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be quiet! Pure Base 501 LX

ATX, mATX, Mini-ATX
Price in EUR including VAT
Delivered Wed, 8.4.
Only 4 pieces in stock
free shipping

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Product details

Impressive lighting and air circulation. The Pure Base 501 LX Black is an impressively versatile be quiet! ATX case with ARGB fans, compact dimensions and high airflow for any application. Upgrade your gaming room with the different colours and modes of the Pure Base 501 LX Black and amaze family and friends.

Key specifications

PC case design
Midi Tower
Number of 3.5" drive slots (internal)
2x
Max. length graphics card
368 mm
Max. height CPU cooler
178 mm
Max length of power supply
200 mm
PC case features
Side windows
Front connections
USB-C

General information

Item number
52972214
Manufacturer
be quiet!
Category
PC case
Manufacturer no.
BGW78
Release date
15.11.2024
Sales rank in Category PC case
174 of 3150

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Material

Material group
GlassMetalPlastic
Material
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)GlassSteel

PC case properties

PC case design
Midi Tower
Form factor
ATXMicro ATX (mATX)Mini-ATX
"Number of 5.25"" drive slots"
0x
Number of 3.5" drive slots (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
200 mm
LED colour
ARGB
PC case features
Side windows

Connections

Front connections
USB-C

Cooling properties

Number of fans
1x
Number of fan slots
7x
Fan location
Front sideRear sideTop side
Number of radiator mounts
2
Radiator locations
Front sideRear sideTop side
Cooling properties
Water cooling possible

Rear side

Fan mount locations
1x 120/140mm

Side

Fans included
3x 120mm
Fan mount locations
1x 120mm1x 140mm
Radiator mount locations
1x max. 240mm

Bottom side

Fan mount locations
1x 80mm

Top side

Fan mount locations
1x 120mm1x 140mm
Radiator mount locations
1x max. 240mm

HDD Cage

Fans included
3x 120mm
Fan mount locations
1x 120mm
Radiator mount locations
1x max. 240mm

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
58,71 kg
Climate contribution
EUR 1,46

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
ARGB controllerARGB PWM Hub

Product dimensions

Height
46.30 cm
Length
45 cm
Width
23.10 cm
Weight
7.80 kg

Legal Notice

Product Safety

Package dimensions

Length
51 cm
Width
29.50 cm
Height
50 cm
Weight
8.85 kg

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return
24 Months statutory warranty
10 additional offers
Legal concerns

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Reviews & Ratings

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.Thermaltake
    0,3 %
  • 9.ASUS
    0,4 %
  • 9.be quiet!
    0,4 %
  • 9.Chieftec
    0,4 %
  • 9.Fortron
    0,4 %

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.Montech
    0 days
  • 1.NZXT
    0 days
  • 7.be quiet!
    1 day
  • 7.Cooler Master
    1 day
  • 7.Fractal
    1 day

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «PC case» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Intertech
    1,8 %
  • 2.LC-Power
    2,5 %
  • 3.be quiet!
    2,7 %
  • 4.NZXT
    2,9 %
  • 4.Sharkoon
    2,9 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Very good81/100
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Rank 5 out of 6PC Games HardwareSechs Gehäuse im TestReleaseJanuary 2026
  • PositiveCable management easy to realise
  • NegativePartly little space for mounting

Depending on the colour, the Pure Base 501 LX offers a simple, modern platform with good features for around 110 euros. With the Pure Base 501 LX, Be Quiel has created a low-key alternative to the standard Light Base. The device has a total volume of around 48 litres and is aimed at users who value illuminated fans, good basic equipment and up-to-date features...