be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2
ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX
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Top product that was produced miserably
A really great case. Visually the hammer and the individual components of the case are almost consistently high quality. Ausstattunsmässig of course TOP. I have an E-ATX board Z390 Aorus Extreme installed. The cooler on the back of the board tightens a bit but otherwise also enough space. Because of the installation of the motherboard I have contacted the support. This knew exactly what I'm talking about (collision motherboard cooling) and could help me immediately.
What is not at all possible is how the case was cobbled together.....without attention to detail and without caution. The following points are to be criticized:
- 3 cross screws screwed up
- 2 threads do not grip
- Scratches on the mainboard sled
- Cover of the backside all mounted diagonally
- The silver stripe was only glued on selectively. This is evident if you look closely....man sees exactly where was glued. (slight indentations)
- Transitions do not fit neatly over each other
- Angles are badly bent
- Installation traces
Maybe I'm nitpicking, but from a "quality product" in this price range, I just expect more in terms of care.Pro
- Equipment
- Design
- Space
- Volume
- Technical Support
Contra
- PROCESSING!!
Great case, but inserting the PSU shouldn't be that frustrating...
This case has plenty of nice features, such as 3 USB 3.0 ports (1 fast charging), a USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 port, a Qi charging pad, a tempered glass window, plenty of space, and is incredibly modular, allowing for the window to be placed left or right, and the mainboard to be inverted or not. Even the RGB LED strips can be placed wherever you like.
Installing the PSU requires removing the PSU shroud, then the PSU mounting rack. A minor inconvenience, but the instruction manual does a poor job at explaining where all the screws are on the shroud. Also, one of the screws was too tight to remove, so I had to bend the shroud open and work with extremely little space to properly fasten the PSU to a mounting rack I couldn't even remove.
While the case can be a bit frustrating to work with due to its extreme modularity, the same modularity can also make it somewhat easier to work with than with other cases. Best example would be connecting the fan headers and CPU power cables at the top of the motherboard. Usually, the space is very tight, especially if you've got a huge CPU cooler. By removing the top cover, you can easily increase the space to work with.
Unfortunately, there is very little space in the back of the case, making it very difficult to close the back panel.
Also, I'm slightly disappointed that the side window can not be opened like a door, and needs to be unscrewed instead.Pro
- 4 USB ports in total, no USB 2
- 1 USB-C port
- 2 RGB LED strips
- Qi charging pad
- Silent
- Tempered glass window
- Modular
- Plenty of space inside
- Has a stepless fan speed switch
- Has a controller for up to 8 fans and 2 RGB LEDs
- Has a LED switch to cycle through different lightning styles, including mainboard sync
Contra
- PSU installation is incredibly frustrating
- There's an intermediate power cable between case and PSU
- If you forget to turn the PSU on, you'll have to open the case again...
- Some screws are fastened way too tightly, making them extremely hard to remove
- Instruction manual does not explain why the case needs 2 SATA power cables
- Front door feels extremely cheap
- Very little space in the back
- Fan speed switch has an auto mode for the mainboard, but it doesn't seem to work
- LED switch is difficult to press
This review was created for a different variant: Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX)
Not always well thought out.
The case looks good and actually offers a lot of space.
However, many things are solved in a complicated way (power supply cover, screwing on the 5 1/4" drives, SSD mounts).Pro
- A lot of space
- Good fans
- Looks good
Contra
- Little space for cables behind mainboard
- Extremely annoying mounting of the spare part cover
- Bad manual
Very modular, beautiful case
Very flexible, large enclosure that offers many different ways to fit hardware. I opted for an inverted build with water cooling.
The advantage of an inverted build is that the thick parts of the motherboard (RAM sticks, CPU, I/O connections) are in the middle of the case. This allows more space for a radiator in the lid, which also hides the small, unsightly cables that are normally connected in the lower part of the motherboard. The PSU shroud allows for hidden cable management and makes the case look less empty. In addition, you could install an SSD, a 120mm fan or, as in my case, a water pump with reservoir on the shroud. The PCB hub on the back of the motherboard is very practical and provides the possibility to connect 8 additional fans. The LED strips supplied can also be connected to the PCB hub. The fans and LED strips connected to the PCB hub can be controlled manually from the front or simply through the motherboard's bios. I find the induction plate on the lid very useful, as my smartphone supports this type of charging. I use it very often. Visually, I really like the case. It allows for clean cable management and the darkened side window just looks great.
For the inverted installation, I had to screw around a lot and some screws were so tight that I almost destroyed the screws when I unscrewed them. I could only unscrew them after heating them up with a hot air blower. To install my 420mm radiator in the front, I also had to apply a lot of pressure and drill two holes in the case. There was also a mistake in the manual: the PCB hub needs the SATA connector as a power connector. This was not described in the manual. These are not major errors, but they would be easy to fix.
