The Best BeQuiet Case Ever - Light Base 900 FX Review

[@joeschmoe2697]

Just ordered mine in black for my second ever build, can’t wait!

[@foxcloud]

Mine will be here tomorrow. Coming from the Dynamic Evo XL

[@Boofatcha]

Me too! My first and last build was done in 2012 so it's about time. Cases sure have changed.

[@oldmanuru]

I like that you don't spend too too long on the cable management in these reviews. It's nice to get the truth of it.

[@OC3D]

I did say with this case I cant make it super tidy because of changing the motherboard all the time. You clearly could make it tidier though

[@thanenottroll6031]

Love the horizontal style, first saw this idea from Gamdias and thought it was pretty cool

[@seydaneen8970]

i like the horizontal style. i wish cooler master or someone would make an updated HAF XB Evo case or something like it

[@ronnie8274]

Good review, you present this wonderfully. I like this case.

[@kevint3821]

Fantastic review! Thanks Tom!

[@Rustyorange725]

Did a case mod on a tank style case and gave it 3d printed legs for that coffee table pc case look. Been rocking it for around 8 months now. That case makes me.wanna go bigger

[@RadioactiveLobster]

I just bought the Light Base 600 version of this. I think there are only some minor changes between the two (beyond the size and reduction to 120mm fans)

[@Excalabur50]

Cheers Guv, Bequite! are doing some great things ATM.

[@TheSocialGamer]

Tiny Tom..! I've been looking for a Full Tower but not many companies make'em like the standard ATX or Mid Tower flavor. the case in this video looks super clean.

[@Technopath47]

I am VERY tempted to use this chassis atop an actual coffee table so I can go with a really small desk. I've got a giant monitor on a TV stand that is on the floor, so I don't need the desk for my actual computer or displays, just a keyboard and mouse, so a chassis like this could make for some really cool sorta-minimal setups.

[@rotat8137]

for me the power supply placement is also an big problem but i think it is that they can sell it as an back connector case

[@jakesnow96]

Any front panel airflow options?

[@joeschmoe2697]

Those side intake fans are on a swivel if I remember correctly, so I think a mesh from option will probably eventually be an option and you can just swivel the fans over

[@stevewatson6839]

Tells us to watch to the end so's not to forget the treat at the end, then forgets it himself.🤣 Our Thomas, bless! 😃 I do like this case, I don't particularly like the cable management (Thank Cthulu for 1300W SF!) and I agree the PSU placement is daft. Vorspurung DUH! technik you might say. These chappies are German and it hasn't occurred to them to consult with Roman? Daft buggers. I liked this when it cropped up at shows and it doesn't disappoint; nor get so close as to annoy me into chucking my dummy. I'm going to check the measurements out because my Hi-Fi needs upgrading and horizontal this would make a fine addition to a stack. Good one Thomas milad, have a KitKat. 😉

[@DsLmaNiaC]

Great looking case and i hope really quiet.

[@ExpressKarmaTTV]

im planning on doing this build, does it sync the case and fans up with armoury crate?

[@ExpressKarmaTTV]

clearify say if aura sync / armoury crate is on music my MB and fans will the case follow as well?

[@Aggie_By_Name]

Possibly a stupid question but isn't the PSU in exactly the wrong place when it comes to CPU temps?

[@bigpoint58]

i can‘t decide between the new O11 compact and this one. be quiet seems a bit more future proof and I like the 420mm support.

[@hoppyrabbit1833]

OMG. What am I going to do? I've got an Antec Flux Pro on order, but I have got to have this Light Base 900. Can't afford both!

[@tadeoantonino]

What is the difference between the LX and DX versions?

[@TheSjuris]

Rgb fans included

[@KirkRichardson-r5t]

What motherboard was in the case when this video was made?

[@OC3D]

X870 Strix I think.....

[@CoffeeGameMovie]

7:20 i find the answer, it can handle 12 ARGB vents at the same time.

