be quiet! Silent Base 802 Case Review

Complete System

Amazingly, I managed to stop taking panels off of this case for long enough that I could build a system inside it. There’s none of your fancy RGB stuff here, no big LED strips, no big and swanky arrays of radiators. Sure, this case can do all of that, but I wanted a clean and quiet professional build and that’s exactly what it delivered.

Cable routing isn’t a big deal when there’s no window to see it. However, it’s always nice to know that the airflow and interior are neat and tidy anyway. It certainly is pretty smart in here!

The lovely be quiet! CPU cooler looks superb in here, and despite being a larger cooler, it looks surprisingly small in this case. That being said, I have every confidence than even the largest CPU coolers will fit with ease.

I also managed to install an E-ATX motherboard in here with no serious issues. Sure, I covered over the cable routing grommets, but with all those holes cut into the sides, I can easily work around that. If it fits, it fits, right!?

The case is well suited to liquid cooling, with support for massive radiators. However, it’s set up really well for quiet air cooling.

However, the two front fans bring in cooler air from lower down ensuring the GPU and CPU get everything they need. The rear fan and the passive exhausts at the top and rear of the case ensure the heat is removed swiftly and quietly.

Overall, it’s just a really clean looking system. The huge amount of space in here meant that everything fit with ease and even though I picked a big GPU and a motherboard… it still looks pretty empty in here.

With all the panels back in place, you’ve got a lovely deprivation tank of a build. Ultra sleek and bold, and I love it.