For any modder who is planning to build a quiet feast for the eyes, I can recommend this case with "guetem Gwüsse".Pro
- inverted mounting
- Cable management
- PSU Shroud
- Controllable PCB hub
- LED strips supplied
- Induction plate on the lid
- darkened side window
Contra
- Screw shop
- incorrect manual
- not all 420mm radiators fit directly at the front
This review was created for a different variant: Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX)
Flexible enclosure construction kit for advanced users with high requirements
A very good enclosure, but definitely not easy to handle. In some respects almost more of a "do-it-yourself enclosure construction kit" than an enclosure
Where e.g. in "normal" cases the installation of the PSU is a matter of 4 screws and 2 minutes, here you first have to 1) unscrew the PSU cover, then 2) remove one HDD cage, then 3) unscrew the PSU bracket to 4) mount the PSU to the PSU bracket. Don't forget to connect any modular power cables to the PSU at this point, because the PSU is practically inaccessible after installation. 5) Connect the power cable from the enclosure to the PSU 6) Screw the PSU bracket to the enclosure 7) Refit the HDD cage 8) Refit the PSU cover. Refit the power supply unit cover.
You can do practically anything with the case, but it's not IKEA-simple and unfortunately be quiet! has skimped on the manual (minimum number of illustrations). When removing the top cover, for example, it would have been helpful to start by lifting the front panel, but the manual more or less says: Take off the cover.
I find it very cool that the HDD cages are open "to the rear", so that the whole SATA cable tangle disappears behind the mainboard. At the same time, I find it less understandable that the space behind the mainboard is very limited. The enclosure is so spacious and just 5mm more would have made a big difference.Pro
- Very flexible
- HDD cages do not collide with graphics card (rear connections)
- LEDs not permanently installed
- Space for heat exchanger (water cooling)
- Very high quality
Contra
- Not very intuitive (detailed manual study a must!)
- Saving on the manual
- Only 3 of 5 HDD cages supplied
- Little space behind mainboard
This review was created for a different variant: Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX)
Cracked PSU mounting
What's with the PSU flourish? Damn it was awkward to install the PSU. If the PSU breaks on me, I'm throwing the case in the trash: I don't like mounting that shit again. The Qi Charging Station also produces coil whining. It just whistles, and the whole case is just built way too complicated. Manual insufficiently documented.
This review was created for a different variant: Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX)
Case looks great and has lots of options
Pro
- Qi wireless charger
- Lots of space for components
- Design looks great
- Very quiet
- Power supply supply shroud keeps things neat and organised
Contra
- Not much space for cable routing
- Power and HDD leds are too bright for me
- Instruction manual is not very informative
This review was created for a different variant: Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX)
Very good equipment, but the handling is hell
Pro
- Up to 8 x 140mm fans
- Fan controller pre-installed
- Plenty of space
- Modular structure
- Wireless charging of the smartphone
Contra
- Removing the screws is almost impossible in places
Heavy duty case for high performant builds
Pro
- Big. Very Big.
- Inverted MB possible
- Lots of fans
Contra
- PSU hard to reach
- No cable rails
- Lots of different screws
Perfect for a black build
Pro
- Form factor, installation options
- Look, Design
- Mostly high quality workmanship
Contra
- Cheap screws, break quickly
- Instructions not very helpful
This review was created for a different variant: Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX)
Excellent
Pro
- modular
- customisable
- spacious
- silent
- excellent airflow
- standard equipment
Contra
- cumbersome to make it sinister
- price
- mounting the power supply unit
This review was created for a different variant: Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX)
Be quiet big tower 900 rev 2
Pro
- Well insulated, especially the door
- invertible
- quality
Contra
- price
- little space for cable management. you really have to press it to make it fit.
This review was created for a different variant: Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX)
Not suitable for a beginner very poor manual but the quality is brilliant.
This review was created for a different variant: Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX)
Power supply installation not possible with reasonable effort.
The power supply is placed under a cover, which looks nice. Removing the cover is tricky, though, since the manual doesn't say anything about which of the numerous screws have to be loosened. I only managed the exercise after intensively searching for a corresponding clip on YouTube. If you ever need another power connection, you have to disassemble the PC again to get to the power supply. There is an opening in the center of the cover. However, it is much too small.
Furthermore: The power supply is installed a few centimeters away from the back panel, which is why the power connection is made via a specially designed bezel on the PC's back, which has a second on/off switch. A short power cable is responsible for the connection between the panel and the power supply, which is equipped with the usual C14 plugs for 10 amps. However, stronger power supplies like the Dark Power Pro 12 from the same manufacturer as the case are equipped with a C19/C20 device plug for 16A. The PC case is therefore only suitable for power supplies with the usual C14 connectors.
I would buy again immediately
Complex housing with a lot of space and conversion options. The invertibility was very important to me, because otherwise my glass pane would be on the wall. I am very satisfied.
Pro
- Design
- Inervious
- RGB afford included
- plenty of space for water cooling
- Equipment
Contra
- much to screw
- Price
This review was created for a different variant: Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX)
Top housing
The case looks very smart and the workmanship also looks visually high-quality.
