan at top | 1x Silent Wings 4 140mm PWM high-speed White |
Fan at front | 1x Silent Wings 4 140mm PWM high-speed White |
Fan at side | - |
Fan at rear | 1x Silent Wings 4 140mm PWM high-speed White |
Fan at bottom | - |
Dimensions (L x W x H), (mm) | Front: 140 x 25 x 140 / Rear: 140 x 25 x 140 / Top: 140 x 25 x 140 |
Fan speed at 100% PWM / 12V (rpm) | 1900 |
Airflow at 100% PWM / 12V (CFM / m3/h) | 78.4 / 133.2 |
Air Pressure at 100% PWM / 12V (mm H2O) | 2.36 |
Noise level at 100% PWM / 12V (dB(A)) | 29.3 |
Voltage range (V DC) | 5 - 13.2 |
Input power (W) | 4.8 |
Input current (A) | 0.4 |
Connector | 4-pin PWM |
Lifespan (h / 25°C) | 300,000 |
Fan controller | ✓ |
Maximum fans | 8 |
Top (mm) | 3x 140 / 3x 120 |
Front (mm) | 3x 140 / 3x 120 |
Side (mm) | - |
Rear (mm) | 1x 140 / 1x 120 |
Bottom (mm) | 1x 140 / 1x 120 |
PSU shroud | - |
Top (mm) | 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360 |
Front (mm) | 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360 |
Side (mm) | - |
Rear (mm) | 120 |
Bottom (mm) | - |
Maximum dimensions excl. bottom fan (mm) | 250 |
Maximum dimensions incl. bottom fan (mm) | 250 |
HDD cage (in height of graphics card) installed (mm) | 415 |
HDD cage (in height of graphics card) removed (mm) | 415 |
Maximum PCIe slots with vertical graphics card (pcs.) | 3 |
5.25 bays (pcs.) | - |
3.5 slots (scope of delivery) | 2 |
3.5 slots (max.) | 3 |
2.5 slots (scope of delivery) | 3 |
2.5 slots (max.) | 5 |
Max.construction height of CPU cooler unit (mm) | 185 |
Airflow channel | Front / Top / Rear / Bottom |
LED illumination | ✓ |
LEDs (pcs.) | 48 |
LED type | ARGB - 5V |
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.) | 1 |
SSD bracket for PSU shroud | - |
LED strips (pcs.) | 0 |
Cable ties (pcs.) | 9 |
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 | Steel |
Front panel | Steel |
Side panel | Glass |
Side panel window | Steel |
Stands | ABS |
Approvals | CE, UKCA |
RoHS | ✓ |
Reach | ✓ |
WEEE | ✓ |
Triman | ✓ |
Warranty (Years) | 3 |
International hotline / free of charge | ✓ / DE, FR, US |
Article number | BGW59 |
EAN code | 4260052190661 |
Dimensions, package (L x W x H), (mm) | 575 x 319 x 628 |
Gross weight, package (kg) | 15.5 |
Pieces per packaging unit | 1 |
RRP (€) | 239.90 |