be quiet!
be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX
Mid-tower
86
/ 100
From $129
VS
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P wins by 4
Cooler Master
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
Mini-ITX
90
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX lands at 86 and Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P at 90. That puts Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Pick Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX 86
vs 90 Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
Score breakdown
be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX
86 airflow 86
build 84
features 84
value 86
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
90 airflow 90
build 88
features 84
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX | Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mid-tower | Mini-ITX |
be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX
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
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
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 vs Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
Which is better, be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX or Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P? +
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX worth the price? +
At $129, be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in airflow.
Is Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P worth the price? +
At $99, Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in airflow.
Does be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX or Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P 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.