Sometimes companies take a popular product and relaunch it on the market with a new aesthetic or slightly renewed design. Renowned and popular German hardware manufacturer be quiet! he presented his latest case, the Silent Base 802. Further leveraging the popularity of its current Silent Base 801, the 802 adds an interchangeable front panel with one for silent airflow and one for focused airflow. be quiet! it has also been revamped with a single USB 3.2 G2 Type-C connector on the top panel.
Available in black and white versions, the Be quiet! Silent Base 802 has a similar chassis and functionality to its 801 counterpart, but comes with an interchangeable front and top panel. This allows users to change system dynamics on the fly, with the ability to opt for better cooling performance or a sleeker look at the expense of airflow. Some of the main features include side panels without screws, with the ability to go for tempered glass, or with a stained glass window. It includes a power protector to help keep the system in order, with the ability to install up to a 420mm radiator in the front for high-end custom water cooling cycles. At the top, users can install a radiator up to 360mm, with a removable fan bracket for easy installation. Dust filters are included on the front, along with three wings Pure 2 140mm fans, two on the front and one pre-installed on the back. The dimensions of the case are 539 x 245 x 507 mm (L x w x H) and can accommodate motherboards up to E-ATX. 
There are nine expansion slots in total, with seven for the motherboard and two for horizontally mounting a graphics card with a vertical PCIe cable; available separately at an additional cost. One of the new additions to The be quiet! Silent Base 802 is the inclusion of a USB 3.2 G2 Type-C port, at the expense of a Type-A port on the previous 801 model. Includes two USB 3.2 G1 Type-A ports, with two 3.5 mm audio connectors for front panel audio, with a small reset button, a large power button and a fan controller.
be quiet! Silent Base 802 is available now with a recommended price of $160 for the non-window version and for $170 with a tempered glass side panel. There is no price difference between the black and white version of the case, which should please many users, since White hardware usually comes with a price premium. That said, Be quiet! it will phase out the current Silent Base 801 model when 802 is launched. photo: be quiet!
- Interchangeable top cover and front panel for either maximum airflow or silent operation
- Three Pure Wings 2 140mm fans
- Extra thick insulation mats for improved noise reduction
- State-of-the-art I/O-panel with fan controller and USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C
- Decoupled motherboard tray can be relocated for an inverted layout
- Detachable top bracket ensures easy installation of radiators and fans
- Ready for radiators up to 420mm
- Tinted and tempered glass side window allows a superb view
be quiet! Silent Base 802 specs:
Material
| Top cover | ABS |
| Side panel | Steel |
| Side panel window | 4mm tempered glass / Steel |
| Front panel | ABS |
| Stands | ABS |
Pre-installed fans
| Fan @ top | – |
| Fan @ front | 2x Pure Wings 2 140mm |
| Fan @ rear | 1x Pure Wings 2 140mm |
| Dimensions (L x W x H), (mm) | Front: 140 x 140 x 25 / Rear: 140 x 140 x 25 |
| Fan speed @ 100% PWM / 12V (rpm) | 1000 |
| Noise level @ 100% PWM / 12V (dB(A)) | 18.8 |
| Airflow @ 100% PWM / 12V (CFM / m3/h) | 61.2 / 104 |
| Air Pressure @ 100% PWM / 12V (mm H2O) | 0.76 |
| Voltage range (V DC) | 5 – 12 |
| Input power (W) | 1.44 |
| Input current (A) | 0.12 |
| Connector | 4-pin |
| Lifespan (h / 25°C) | 80,000 |
| Fan controller | 4-step fan controller (6x 3-pin) with PWM Hub |
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