Case be quiet! LIGHT BASE 500 LX White Case ATX - BGW86

be quiet! LIGHT BASE 500 LX White is a middle tower case aimed at mid-range and more serious gaming and enthusiast builds. It supports standard formats ATX, Micro ATX, and Mini ITX, giving you the freedom to choose a motherboard based on your budget and needs. With a side panel made of tempered glass, the case is clearly oriented towards builds with good aesthetics and organized interior. The included 4 fans provide a solid foundation for decent airflow right from the first installation.

What you get

You have serious freedom for airflow: up to 3 x 120 mm fans at the bottom, another 3 x 120 mm on the side, up to 2 x 140 mm or 3 x 120 mm on top, plus a rear slot for 1 x 120 mm or 1 x 140 mm. This allows you to configure the case for high pressure (for large CPU coolers and powerful GPUs) or for a quieter profile with lower RPM. The maximum cooler height of 185 mm means you can comfortably install a massive air CPU cooler without worrying about it hitting the glass. For the graphics card, you have up to 400 mm of space – this covers most modern long GPU models with thick coolers. With 1 x 3.5" and 2 x 2.5" bays, you can combine a classic large HDD for storage plus 1–2 SSDs for the system and games. The front panel with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Type A, and HD Audio gives you convenient access to fast ports for flash drives, external SSDs, headphones, and microphones.

• Support for motherboards in ATX, Micro ATX, and Mini ITX format, allowing flexible choices between compact and larger configurations.
• Middle tower form factor that balances between internal space and reasonable external dimensions for standard gaming desks.
• Side panel made of tempered glass, suitable for builds with RGB components and organized cable management.
• Up to 3 x 120 mm fans at the bottom, 3 x 120 mm on the side, 2 x 140 mm or 3 x 120 mm on top, and rear 120/140 mm for flexible and powerful airflow.
• 4 included fans, reducing initial costs and saving time on choosing basic cooling.
• Maximum CPU cooler height of 185 mm and graphics card length up to 400 mm, allowing installation of massive air coolers and long high-end GPUs.
• 1 x 3.5" and 2 x 2.5" slots, sufficient for a combination of large HDD for archiving and fast SSD for operating system and games.
• Front I/O panel with 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Type A, and HD Audio for convenient access to modern and fast connections.
• 7 expansion slots, sufficient for standard GPU configurations, network/sound cards, and other PCIe expansions.

Who is this suitable for?

This case is suitable for gamers and enthusiasts who want a clean build with good visibility through the glass panel and stable airflow for more powerful CPUs and GPUs. The support for long graphics cards and tall air coolers makes it suitable for mid-range to high-end configurations. If you need a massive number of 3.5" drives for NAS or heavy storage solutions, the options here are more limited.

The combination of spacious interior, serious fan options, 4 included fans, and modern front I/O with USB Type-C makes LIGHT BASE 500 LX White a very reasonable base for a clean and well-cooled gaming build.