be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow White Case ATX

be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow White is a middle tower case, aimed at mid-range to more serious gaming and work configurations. It supports the standard formats ATX, mATX and Mini ITX, so you can comfortably plan future upgrades without changing the case. The white design and lack of a window make it rather simple and functional, focused on good airflow and low noise. The maximum graphics card length of up to 368 mm gives you freedom for larger GPU models without compromises.

What you get

The case comes with 2 fans already installed, which means you have basic airflow right from the start without spending extra money. If you decide to upgrade, you can install up to 3 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm fans at the front, up to 2 x 120/140 mm on top, and 1 x 120/140 mm at the back, so a balanced push-pull configuration is easily built. The maximum cooler height of 178 mm allows you to install a fairly serious air CPU cooler without worrying about it hitting the side panel. For storage, you have 2 x 3.5" for HDD and 5 x 2.5" for SSD, which is more than enough for a typical gaming machine with several game drives and one or two larger archives. The power supply is mounted at the bottom and supports a length of up to 200 mm, so most more powerful PSUs fit without problem.

• Middle tower form factor with support for ATX, mATX and Mini ITX, giving you flexibility in choosing a motherboard and future upgrades.
• Ability to mount up to 3 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm fans at the front, 2 x 120/140 mm on top and 1 x 120/140 mm at the back for well-organized airflow.
• 2 fans are included, so the case is ready for operation and basic cooling immediately after assembly.
• Support for graphics cards with a length of up to 368 mm, which means space for larger, heavier GPU configurations.
• Maximum cooler height of 178 mm, allowing the use of massive air CPU coolers.
• A total of 2 x 3.5" and 5 x 2.5" bays, sufficient for a combination of large HDDs for storage and fast SSDs for the system and games.
• Modern front panel with 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Type A and HD Audio for easy access to peripherals and headphones.
• The power supply is mounted at the bottom and can be up to 200 mm long, which helps with better weight distribution and cable management.

Who it is suitable for

This case is a good choice if you want a clean, unobtrusive design without a window, stable airflow, and serious space for long graphics cards and a tall CPU cooler. It is suitable for gaming and productivity builds in ATX format, as well as for people who care more about practicality and silence than an RGB show. If you are looking for a showpiece with a large glass panel and internal lighting, you probably won't find it here.

The combination of good cooling capabilities, space for powerful hardware, and practical front I/O makes the be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow White a solid foundation for a long-term, balanced build.