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be quiet! Shadow Base 800 FX - ARGB - 4 Light Wings 140mm PWM Fans - Mid-Tower PC Gaming Case - 420mm radiators or E-ATX motherboards Support -White - BGW64
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be quiet! Shadow Base 800 FX (BGW64)

Bottom line: The be quiet! Shadow Base 800 FX: Four 140mm PWM fans preinstalled (front, top, rear) — no extra fan purchase needed; main trade-off: 11.7 kg steel chassis at 550 x 247 x 522 mm needs a deep desk or floor spot.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Four 140mm PWM fans preinstalled (front, top, rear) — no extra fan purchase needed
  • ✓ Open mesh front panel feeds the 140mm intakes for high airflow
  • ✓ Fits E-ATX, ATX, M-ATX and Mini-ITX boards plus 420mm radiators
  • ✓ Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C plus two USB 3.2 Type-A and HD audio
  • ✓ Storage for up to 8x 2.5-inch and 4x 3.5-inch drives, 6 trays included

Cons

  • ✗ 11.7 kg steel chassis at 550 x 247 x 522 mm needs a deep desk or floor spot
  • ✗ Only 4 of the 8 2.5-inch and 2 of the 4 3.5-inch trays ship in the box
  • ✗ Mesh front panel trades noise isolation for airflow versus solid-panel be quiet! cases
  • ✗ ARGB controller adds another cable run to route during the build

Manufacturer description

Motherboard compatibility E-ATX, ATX, M-ATX, Mini-ITX Case type Midi-Tower PSU PS2 ATX (not included) Dimensions (L x W x H in mm) 550 x 247 x 522 Material Steel (SGCC), ABS Weight (kg) 11.7 (net) / 13.2 (gross) I/O port 1x USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C, 2 x USB 3.2, HD Audio (mic + audio) PCI slots 7 Drive bays up to 8x 2.5 (4 included) up to 4x 3.5 (2 included) Preinstalled fans (mm) / (rpm) Front: 1x Pure Wings 3 PWM 140 / 1200 Top: 1x Pure Wings 3 PWM 140 / 1200 Rear: 1x Pure Wings 3 PWM 140 / 1200 Maximum fans (mm) Front: 3x 140 / 120 Top: 3x 140 / 120 Bottom: 1x 140 / 120 Rear: 1x 140 / 120…

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SpecPicks scored be quiet! Shadow Base 800 FX using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cases & modding category. be quiet!'s retro cases & modding lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro cases & modding of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • ARGB lighting with ARGB controller for maximum illumination options
  • Multiple colors and modes for an individual look
  • 4 Light Wings 140mm PWM fans for high airflow and quiet operation
  • Exceptionally high airflow thanks to an open mesh design
  • Spacious design offers room for largest components

Full Specifications

Brandbe quiet!
ColorWhite
Fan Size14 centimeters
MaterialAcrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Alloy Steel
Case TypeMidi Tower
Model NameBGW64
Light ColorWhite
Model NumberBGW64
CompatibilityPC
Cooling MethodAir
Number of Fans4
Mfr Part NumberBGW64
Number of Items1
Total Usb Ports2
Antenna LocationGaming
Compatible DevicesATX, E-ATX, Micro-ATX motherboards, standard power supply units, up to 12 internal drives, and standard expansion cards
Enclosure MaterialAcrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Alloy Steel
Total USB 2.0 Ports2
Total USB 3.0 Ports1
Warranty Description1 year
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