Now we come to the conclusion of the test of the be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow. Overall, this midi tower leaves us with a very good impression. It has a clean finish, offers plenty of space for hardware thanks to its spacious interior and impresses with its excellent cooling. Furthermore, be quiet!...
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be quiet! Pure Base 501
ATX, mATX, Mini-ATXPrice in EUR including VAT
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Pure Base 501 Airflow Window Black is a traditional, timeless and versatile be quiet! ATX case with compact dimensions.
PC case design | Midi tower |
3.5" drive bays (internal) | 2x |
Max. length graphics card | 368 mm |
Max. height CPU cooler | 178 mm |
Max length of power supply | 180 mm |
PC case features | Side windows |
Front connections | USB-C |
Item number | 52489360 |
Manufacturer | be quiet! |
Category | PC case |
Manufacturer No. | BGW74 |
Release date | 29.10.2024 |
Sales rank in Category PC case | 29 of 3383 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Material group | Glass, Metal, Plastic |
Material | Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Hardened glass, Steel |
PC case design | Midi tower |
Form factor | ATX, Micro ATX (mATX), Mini-ATX |
"Number of 5.25"" drive slots" | 0x |
3.5" drive bays (internal) | 2x |
"Number of 2.5"" drive slots" | 5x |
Number of expansion card slots | 7x |
Max. length graphics card | 368 mm |
Max. height CPU cooler | 178 mm |
Max length of power supply | 180 mm |
PC case features | Side windows |
Front connections | USB-C |
Number of fans | 2x |
Number of fan slots | 6x |
Fan location | Front side, Rear side, Top side |
Number of radiator mounts | 3 |
Cooling properties | Water cooling possible |
Fans included | 1x 140mm |
Fan mount locations | 1x 120mm, 1x 140mm |
Radiator mount locations | 1x max. 240mm, 1x max. 280mm, 1x max. 360mm |
Fan mount locations | 1x 120/140mm |
Radiator mount locations | 1x max. 120mm, 1x max. 140mm |
Fan mount locations | 2x 120mm, 2x 140mm |
Fans included | 2x 140mm |
Fan mount locations | 2x 140mm |
Radiator mount locations | 1x max. 120mm, 1x max. 140mm, 1x max. 240mm, 1x max. 280mm, 1x max. 360mm |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂ emissions | 22,23 kg |
Climate contribution | EUR 0,55 |
Scope of delivery | Cable ties, Screws |
Height | 46.30 cm |
Length | 45 cm |
Width | 23.10 cm |
Weight | 7.20 kg |
Product Safety |
Length | 51 cm |
Width | 29 cm |
Height | 50 cm |
Weight | 8.74 kg |
Specifications may include unverified machine translations.
14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return
30-day right of return
24 Months statutory warranty
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «PC case» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 3.Thermaltake0,3 %
- 10.ASUS0,4 %
- 10.be quiet!0,4 %
- 10.Chieftec0,4 %
- 10.Endorfy0,4 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Darkflash Tech0 days
- 1.Montech0 days
- 4.be quiet!1 day
- 4.Havn1 day
- 6.Fractal2 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «PC case» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Intertech2,3 %
- 2.LC-Power2,4 %
- 3.be quiet!2,8 %
- 3.Chieftec2,8 %
- 5.NZXT3 %
Source: Galaxus
Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good91/100
Very good91/100
Very good90/100
- High quality and clean processing
- modern look
- enough space for a modern gaming PC
- Sufficient fan slots and space for radiators
- Two quiet fans pre-assembled
- contemporary I/O panel

