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be quiet! Shadow Base 800 ATX case
522 × 247 × 550 mm H×W×D; mesh-front tower. E-ATX/ATX/mATX/ITX; GPU 430 mm, cooler 180 mm, PSU 250 mm.
VARIANT / ARCHIVAL CAVEAT: 800, 800 DX and 800 FX share shell dimensions but differ in panel, RGB/fan package and controller; check suffix before servicing.
Mechanical specifications and fit
| Catalog identity / revision | be quiet! Shadow Base 800 ATX case |
|---|---|
| Dimensions / construction | 522 × 247 × 550 mm H×W×D; mesh-front tower. |
| Drive bays / storage | Two 3.5-inch and four 2.5-inch mounts. |
| Board, system and compatibility | E-ATX/ATX/mATX/ITX; GPU 430 mm, cooler 180 mm, PSU 250 mm. |
| Revision / service note | 800, 800 DX and 800 FX share shell dimensions but differ in panel, RGB/fan package and controller; check suffix before servicing. |
Preservation and installation notes
Check the case’s cage, fan and radiator arrangement against the exact GPU, cooler and PSU dimensions; advertised maxima can be mutually exclusive.
- Photograph the complete model label, assembly revision and option identifiers before opening; keep matching covers, brackets, shields, trays and fasteners together.
- Confirm motherboard standoff positions and front-panel connector mapping before installation; remove only the standoffs that do not match the board.
Manufacturer manuals and model-specific sources
- be quiet! Shadow Base 800 ATX case manual and service documentationModel-specific manufacturer specification, owner/service manual or technical reference; verify exact model and revision.
Where normalized dimensions or option-specific limits are not published, the record states that limitation rather than asserting a generic fit. Verify the cited manual revision against the specimen.