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be quiet! Pure Base 501 DX White PC case, high Airflow Intake Front Panel and top Cover, Maximum Performance, 3 preinstalled Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM Fans, Extraordinary air Pressure, Dynamic Design
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be quiet! Pure Base 501 DX White PC case

Bottom line: The be quiet! Pure Base 501 DX White PC case is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the pc cases category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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SpecPicks scored be quiet! Pure Base 501 DX White PC case using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the pc cases category. be quiet!'s pc cases lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for pc cases of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Pure Base 501 DX White features ARGB LEDs on the case’s front and inside the case. That makes the PC case hit the sweet spot between ARGB illumination and elegant understatement the Pure Base 501 case series is known for. The front has been designed from scratch to match the illumination and make a statement in your room.
  • With optimization for maximum airflow, Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM White is the perfect choice for Pure Base 501 DX White. Its 7 airflow-optimized fan blades not only reduce noise-generating turbulences but also ensure Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM provides the performance that is needed for demanding configurations.
  • Despite its compact dimensions, Pure Base 501 DX White offers enough space for high-end graphics cards and large coolers. Triple fans or a radiator up to 360mm can be installed easily at the front, while top area provides space for up to 2 fans or a radiator up to 240mm.
  • Why not try something else with your GPU? The PCIe slots of the Pure Base 501 DX White can be rotated 90° for an upright installation of wide high-end graphics cards. The spacing is perfect for the optional be quiet! Riser Cable, whose foam base provides excellent anti-sag support for graphics cards in vertical orientation.
  • As a compact PC case, Pure Base 501 DX White optimally uses the offered space. Thanks to cleverly integrated cable routing options, it makes cable management a breeze.

Full Specifications

Brandbe quiet!
ColorWhite
MaterialAlloy Steel, Aluminum
Case TypeMid Tower
Model NamePure Base 501 DX
Light ColorRed
Model NumberBGW77
CompatibilityPC
Cooling MethodAir (with liquid cooling option)
Mfr Part NumberBGW77
Number of Items1
Number of Packs1
Antenna LocationGaming
Compatible DevicesATX motherboards, various cooling systems, long graphics cards
Enclosure MaterialAlloy Steel, Aluminum
Total USB 3.0 Ports3
Supported MotherboardATX
Internal Bays Quantity5
Motherboard CompatabilityATX
Power Supply Mounting TypeBottom Mount
Full listing titlebe quiet! Pure Base 501 DX White PC case, high Airflow Intake Front Panel and top Cover, Maximum Performance, 3 preinstalled Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM Fans, Extraordinary air Pressure, Dynamic Design

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