be quiet!, the German manufacturer for premium PC components, has announced that the Dark Base Pro 901 will be available to purchase from June 27 at a recommended retail price of €319.90 / $299.90 / £319.99. The Dark Base Pro 901 is a user-friendly, high-end case that incorporates a number of innovative solutions and state-of-the-art features, including the option for an inverted layout, ARGB lighting, vertical VGA installation, and a 15-watt wireless charger that allows users to quickly charge their smartphones and other devices. be quiet! also announced the Riser Cable and HDD Cage 2 today, two new accessories that are compatible with the Dark Base Pro 901 and other select cases from the company.
be quiet! Dark Base Pro 901 Highlights
- Interchangeable top cover and front panel for either maximum airflow or virtually inaudible operation
- Fan and radiator brackets with integrated fan hub in front and top make installation a breeze
- 3 Silent Wings 4 PWM fans for a virtually inaudible operation and high performance
- Touch-sensitive I/O panel for state-of-the-art operation
- Generous dimensions ensure operation of E-ATX motherboards and radiators up to 420mm
- Advanced VGA holder prevents sag of even the largest graphics cards
- Well-conceived system for an extremely user-friendly handling
- Versatile motherboard tray for an inverted layout option
- Flexible cable bars make for a neat interior
- Power supply can be easily installed from the back of the case
- Subtle ARGB lighting in the front and the PSU Shroud
- Tempered glass side window allowing a superb view of the PC components
From a be quiet! press release:
Silence and performance optimized
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 420mm 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.