be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow against Montech Air 903 Max
Montech Air 903 Max leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow and Montech Air 903 Max are level on spec score.
- The Montech Air 903 Max typically costs $10 less.
- Per dollar, the Montech Air 903 Max is the better buy: 103.8 points per $100 against 89.9.
Head to head
| Measure | be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow | Montech Air 903 Max | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 80 | 82 | 2 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 89.9 | 103.8 | 15%right |
| Typical price | $89 | $79 | $10right |
| Card length | 369 mm | 400 mm | 8%right |
| Cooler height | 168 mm | 180 mm | 7%right |
| Largest radiator | 360 mm | 360 mm | level |
| Fans included | 3 | 4 | 33%right |
Specifications
| Spec | be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow | Montech Air 903 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Boards it takes | ATX, MATX, ITX | EATX, ATX, MATX, ITX |
| Card length | 369 mm | 400 mm |
| Cooler height | 168 mm | 180 mm |
| Largest radiator | 360 mm | 360 mm |
| Fans included | 3 | 4 |
| Volume | 44 L | 51 L |
| Brand | be quiet! | Montech |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Typical price | $89 | $79 |