be quiet! Pure Base 501 vs Fractal Design North
Key differences
- be quiet! Pure Base 501: max gpu length 368 mm vs 355 mm
- be quiet! Pure Base 501: max cooler height 178 mm vs 145 mm (19% higher)
Same on both: type mid tower, 3.5" bays 2, included fans 2, motherboards ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX.
| be quiet! Pure Base 501 | Fractal Design North | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Type | mid tower | mid tower |
| Side panel | steel | mesh |
| Front panel | solid | mesh |
| 2.5" bays | 5 | 4 |
| 3.5" bays | 2 | 2 |
| Included fans | 2 | 2 |
| Max GPU length | 368 mm | 355 mm |
| Max PSU length | 180 mm | 255 mm |
| Radiators | front 360, top 240 | front 360, top 240, side 280, rear 120 |
| Max cooler height | 178 mm | 145 mm |
| Motherboards | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |