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The be quiet! Silent Base 601 Midi Tower in black combines effective noise dampening with a user-focused interior layout. The case supports Mini-ITX, Micro ATX, ATX and EATX motherboards and accommodates both 2.5" and 3.5" drives, providing flexibility for different storage configurations. It ships with one pre-installed 140 mm front fan and allows additional 120/140 mm fans; the compact exterior measures 240 mm (W) x 532 mm (D) x 514 mm (H).

Advantages

Silent Base 601 delivers a balance of low noise, good cooling capacity and spacious component space. A PSU shroud and multiple cable management routes keep the interior tidy while support for high-end hardware ensures compatibility with powerful systems. The case's materials and layout provide a robust, user-friendly chassis suited to quiet builds.

Suitable for

• Silent or low-noise gaming PC builds
• Workstations requiring support for ATX and EATX motherboards
• Systems with mixed 2.5" and 3.5" storage drives
• Users who prefer neat cable management and a PSU shroud

Key specifications

• Form factor: Midi Tower
• Supported motherboard form factors: Mini-ITX, Micro ATX, ATX, EATX
• Drive bays: 3 × 3.5", 6 × 2.5"
• Pre-installed cooling: 1 × 140 mm front fan (additional 120/140 mm fan options)
• Front I/O: 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 × USB 2.0
• Material: ABS, SECC
• Colour: Black
• Weight: 10.49 kg
• Dimensions (W×D×H): 240 × 532 × 514 mm
• Power supply: not included

How to use

Install the chosen motherboard according to the supported form factor, mount the PSU behind the shroud and connect power cables through the provided routing channels. Fit storage drives into the appropriate 2.5" or 3.5" bays and secure cooling fans in the front or additional positions as required. Use the front I/O ports for peripherals and verify airflow direction after all components are installed.

Recommendations

For a quiet yet well-cooled system, use high-quality, low-noise fans and route cables behind the motherboard tray to preserve airflow. When installing high-end GPUs or EATX motherboards, verify clearance and mounting positions before final assembly.