be quiet! Dark Base 701 Black Midi Tower
- 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
- Product conception, design and quality control in Germany
Maximum airflow and usability
Dark Base 701 Black makes no compromises in performance and is designed for easy handling with its outstanding usability. Subtle ARGB illumination perfectly rounds up this high-end case.
| Design |
| Maximum PSU length |
26 cm |
| Maximum graphics card length |
41.5 cm |
| Maximum CPU cooler height |
18.5 cm |
| RGB control button |
Yes |
| On/off button |
Yes |
| Anti-dust filter |
Yes |
| Tempered glass panel(s) |
Yes |
| Illumination location |
Front |
| Illumination colour |
Multi |
| Illumination |
Yes |
| Side window |
Yes |
| Number of expansion slots |
10 |
| Number of 2.5″ bays |
2 |
| Number of 3.5″ bays |
3 |
| Supported motherboard form factors |
ATX, EATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Material |
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Glass, Steel |
| Type |
PC |
| Form factor |
Midi Tower |
| Power supply |
| Supported power supply form factors |
ATX, PS2 |
| Power supply included |
No |
| Ports & interfaces |
| Audio output |
Yes |
| Audio input |
Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
| Cooling |
| Top radiator sizes supported |
140,240,360,120,280 mm |
| Rear radiator sizes supported |
120 mm |
| Front radiator sizes supported |
120,140,240,280,360 mm |
| Maximum airflow |
78.4 cfm |
| Noise level (high speed) |
29.3 dB |
| Fan rated current |
0.4 A |
| Fan power consumption |
4.8 W |
| Maximum air pressure |
2.36 mmH2O |
| Fan speed |
0 – 1900 RPM |
| Fan rated voltage |
12 V |
| Bottom fans diameters supported |
120,140 mm |
| Number of bottom fans supported (max) |
1 |
| Top fans diameters supported |
120,140 mm |
| Number of top fans supported (max) |
3 |
| Top fans installed |
1x 140 mm |
| Rear fans diameters supported |
120,140 mm |
| Number of rear fans supported (max) |
1 |
| Rear fans installed |
1x 140 mm |
| Front fans diameters supported |
120,140 mm |
| Number of front fans supported (max) |
3 |
| Front fans installed |
1x 140 mm |
| Storage |
| Supported HDD sizes |
2.5,3.5″ |
| Technical details |
| Sustainability compliance |
Yes |
| Sustainability certificates |
Triman |
| Compliance certificates |
CE, REACH, RoHS, UKCA, WEEE |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight |
12.8 kg |
| Height |
495 mm |
| Depth |
565 mm |
| Width |
249 mm |
| Packaging data |
| Package weight |
15.5 kg |
| Package height |
670 mm |
| Package depth |
594 mm |
| Package width |
343 mm |
| LED controller |
Yes |
| Other features |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) |
300000 h |
| Fan connector |
4-pin |
| Volume |
69.64 L |
