be quiet!
be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal
Mid-tower
86
/ 100
From $129
VS
Fractal North · Snow White wins by 6
Fractal
Fractal North · Snow White
Mid-tower
92
/ 100
From $139
Specdex verdict
Fractal North · Snow White takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal lands at 86 and Fractal North · Snow White at 92. That puts Fractal North · Snow White ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Pick Fractal North · Snow White if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal 86
vs 92 Fractal North · Snow White
Score breakdown
be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal
86 airflow 86
build 84
features 84
value 86
Fractal North · Snow White
92 airflow 92
build 90
features 84
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal | Fractal North · Snow White |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mid-tower | Mid-tower |
be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal
Pros
- +Tool-less panels on most
- +Cable-management channels
- +Dust filters
Cons
- −Fan inclusion varies
- −GPU clearance limits for triple-slot cards
- −Weight on glass panels
Fractal North · Snow White
Pros
- +Tool-less panels on most
- +Cable-management channels
- +Dust filters
Cons
- −Fan inclusion varies
- −GPU clearance limits for triple-slot cards
- −Weight on glass panels
FAQ: be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal vs Fractal North · Snow White
Which is better, be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal or Fractal North · Snow White? +
Fractal North · Snow White scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal worth the price? +
At $129, be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in airflow.
Is Fractal North · Snow White worth the price? +
At $139, Fractal North · Snow White delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in airflow.
Does be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal or Fractal North · Snow White last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.