be quiet! Shadow Base 800 Black Case EATX - BGW60

be quiet! Shadow Base 800 Black is a middle tower case aimed at mid- to high-end configurations where you want serious airflow and enough space for large hardware. It supports motherboards from Mini ITX to Extended ATX, giving you the freedom to upgrade and more serious platforms. With tempered glass on the side panel, you can showcase your GPU, cooling, and cable management instead of everything being closed in the case. The included 3 fans provide a basic readiness for good airflow right from the first start.

What you get

The internal space is generous – it accommodates graphics cards up to 430 mm, so almost any modern high-end GPU will fit comfortably. For CPU cooling, you have up to 180 mm in height, which opens up options for massive air coolers. Support for up to 3 x 140 mm in the front and 3 x 140 mm on top means you can build a very serious airflow tunnel or mount large radiators for water cooling (if you decide to switch to such a system). For storage, you have up to 4 x 3.5" and 8 x 2.5" slots – more than enough for a combination of fast SSDs for gaming and large HDDs for archiving, media, or work. There is space for a power supply up to 250 mm, separated in its own compartment, which helps for cleaner airflow and a more organized interior.

• Middle Tower case that accommodates configurations from compact to serious E-ATX builds.
• Compatibility with ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, and Extended ATX motherboards, giving you flexibility in choice and upgrade.
• Rich cooling options with up to 3 x 120 / 3 x 140 mm in the front, 3 x 120 / 3 x 140 mm on top, 1 fan at the back, and 1 at the bottom.
• 3 included fans, so the case is ready to work with decent airflow without additional costs at the start.
• Wide internal space for GPU up to 430 mm and CPU cooler up to 180 mm, which is comfortable for massive hardware.
• Lots of storage space with 4 x 3.5" and 8 x 2.5" slots – convenient for a combination of SSD for speed and HDD for capacity.
• Modern front I/O with 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Type A, and HD Audio for easy access to peripherals and headphones.
• 7 expansion slots, suitable for standard ATX configurations with one or more expansion cards.
• The power supply is mounted at the bottom and can be up to 250 mm, which facilitates cable management and improves cooling.
• Side panel made of tempered glass, which shows the components and RGB, if you decide to focus on aesthetics.

Who it is suitable for

This case is suitable if you plan a powerful gaming or workstation build with a large graphics card, serious cooling, and plenty of storage. It is also suitable for enthusiasts who want a clean interior, good airflow layout, and visible hardware behind a glass panel. If you are aiming for an ultra-compact system for a small desk or TV cabinet, the size here may be too much for you.

The combination of spacious interior, rich cooling options, and tempered glass makes be quiet! Shadow Base 800 Black a solid foundation for a long-term, powerful build that you can comfortably upgrade over time.