be quiet Dark Base 701 Silent High End PC Cases User Manual

June 14, 2024
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be quiet Dark Base 701 Silent High End PC Cases User Manual
be quiet Dark Base 701 Silent High End PC Cases

INTRODUCTION

Warranty

  • 3-year manufacturer’s warranty for the consumer (original purchase from authorized be quiet! dealers only)
  • Your original receipt of purchase will be required before warranty services are rendered. Please store it carefully
  • Manipulations and/or technical modifications of any kind, or damage due to the application of mechanical force, will void your warranty
  • To read the warranty terms and conditions in full, see Service/Warranty Conditions on our website at bequiet.com

Copyright

  • You are not allowed to reproduce, disclose, publish or store the contents of this documentation, or excerpts of it, without the prior written consent of Listan
  • be quiet! is a registered trademark of Listan GmbH. Other products and company names mentioned in this documentation may be the brands or trademarks of their respective owners
  • In accordance with company policy, all Listan products are subject to ongoing development. Listan reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any product described in this documentation without prior notice
  • Under no circumstances shall Listan be held liable for loss of data or income, or for any specific, incidental, direct, or indirect damage, however it arises
  • The content of this documentation represents the status at time of writing. Listan does not assume, whether expressed or implicit, any liability for the correctness or completeness of the content of this documentation, including, but not limited to the implicit guarantee of market suitability and fitness for aparticular purpose, unless applicable laws or jurisdiction specifically stipulate such a liability

Listan reserves the right to make changes to this documentation or to withdraw the documentation at any time without prior announcement.

SPECIFICATIONS

Motherboard compatibility E-ATX (30.5 x 27.5cm), ATX, M-ATX, Mini-ITX
Case Type Midi-Tower
PSU PS2 ATX (not included)
Dimensions (L x W x H in mm) 565 x 249 x 523
Material Steel (SGCC), ABS
Weight (kg) 12.8 (net) / 14.6 (gross)
I/O Panel 1x USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C, 2x USB 3.2, HD Audio (mic + audio), fan

controller (3-step), ARGB controller, I/O button
PCI Slots| 7 + 3
Drive Bays| up to 5x 2.5 (3 included)up to 3x 3.5 (2 included)
Preinstalled fans (mm) / (rpm)| Front: 1x Silent Wings 4 140 / 1900Top: 1x Silent Wings 4 140 / 1900Rear: 1x Silent Wings 4 140 / 1900
Maximum fans (mm)| Front: 3x 140 / 120Top: 3x 140 / 120Bottom: 1x 140 / 120Rear: 1x 140 / 120
Optional radiators (mm)| Front: 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360Top: 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360Rear: 120
Maximum Dimensions (mm)| CPU cooler: up to 185 PSU: up to 250GPU: up to 430
ARGB connector| 3-pin

CONTENTS

Images Part Name Quantity
**** HDD Cage Bracket **** 1
**** Airflow Cover PSU Shroud **** 1
**** Velcro ties **** 9
**** 6#32 Screws for Motherboard and HDD Cage Bracket **** 13
**** 6#32 Screws for PSU **** 4
**** **** Screw for HDD **** 8
**** Screw for SSD **** 12
**** Wrench for motherboard standoffs **** 1
**** Standoff for Motherboard **** 1
**** HDD / SSD Rubber **** 20

EXPLODED VIEW AND DESCRIPTION OF PARTS

DESCRIPTION

A Window Side Panel H SSD/HDD Panel
B Side Panel I Silent Wings 4 / 140mm
C Front Panel J Airflow / Silent Cover PSU Shroud
D Front Dust Filter K PCI slot cover
E Bottom Dust Filter L Fan / Radiator Bracket
F Mesh Panel Top M PWM & ARGB Hub
G PSU Shroud N SSD/HDD panel slot cover

DESCRIPTION

Position Size (mm)
Top 3x 140 / 120
Front 3x 140 / 120
Rear 1x 140 / 120
Bottom 1x 140 / 120

DESCRIPTION

Position Size (mm)
Top 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360
Front 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360
Rear 120

RADIATOR CLEARANCE

RADIATOR CLEARANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL

REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL
REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL

REMOVING THE WINDOW PANEL

REMOVING THE WINDOW PANEL
REMOVING THE WINDOW PANEL

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE CASE FRONT

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE CASE FRONT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE CASE FRONT

REMOVING THE TOP COVER

REMOVING THE TOP COVER
REMOVING THE TOP COVER

REMOVING THE FRONT DUST FILTER

REMOVING THE FRONT DUST FILTER
REMOVING THE FRONT DUST FILTER

REMOVING THE BOTTOM DUST FILTER

REMOVING THE BOTTOM DUST FILTER
REMOVING THE BOTTOM DUST FILTER

INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL BOTTOM FAN

INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL BOTTOM FAN
INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL BOTTOM FAN

