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be quiet! BGW59 Dark Base 701 Mid Tower PC Case | Mesh Front | Airflow Optimized | 3 Pre-Installed Silent Wings 4 Fans | ARGB Lighting with Controller | Tempered Glass | PWM and ARGB Hub | White

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  • Open mesh design for highest airflow and performance
  • 3 pre-installed Silent Wings 4 140mm PWM high-speed fans offer maximum performance
  • Fan controller with PWM motherboard sync option
  • PWM and ARGB Hub for up to 8 PWM fans and 2 ARGB components
  • ARGB lighting with integrated ARGB controller for a stunning look
  • Exceptional usability with easily accessible features such as removable fan- and radiator brackets in the top and front
  • Versatile motherboard tray for an inverted layout option
  • Simple and tool-less installation of HDDs and SSDs
  • Cable routing channels for professional cable management and a neat interior
  • Tempered glass side window allowing a superb view of the PC components
  • 3-year manufacturer’s warranty
  • Product conception, design and quality control in Germany
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Maximum Airflow
Maximum Airflow

For all who strive for maximum airflow be it with water-cooled or air-cooled systems Dark Base 701 with its extremely air permeable front and top cover is the right choice.

Silent Wings 4 140mm PWM high-speed fans
Silent Wings 4 140mm PWM high-speed fans

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.

Invertable
Invertable

Dark Base 701 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.

Made for custom loops
Made for custom loops

Dark Base 701 Black sets almost no limits to your creativity. With its huge dimensions and radiator compatibility up to 360mm, you can consider Dark Base 701 your playground and home for your individual custom water-cooling loop. 

Convenient Connectivity
Convenient Connectivity

Dark Base 701 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 IO panels fan and ARGB controllers. The preinstalled fans are connected to the fan hub by default, so you have the cases cooling setup under your control without having to rewire any cables.

Timeless Design with ARGB Connectivity
Timeless Design with ARGB Connectivity

Dark Base 701 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 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.

Tempered glass window
Tempered glass window

The high-quality, fully windowed side panel offers a perfect view of the components inside your PC case. The window is made of tinted and tempered glass with black painted side bars.

Maximum airflow and usability
Dark Base 701 White makes no compromises in performance and is designed for easy handling with its outstanding usability.

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The be quiet! BGW59 Dark Base 701 is a white PC case with a mesh front, three pre-installed 140mm Silent Wings 4 PWM fans, and support for radiators up to 360mm. It suits gaming and workstation builders who prioritize airflow and flexible air- or liquid-cooling options.

Recommended For

  • PC gamers and workstation builders who want an airflow-focused case for heat-producing components, with mesh front and top panels, three pre-installed 140 mm fans, and room for up to 360 mm radiators.
  • Builders who value an organized installation and expect to add or adjust fans and lighting: the case has removable front and top brackets, cable-routing channels, and an integrated PWM/ARGB hub.
  • Builders planning a large-component showcase build, such as one with a long graphics card or tall air cooler, who want a roomy white chassis with a tempered-glass side panel.
  • Air-cooled builders who need an inverted layout for a left-side desk placement and are willing to reconfigure the case around that orientation.
  • Users seeking airflow with some noise-conscious features, such as included Silent Wings 4 fans and sound-damping material, rather than a fully sealed silent enclosure.

Real-World Use Scenarios

  • For a gaming PC with a heat-producing graphics card, the mesh front and included fans provide a ready-to-use airflow setup; independent testing found strong GPU cooling in its test configuration.
  • For everyday work, gaming, or a demanding workload, users can switch among the case’s fan-speed settings to trade lower noise for more cooling; testing found that the quieter setting reduced maximum thermal performance.
  • When installing or upgrading components, the removable top and front brackets make fan or radiator fitting more accessible, while the cable-routing channels help keep the finished build organized.
  • For a build using a large liquid-cooling radiator, the case supports radiators up to 360 mm at the front or top, giving builders room to plan an AIO or custom loop without relying on a small-case layout.
  • For a white, windowed PC build, the tempered-glass side panel and controllable ARGB lighting make the components visible and let users coordinate the case lighting with the rest of the setup.
  • If a desk or room layout makes the usual case orientation inconvenient, builders can invert the motherboard tray so the system layout better suits the space and viewing direction.

Spec Summary

AttributeValue
Best ForATX, E-ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX PC builds with room for multiple fans, radiators, and full-length graphics cards
Case Design And CompatibilityWhite ATX full-tower chassis supporting E-ATX (30.5 × 27.5 cm), ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards
Cooling And Radiator SupportThree preinstalled 140 mm Silent Wings 4 fans rated at 1900 rpm, positioned at the front, top, and rear; supports up to 3 front, 3 top, 1 bottom, and 1 rear fan. Radiator support: front and top up to 360 mm, rear 120 mm
Storage And ExpansionDrive bays listed as up to 5 × 2.5-inch drives (3 included) and up to 3 × 3.5-inch drives (2 included); 7 + 3 expansion slots
Front I/O And ControllersFront I/O includes 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 × USB 3.2 Type-A, and 2 audio ports, plus a 3-step fan controller and ARGB controller
Materials And AppearanceSteel (SGCC) and ABS construction with a tempered-glass side panel, ARGB lighting, and bottom and front dust filters
Power Supply SupportPower supply not included; supports a PSU up to 250 mm long with bottom mounting
Component Clearance And Chassis SizeMaximum GPU length 430 mm and CPU cooler height 185 mm; chassis measures 565 × 249 × 523 mm and weighs 12.8 kg
Model Identifiersbe quiet! Dark Base 701 White, model BGW59