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be quiet! Light Base 500 PC Case, Fully Windowed Front and Side Panel | Show case, Dual Chamber, Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case, 4 Pure Wings 3 PWM Fans, no RGB, Backside Connector Design
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be quiet! Light Base 500 PC Case

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014, focused on GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. Synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

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  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

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SpecPicks scored be quiet! Light Base 500 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

  • The angled fan frame in the side is not only a testament to elegance and functionality but also directs more air towards the GPU – a part that traditionally requires a lot of it. It provides a neat cutout that works as an efficient air intake. For an easy installation of fans, it slides out to the top. Cable management is easier than ever before with a channel that hides your equipment elegantly. If you install additional fans in the bottom, they line up perfectly with the case floor due to a lowered fan bay.
  • Light Base 500 features 4 preinstalled Pure Wings 3 fans. The rear exhaust fan is a Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM, the intake fans on the side are Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM fans with reversed fan blades. All fans are optimized for maximum airflow, while reducing noise-generating turbulences with their specially shaped fan blades at the same time. The reversed fan blades make sure that their pretty side is always visible.
  • Light Base 500 might appear compact, but it comes with enough space for a 360mm radiator, an ATX motherboard and graphics cards up to 400mm length. The smart design of the drive bracket features slots for 2 HDDs and 2 SSDs at the same time, without impeding the room for cable management behind the motherboard tray.
  • The motherboard tray fully supports backside connector designs like Asus BTF (Back to Future), MSI Project Zero, and Gigabyte Project Stealth, for a true and cable-free view. To enable backside connector support without giving up a drive slot, the position of the PSU and drive bracket are simply swapped!
  • Do you prefer a stealthy look? If so: we’ve got you covered with the Light Base 500, a perfect blend of the classic be quiet! style with no LED lighting and modern form. Enjoy your next gaming session without flashing lights in your peripheral view.

Full Specifications

Brandbe quiet!
ColorBlack
MaterialMetal
Case TypeMid Tower
Model NameBGW83
Model NumberBGW83
CompatibilityPC
Cooling MethodAir
Mfr Part NumberBGW83
Antenna LocationGaming
Compatible DevicesATX motherboards, graphics cards up to 400mm, 360mm radiator, standard computer components
Enclosure MaterialMetal
Total USB 3.0 Ports2
Supported MotherboardATX
Internal Bays Quantity4
Item Dimensions D x W x H17"D x 12"W x 16"H
Motherboard CompatabilityATX
Power Supply Mounting TypeBottom Mount
Recommended Uses For ProductGaming
Global Trade Identification Number04260052193808
Full listing titlebe quiet! Light Base 500 PC Case, Fully Windowed Front and Side Panel | Show case, Dual Chamber, Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case, 4 Pure Wings 3 PWM Fans, no RGB, Backside Connector Design

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