INSTALLATION OF DRIVES INTO THE SINGLE HDD CAGE

INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION OF HDDs ON THE PANEL

INSTALLATION OF HDDs ON THE PANEL
INSTALLATION OF HDDs ON THE PANEL

INSTALLATION OF SSDs ON THE PANEL

INSTALLATION OF SSDs ON THE PANEL 
INSTALLATION OF SSDs ON THE PANEL 

INSTALLATION OF SSDs ON THE BRACKET

INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION

INSTALLING FANS OR RADIATORS ON THE DETACHABLE TOP BRACKET

INSTALLING FANS
INSTALLING FANS

INSTALLING FANS ON DETACHABLE FRONT BRACKET

INSTALLING FANS
INSTALLING FANS
INSTALLING FANS

INSTALLING THE ATX-MOTHERBOARD

INSTALLING THE E-ATX-MOTHERBOARD (30.5 x 27.5cm)

INSTALLING THE E-ATX-MOTHERBOARD

INSTALLING A GRAPHICS CARD

INSTALLING A GRAPHICS CARD
INSTALLING A GRAPHICS CARD

INSTALLING A GRAPHICS CARD VERTICALLY

INSTALLING A GRAPHICS CARD VERTICALLY 
INSTALLING A GRAPHICS CARD VERTICALLY 
INSTALLING A GRAPHICS CARD VERTICALLY 

INSTALLING THE POWER SUPPLY

INSTALLING THE POWER SUPPLY
INSTALLING THE POWER SUPPLY

WCS CYLINDER WATER TANK INSTALLATION

WCS CYLINDER WATER TANK INSTALLATION
WCS CYLINDER WATER TANK INSTALLATION

COMPLETE SYSTEM

FAN CONTROLLER

FAN CONTROLLER
FAN CONTROLLER
FAN CONTROLLER

ARGB MODES AND COLORS

ARGB MODES AND COLORS
ARGB MODES AND COLORS

Color\Mode Regular Breath Comet Trail
White x1 x2 x3 x4
Red x5 x6 x7 x8
Green x9 x10 x11 x12
Blue x13 x14 x15 x16
Orange x17 default x18 x19
Purple x21 x22 x23 x24
Cyan x25 x26 x27 x28
All colors x29 x30 x31 Rainbow

TURNING LED OFF

TURNING LED OFF

SYNCHRONIZATION ARGB

SYNCHRONIZATION ARGB
SYNCHRONIZATION ARGB

INVERTED LAYOUT

INVERTED LAYOUT

Limited Warranty

As per the terms and conditions of this limited warranty as given below, be quiet! warrants its new products to be free of defects resulting from faulty materials and faulty manufacturing for the length of the warranty period.

APPLICABILITY
This non-transferable warranty is applicable to newly purchased, previously unopened be quiet! products and is enforceable by only the original consumer purchaser. Proof of purchase is required for warranty service, so should be retained. be quiet! does not provide warranty registration services.

WARRANTY PERIOD
For eligible products, parts and labor are warranted for the applicable warranty period from the date of purchase. The applicable warranty period varies by product model, and is identified in your user documentation, on the product package, or as listed below. Should any of these warranty periods differ, the longest specified warranty period will apply. Replaced products will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty days, whichever is longer.

EXCLUSIONS
The following are not covered by the warranty:

  1. Normal wear and tear.

  2. Any product which has been modified without permission from be quiet!, or on which the serial number or warranty sticker has been defaced, modified, or removed.

  3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
    Accident, abuse, misuse or improper use, neglect, connection to an improper voltage source, unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions included with the product.
    Fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature.
    Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by be quiet!.
    Shipping or transport damage (claims must be made with the carrier).
    Any other cause which does not relate to a defect in materials or manufacturing workmanship.

  4. Cartons, cases, batteries, cabinets, tapes, accessories or other consumables used with this product.

  5. be quiet!, Inc. does not warrant that this product will meet your requirements. It is your responsibility to determine the suitability of this product for your purpose.

  6. Removal or installation charges.

  7. Shipping charges.

  8. Any incidental charges.

EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
be quiet!‘s sole obligation and liability under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of a defective product at its option. be quiet! shall not, in any event, be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, or data (whether direct or indirect), damages resulting from interruption of service and loss of business, or for liability in tort relating to this product or resulting from its use or possession, even if be quiet! has been advised previously of the possibility of such damages.

LIMITATIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
There are no other warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to those of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The duration of implied warranties is limited to the warranty length specified in Paragraph II.

LOCAL LAW AND YOUR WARRANTY
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights granted under local law. These rights may vary.

NO OTHER WARRANTY
No be quiet! employee, dealer, or other agent is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty.

TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT OR WARRANTY SERVICE
Please see your product owner’s manual or visit the service section at www.bequiet.com for details and contact information. You will need to provide proof of purchase for warranty service.

Our General Terms and Conditions of Business also apply. For details please refer online under bequiet.com

Manufacturer’s details

Listan GmbH | Wilhelm-Bergner-Straße 11c | 21509 Glinde | Germany
Tel. 0049 40 736 7686 – 44 Fax 0049 40-7367686-69
Email: service@bequiet.com
Website: www.bequiet.com

UK Authorised Representative (for authorities only) ProductIP (UK) Ltd. 8, Northumberland Av. London WC2N 5BY

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References

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