be quiet! Shadow Base 800 FX Black Case EATX - BGW63

be quiet! Shadow Base 800 FX Black is a mid-tower case aimed at serious gaming and enthusiast builds, where good airflow and space for large hardware are desired. It supports a wide range of motherboards – from Mini ITX to Extended ATX – so you can comfortably plan for more board configurations. The tempered glass side panel showcases a clean interior layout and RGB/components if you're going for aesthetics. It now comes with 3 included fans, so right out of the box you have basic airflow without having to buy everything separately.

What you get

You have space for a graphics card up to 430 mm, which accommodates even the longest modern GPU models for high-end gaming and work. The limit for CPU air coolers is up to 180 mm, so it easily fits most serious tower coolers. Support for up to 3 x 140 mm fans in the front and 3 x 140 mm on top allows you to build a very strong airflow tunnel for low temperatures under load. For storage, you have up to 4 x 3.5" and 8 x 2.5" slots, which is enough for serious game libraries and for working with many projects/archives. The power supply is bottom-mounted and can be up to 250 mm, giving you the freedom to choose a more powerful and longer PSU without sacrificing cable management.

• Case form factor Middle Tower, which supports motherboards ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, and Extended ATX for maximum flexibility in board selection.
• Side panel made of tempered glass, so you can see the neatly arranged interior and the lighting of the components.
• Already installed 3 fans, so your system has basic airflow right from the first assembly.
• Rich cooling options: in the front 3 x 120 / 3 x 140 mm, on top 3 x 120 / 3 x 140 mm, at the back 1 x 120 / 1 x 140 mm, and at the bottom 1 x 120 / 1 x 140 mm for fine-tuning airflow.
• Support for graphics cards up to 430 mm in length and CPU coolers up to 180 mm, making it suitable for powerful gaming and creative configurations.
• A total of 4 x 3.5" and 8 x 2.5" storage slots, providing enough space for a combination of HDD for capacity and SSD for speed.
• Modern front I/O with 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Type-A, and HD Audio, so the important ports are at your fingertips.
• Bottom-mounted PSU compartment for power supplies up to 250 mm, which helps for better airflow and cleaner cable management.

Who it is suitable for

This case is a good choice for gaming and streaming builds where you want a powerful GPU, a large air cooler, and plenty of storage. It is also suitable for working with heavy applications – rendering, photo/video editing – due to the space for many drives and serious cooling. If you are looking for a super compact system or an ultra-budget option, this middle tower form factor and its capabilities may be more than you actually need.

The strongest aspect of be quiet! Shadow Base 800 FX Black is the combination of spacious interior, serious cooling options, and convenient front I/O, plus the fact that a large part of the airflow comes ready right out of the box. This gives you a solid foundation for a long-term build that you can expand comfortably.