The assembly of the PC went smoothly for me. The PSU cover can be removed on the glass side with 3 screws and on the closed side with 2 loosened screws. In order to screw the PSU into place, I had to remove 2-3 fan slot plates from the case to be able to place the screws. I installed the Silent Loop 2 (360mm) water cooling system on top. The case lid can be easily clipped out for this. I had to place the cooler on top of the case skeleton and screw the fans to the cooler from below. Then simply mount the enclosure head again. One drive bay is lost in the process. The cable management on the side that is obscured has to be routed carefully so that the side lid can be closed again properly. What I personally also liked was the mounting of the SSD on the PSU cover, which shows off my hard drive. In addition, two hard drives can be hidden under the PSU cover. This is an advantage, as the holders for them are unattractive to look at in my opinion.
Furthermore, a fan can also be mounted on the cover if you don't need the hard drive slots down there.
I only noticed two shortcomings:
-The fan control board on the opposite side had two crooked pins from the factory. I was able to save one, but I tore one off when I bent it back. I have to say that I did not use them at all, as my mainboard automatically takes care of this task anyway.
-Furthermore, I noticed during the graphics card assembly that those important fastening screw threads can be very sensitive and turn round.
Conclusion:
The case looks great and can be adapted to most needs. But it also has its weak points. I don't regret the purchase at all and am very satisfied.Pro
- Very customisable
- Plenty of space
- SSD and fan mounting option on PSU cover
- Hidden HDD slots
- Very many fan options
- Very quiet
Contra
- The screw threads are sometimes very tricky
- The pins of the (possible) housing fan control were bent
- Additional HDD slots are unattractive to look at
For the price, one might expect a little more.
A lot of screwing and the quality of the screws and, for example, the USB plug on the front are rather poor.
But otherwise great looks and lots of space.This review was created for a different variant: Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX)
Good quality enclosure, but PSU installation is not practical
Advice to be quiet: please take CoolerMaster as a role model with regard to PSU installation and fixing of Blu-ray drives.
Pro
- QI charging surface
- Plenty of space
- Very quiet
Contra
- PSU installation is awkward
- With 2nd Blu-ray drive, only one side can be screwed on
- Manual not really helpful
This review was created for a different variant: Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX)
well
This review was created for a different variant: Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX)
Super enclosure
Pro
- modular
- good insulation
- Very much space
- Despite other opinions, installation of the power supply unit is actually simple
Contra
- quite expensive
This review was created for a different variant: Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX)
Removal of the power supply unit is not possible without massive mechanical damage to the case and power supply unit.
Caution!, the housing has gross construction errors!
The PSU could be mounted in its mounting cage, but it can't be removed without causing mechanical damage, because the opening holes are too tightly dimensioned!
This means: the defective power supply, which would have been very expensive and had many years of warranty, is now mechanically defective.
Exciting: the power supply is also from be quiet! - the first power supply in 1/4 century that is already defective when purchased.
Of course, there are many other construction errors, for example, be quiet! requires a metal cage and 7 screws for each installed hard drive. That's not even close to an intelligent design.
Pro
- Pretty
Contra
- Much too expensive for the lousy quality
- The power supply cage can be removed but not without massive mechanical damage
- Bungling construction #2: for one disc you need a metal cage and 7(!) screws
- 10 years ago cases were half as expensive and twice as practical
- Lousy manual because too little information and incomplete drawings
- be quiet! doesn't explain the benefit of the flexibility of the functions
This review was created for a different variant: Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX)
Elegant and Basic
Best case so far. You have a lot of space for components and it looks elegant and yet chic. Back should be a little wider for lazy cable management but goes.
This review was created for a different variant: Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX)
Very good except for side cover
Pro
- Quiet fan
- Plenty of space
Contra
- Side cover glass susceptible to breakage
- Side covers are fixed with 4 screws (tedious to open)
- Was surprised when unpacking how big the case is (check dimensions before buying)
The best case
I've been using this case for 1 year now, it's perfect, big, the dust filters are very useful and there's plenty of room. It is perfect, big, the dust filters are very useful and there is a lot of space, everything can be organised and it is easy to dismantle. In addition, it allows you to make your computer very quiet while ensuring a cooling top of the top! I recommend it without hesitation.
This review was created for a different variant: Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX)
Cool Case
Pro
- Nice
- Structured design
- All cables are hidden
- Inductive charging possible
- LED strip included
- SSD and HDD hidden installation
- Installation of 2 drives possible!
Contra
- Little space for cable routing
- No space for a water cooling (in the lid) except in the inverted construction
This review was created for a different variant: Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX)
be Quiet! rev.2 Big Tower
Everything is just right.
Price is io for this product.Pro
- Spacious
- Optics
- simply top
- Place for large graphics cards
Contra
- nothing
This review was created for a different variant: Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX)
Nice quality, but crappy for an eatx
Pro
- good quality
Contra
- shoddy mounting for an eatx motherboard
This review was created for a different variant: Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX)
Great size
The problems could be mine. However, the installation should be better described.
Pro
- Additional parts
Contra
- With 1200W power supply there is a large open area
- Shroud is difficult to remove
- Problems with connecting the IO
- Charge pad doesn't work
This review was created for a different variant: Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX)
Fully meets my expectations
Worth every franc for me .....
Pro
- Quality
- Modular
- Place
Contra
- what !!
This review was created for a different variant: Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX, XL-ATX)
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