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SHADOW BASE 800 Black

High Airflow PC Case for Maximum Performance

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Highlights

Airflow All the Way

HIGH AIRFLOW AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE

For all who strive for maximum performance – especially with water-cooled systems – the Shadow Base 800 with its extremely air-permeable front and top cover is the right choice. The dust filter can be easily removed for cleaning.

PURE WINGS 3 FANS

With 3 pre-installed Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM fans, Shadow Base 800 provides enough airflow to cool the most demanding components. Even at maximum speed, the fans operate at only 21.9 dB(A).

SIZE MATTERS

With its remarkably large dimensions, Shadow Base 800 sets no limits on creativity. It can accommodate radiators up to 420mm, E-ATX motherboards and even the largest graphics cards.

NEAT INTERIOR

No matter the size or number of components built into the Shadow Base 800: with the cleverly integrated cable management bar you can easily avoid annoying clutter. This results in a clean interior.

Specifications

Technical Data

Model
BGW60
Pre-installed Fans
3x Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM
Max Radiator Support
Up to 420mm
Motherboard Support
E-ATX
Fan Noise Level
21.9 dB(A) max
Front I/O
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2

Premium Features

Engineered for Excellence

The Shadow Base 800 combines exceptional airflow with premium build quality, delivering a versatile platform for high-performance and water-cooled systems alike.

Modern I/O Port

A USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C port on the front I/O panel allows the use of the latest hardware, complemented by 2 USB 3.2 connectors for versatile connectivity.

Tempered Glass Window

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

Easy Maintenance

The dust filter on the air-permeable front and top cover can be easily removed for cleaning, ensuring optimal airflow over time.

Additional information
General Specifications
Article Number
BGW60
Brand
be quiet!
EAN
4260052190609
Model
be quiet! SHADOW BASE 800 Black PC Case
Warranty
3
Dimensions & Compatibility
Case size excl. stands (L x W x H), (mm)
550 x 247 x 503
Case size incl. stands (L x W x H), (mm)
550 x 247 x 522
Expansion slots
7
Motherboard compatibility
E-ATX / ATX / M-ATX / Mini-ITX
Net weight (kg)
11.7
Pieces per Packaging Unit
1
Volume (l)
62.74
Clearances (GPU/CPU/PSU)
Graphics card length with HDD cage installed (mm)
430
Graphics card length with HDD cage removed (mm)
430
Max. construction height of CPU cooler unit (mm)
180
Maximum PCIe slots with vertical graphics card (pcs.)
7
Maximum PSU dimensions excl. bottom fan (mm)
305
Maximum PSU dimensions incl. bottom fan (mm)
260
PSU form factor
ATX PS/2
Cooling & Fan Support
Air pressure at 100% PWM / 12V (mm H2O)
0.96
Airflow at 100% PWM / 12V (CFM / m3/h)
57.4 / 97.5
Airflow channel
Front / Top / Rear / Bottom
Connector
4-pin PWM
Fan at front
1x Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM
Fan at rear
1x Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM
Fan at top
1x Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM
Fan speed at 100% PWM / 12V (rpm)
1200
Input current (A)
0.3
Input power (W)
3.6
Lifespan (h / 25°C)
80,000
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))
21.9
Voltage range (V DC)
12
Radiator Support
Max top radiator
120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360 / 420
Radiator front (mm)
120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360 / 420
Radiator rear (mm)
120
Front I/O & Connectivity
HD Audio I/O
Mic + Audio
USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C
1
USB 3.2 Type A
2
Damping, Filters & Insulation
Anti-vibration decoupled HDD
Anti-vibration decoupled PSU
Removeable dust filters - Bottom
1
Removeable dust filters - Front
1
Side panel insulation mats
Materials & Build
Cable ties (pcs.)
6 (Velcro) / 4 (Velcro)
LED strips (pcs.)
0
Material - Front panel
ABS
Material - Side panel
Steel
Material - Side panel window
Tempered glass
Material - Stands
ABS
Material - Top cover
ABS
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)
13.2
International hotline / free of charge
✓ / DE, FR, US
Safety certification - Approvals
CE, UKCA
Other
Dimensions (L×W×H)
Front: 140 x 25 x 140 / Rear: 140 x 25 x 140 / Top: 140 x 25 x 140
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.