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Review: be quiet! Pure Base 600

by Parm Mann on 17 January 2017, 12:00

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Conclusion

...if you've out-grown a loud and garish full-tower, be quiet!'s humble newcomer could be just what the doctor ordered.

The be quiet! Pure Base 600 is a sensible, no-frills enclosure for users looking to build a subtle, functional and ultra-quiet PC.

Considering the enclosure's simplicity - it does nothing we've not seen before - we're surprised at how enjoyable it has been to work with. It's a case of focussing on the basics and making sure the little details are right. These include good-quality fans, an integrated three-stage controller and sound-dampened panels on the front, top and sides.

Storage bays of the 2.5in, 3.5in and 5.25in variety are plentiful, as are fan mounts, and build quality is good throughout. The only obvious omission is a lack of USB Type-C, and of course, if you're seeking ultimate performance, flashy lights or a chance to show off your internal hardware, this isn't the case for you. On the flip side, if you've out-grown a loud and garish full-tower, be quiet!'s humble newcomer could be just what the doctor ordered.

Bottom line: the Pure Base 600 isn't the most exciting chassis you'll ever see, yet it's quiet, capable and recommended to users wanting to refine their PC experience.

The Good
 
The Bad
Super easy to build into
Sleek, uncluttered exterior
Ultra-quiet Pure Wings 2 fans
Integrated three-step fan controller
Doesn't ditch optical bays for the sake of
Sound-dampened front, top and sides
 
No USB Type-C
Stifled front intake



be quiet! Pure Base 600

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The be quiet! Pure Base 600 chassis is available to purchase from Scan Computers.

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Covers _up_ the essentials, like unobstructed front cooling.
I like the looks of this. A properly thought through quality case with everything you need at a decent price.
Dashers
Covers _up_ the essentials, like unobstructed front cooling.

Case fans are so slow these days that you'd never notice the pressure drop, and it keeps the noise in
“Stifled front intake” *stifled yawn*; `venturi effect`.
do you think the designers of these cases are idiots?
I think it looks elegant and smart but this side vent thing bugs me a little , logic suggests it being restrictive to airflow. Detrimental ?, depends on what components you are running I suppose as to internal temps. Nice to have an optical bay , apart from the fact I still use a DVD burner I also use a removable hard drive caddy and I like it all together in one box rather than plug in various leads all over the place for externals.