be quiet! Silent Base 802 Window Black Case

be quiet! Silent Base 802 Window Black

Brand
be quiet!
Model
Silent Base 802 Window
$199–$220estimated range · from catalog price Nov 13, 2026

High-end ATX mid-tower (2020) with swappable silent/airflow panels, 420 mm front rad, 432 mm GPU, 185 mm cooler clearance, and an invertible motherboard tray.

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ReleasedNov 2020
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Form factorATX
ColorBlack
Tempered glassYes
Max GPU length432 mm
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Product overview

Announced November 10, 2020 and available November 17, 2020, the Silent Base 802 Window (BGW39) is the tempered‑glass variant in be quiet!’s Silent Base series. It is still listed as an active product, not discontinued. A high_end ATX mid‑tower built to let builders choose silence or airflow, it ships with interchangeable solid/mesh front and top panels. It fits E‑ATX/ATX/mATX/Mini‑ITX boards, GPUs up to 432 mm (with the HDD cage removed) and 185 mm air coolers, plus radiators up to 420 mm front, 360 mm top, and 140 mm rear. Three 140 mm Pure Wings 2 fans, an ATX PSU bay with shroud, 7+2 slots, ample 3.5/2.5 drive support, and front I/O with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type‑C and a 4‑step fan controller round out the build. Unique: the decoupled motherboard tray can be inverted.

Best for
  • quiet builds
  • airflow builds
  • water cooling/radiators
  • high GPU clearance
Pairing fit

Compatible Motherboards

Compatible options ranked for this part's performance class.

Budget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options
Pairing fit

Compatible Power supplies

Compatible options ranked for this part's performance class.

Budget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options

Specifications

At a glance iDots are a representative catalog sample. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the cases catalog
Current modelCatalog sample
Max GPU length432 mm
Higher than 57% of cases
Form factor
ATX
Color
Black
Tempered glass
Yes
Max GPU length
432 mm
Dimentions
21.22 x 11.06 x 21.77 in
Weight
28.44 lb
I O Ports
USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C
Expansion Slots
7+2
Max Cooler Height
185 mm
Radiator Support
Front 420 mm, Top 360 mm, Rear 140 mm