[@ronnyspanneveld8110]

Payed 170 Euro's for the DX version. its on the way from BeQuiet Germany, just got my UPS tracking number, will be my first BQ product :P Right now i am using the Antec c8 thats nearly the same. i WILL be using it in "table" mode since that why i bought it :P the 900 is 16Kg :P

[@MiddleofKnowhere]

yeah the PSU placement is confuzzling. I'd also like some better QOL features like easier filter removal. 140mm radiator support for side mount, mesh options to buy separately for front and side (or front and top) glass panels. etc. Love it though as it's totally the successor to the CoolerMaster HAF EVO XB.

[@martinbentley-v3s]

If I install a project zero type motherboard would there be any issues installing the PSU? It appears it’s very close to the back of the motherboard for connecting wiring. Do you have any recommendations for a build with the type zero motherboard and PSU as far as building it and what is your recommendation for a 1000-1200w PSU. I’m looking at an AMD5 ryzen 9 or 7 x3d. I’m an old MSFS user and looking at a new build for 2024 version. They recommend the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X as ideal processor. Would you also have a motherboard recommendation. Really appreciate it. Love you videos ❤️

[@CoffeeGameMovie]

Very nice case as the lightbase 600 too, but maan shown at 7:01 that HDD "rack" is so clustered, with just too many metal parts in it, not modern looking at all. For reference just look any video from the lian li vision compact, they made it so much learer, nicer.

[@Daisudori]

Nice dual chamber with room for 420mm and not being a full tower size.. Shame about all the leds tho.

[@OC3D]

You can get them without

[@Daisudori]

​@@OC3D Not without the light bar right? It looks fine when its off also tho. But id prefer mono color instead of the white strips.

[@TheSjuris]

@@Daisudori if you don’t want the light bar by some variant of the 011

[@ksw8514]

I used to like bequiet because they prioritized functionality over rgb nonsense and glass everywhere. Sad to see their priorities seem to be changing.

[@bigpoint58]

it supports 2x420mm which is rare. I plan to use a Arctic LF III 420mm to replace my custom water loop

[@Ev-001]

Did you test the different orientations of the case for heat? kind of defeats the purpose of reviewing a case with this feature :/

[@kairudin6084]

How is the air flow? I presume most of the aquarium PC case really bad and just a gimmick advertising

[@MascottDeepfriar]

Did you not watch the video? 14:56 - 15:45

[@01Gamemaster10]

I really LOVE this case but sadly enough with my beautiful V3000 plus case from Lian Li, I invested ALOT in my watercooling gear. You cant buy everything :( And ps Tom, This is not a big case :P

[@PeTe_FIN]

Could be great, just needs back mobo connector support.

[@kYnTso]

On the official beQuiet ad it claims that it is backside connector compatible. Judging by the holes on the motherboard tray it seems to have holes where the backside connectors all seem to be.

[@PeTe_FIN]

@@kYnTso Ah, too bad i just changed my case to a proart 602, mainly just for fun, no real need to do it. That case on its side seems like the best solution, if its backside connector compatible, you could order some VERY short cables and avoid that cable mess behind the motherboard.

[@loranlindberg]

Looks like they copied Lian Li; and the 011 dynamic, when you see the design.

[@oldmanuru]

Yeah and Lian Li got the dual chamber thing from Corsair and the sideways fans from Thermaltake.

[@oldmanuru]

@@01Gamemaster10 And Corsair 680X predates the O11 non-dynamic

[@irosaii]

WoW really?!? OMG!!!

[@briankleinschmidt3664]

They probably put the PSU in the middle to make it easier to run the wires. The problem you described - access to the board and another - doesn't that make it top heavy? If this is the best BeQuiet can do, I'm not interested.

[@kYnTso]

The case can be used on 3 sides so thats why it probably is where it is.

[@briankleinschmidt3664]

@@kYnTso I went to PCPartpicker and discovered the price. $229.00. . . Say, how about this nice Meshify for 80 bucks? It's got a lot of positive reviews.

[@joeschmoe2697]

@@kYnTso It’s a pretty wide base so while I agree it won’t be full weight at the bottom I don’t think it’ll be an easy topple