Description

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DARK BASE 701 White

Maximum Airflow Meets Timeless Design

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Highlights

Performance All The Way

MAXIMUM AIRFLOW

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

SILENT WINGS 4 PWM HIGH-SPEED FANS

Three pre-installed Silent Wings 4 140mm PWM high-speed fans make no compromise between maximum performance and virtually inaudible operation.

USABILITY AT ALL LEVELS

Designed for users of all experience levels with convenient fan and radiator brackets, tool-less drive installation, and smart cable routing options.

MADE FOR CUSTOM LOOPS

With huge dimensions and radiator compatibility up to 360mm, this case is your playground for individual custom water-cooling loops.

Specifications

Technical Data

Model
BGW59
Color
White
Pre-installed Fans
3x Silent Wings 4 140mm PWM High-Speed
Max Radiator Support
Up to 360mm
Fan Hub Capacity
Up to 8 PWM Fans + 2 ARGB Devices
Side Panel
Tempered Glass with White Painted Side Bars

Premium Features

Engineered for Excellence

The DARK BASE 701 White combines exceptional build quality with thoughtful design, delivering a high-end PC case that satisfies both performance enthusiasts and aesthetic purists.

Convenient Connectivity

Features a combined PWM and ARGB hub for up to 8 PWM fans and 2 additional ARGB devices, with pre-installed fans connected by default.

Timeless Design with ARGB Illumination

ARGB LEDs at the front panel offer multiple colors and modes to individualize the look, with optional motherboard synchronization.

Tempered Glass Window

The high-quality, fully windowed side panel made of tempered glass with white painted side bars offers a perfect view of your components.

Additional information
General Specifications
Article Number
BGW59
Brand
be quiet!
EAN
4260052190661
Model
be quiet! DARK BASE 701 White PC Case
Warranty
3
Dimensions & Compatibility
Case size excl. stands (L x W x H), (mm)
565 x 249 x 495
Case size incl. stands (L x W x H), (mm)
565 x 249 x 523
Expansion slots
7 + 3
Motherboard compatibility
E-ATX (30.5 x 27.5cm), ATX, M-ATX, Mini-ITX
Net weight (kg)
12.8
Pieces per Packaging Unit
1
Volume (l)
69.64
Clearances (GPU/CPU/PSU)
Graphics card length with HDD cage installed (mm)
415
Graphics card length with HDD cage removed (mm)
415
Max. construction height of CPU cooler unit (mm)
185
Maximum PCIe slots with vertical graphics card (pcs.)
3
Maximum PSU dimensions excl. bottom fan (mm)
250
Maximum PSU dimensions incl. bottom fan (mm)
250
PSU form factor
ATX PS/2
Cooling & Fan Support
Air pressure at 100% PWM / 12V (mm H2O)
2.36
Airflow at 100% PWM / 12V (CFM / m3/h)
78.4 / 133.2
Connector
4-pin PWM
Fan at front
1x Silent Wings 4 140mm PWM high-speed White
Fan at rear
1x Silent Wings 4 140mm PWM high-speed White
Fan at top
1x Silent Wings 4 140mm PWM high-speed White
Fan controller
Fan speed at 100% PWM / 12V (rpm)
1900
Input current (A)
0.4
Input power (W)
4.8
Lifespan (h / 25°C)
300,000
Max fan Speed
1900
Max fans bottom (mm)
1x 140 / 1x 120
Max fans front (mm)
3x 140 / 3x 120
Max fans rear (mm)
1x 140 / 1x 120
Max fans top (mm)
3x 140 / 3x 120
Maximum fans
8
Noise level at 100% PWM / 12V (dB(A))
29.3
Voltage range (V DC)
5 - 13.2
Radiator Support
Max top radiator
120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360
Storage & Bays
2.5 slots (max.)
5
2.5 slots (scope of delivery)
3
3.5 slots (max.)
3
3.5 slots (scope of delivery)
2
5.25 bays (pcs.)
-
Front I/O & Connectivity
HD Audio I/O
Mic + Audio
USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C
1
USB 3.2 Type A
2
Lighting & Controller
LED illumination
LED type
ARGB - 5V
LEDs (pcs.)
48
LEDs synchronizable with controller/motherboard
Damping, Filters & Insulation
Anti-vibration decoupled fan
Anti-vibration decoupled HDD
Anti-vibration decoupled PSU
Removeable dust filters - Bottom
1
Removeable dust filters - Front
1
Materials & Build
Additional standoffs (pcs.)
1
Cable ties (pcs.)
9
Material - Front panel
Steel
Material - Side panel
Glass
Material - Side panel window
Steel
Material - Stands
ABS
Material - Top cover
Steel
Mesh Front Panel
Compliance & Logistics
Dimensions, package (L x W x H), (mm)
575 x 319 x 628
Environmental directives - Reach
Environmental directives - RoHS
Environmental directives - Triman
Environmental directives - WEEE
Gross Weight (Package)
15.5
International hotline / free of charge
✓ / DE, FR, US
Safety certification - Approvals
CE, UKCA
Downloads
ManualPDF
DatasheetPDF
DimensionsJPG
About brand
German Engineering · Silent Performance

About be quiet!

be quiet! is a premium German PC hardware brand, recognised worldwide for designing high-performance components with an uncompromising focus on silence.

Founded in Germany, be quiet! has earned the trust of enthusiasts, gamers, creators and system builders the world over through exceptional build quality, reliability and near-silent operation.

Ultra-Quiet Design
German Engineering
Premium Components
Long Warranties

Designed in Germany

Every be quiet! product is engineered and quality-controlled in Germany, with meticulous attention to acoustics, airflow, thermals and long-term durability.

That engineering-first approach means each one performs exactly as intended: quietly and efficiently.

What be quiet! is known for

  • Ultra-quiet, high-efficiency power supplies
  • High-performance CPU coolers with silent operation
  • Low-noise PC cases optimised for airflow and reduced vibration
  • Premium fans engineered for strong airflow at minimal noise

Trusted by enthusiasts and professionals

be quiet! hardware is widely used in gaming PCs, professional workstations, content-creation systems, and quiet home and office builds.

Authorised UK Service Centre

As an authorised UK service centre, we supply genuine be quiet! products backed by full manufacturer warranty and local UK support.

Shipping & Delivery

Shipping & Delivery Information

Free UK delivery
Dispatch cut-off: 2:00pm
UK shipping only

  • 🚚
    UK mainland: Free standard next-day / 2-day delivery (subject to courier terms).
  • ⏱️
    Same-day dispatch: Order before 2:00pm Monday–Friday.
  • 📍
    Extended areas: Highlands, NI, ROI & Channel Islands typically 2–5 working days.
  • 🛑
    No collection: We ship orders only.

Shipping Only

Please note that we do not offer collections. All orders are shipped via our courier partners.

Delivery services are subject to courier availability and local conditions.

Weekend Orders

Orders placed after 2:00pm on Friday or during the weekend
are processed on the next working day (normally Monday).

Bank holidays may also affect dispatch and delivery times.

UK Delivery
Free standard next-day / 2-day to UK mainland (subject to courier terms)
  • Free standard delivery on all orders
  • 📦UK mainland only for next-day / 2-day services
  • 🕑Cut-off: order before 2:00pm (Mon–Fri) for same-day dispatch
Extended Delivery Areas
Typically 2–5 working days
  • 🏔️Scottish Highlands
  • 🇬🇧Northern Ireland
  • 🇮🇪Republic of Ireland
  • 🏝️Channel Islands

Delivery times can vary depending on courier availability and local conditions.

International Shipping
We do not ship outside the UK
We currently only ship within the UK and do not offer international delivery.

Delivery times are estimates and may be affected by courier delays outside of our control.