Case be quiet! Pure Base 501 DX Black Case ATX - BGW76

be quiet! Pure Base 501 DX Black is a middle tower case for ATX configurations, aimed at stable gaming and work builds without unnecessary effects. It supports ATX, Micro ATX, and Mini ITX motherboards, giving you freedom for upgrades and hardware transfers in the future. The side panel made of tempered glass provides a good view of the components and RGBs if you choose to use them. Inside, there are already mounted 3 x Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM fans, which is a serious bonus for airflow right out of the box.

What you get

With the three included 140 mm fans – at the front, back, and top – you actually have a ready foundation for meaningful airflow, without immediately thinking about additional fans. The support for graphics cards up to 368 mm allows you to install a massive GPU without worrying about it hitting the front panel. The maximum height for the cooler of up to 178 mm means you can also install a more serious air CPU cooler without worrying about space. With 2 x 3.5" and 5 x 2.5" slots, you have enough options to combine large HDDs for storage and fast SSDs for the system and games. On the front panel, you get a modern USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C plus two USB 3.2 Type A and an audio jack, which is convenient for flash drives, external SSDs, and peripherals.

• Middle tower form factor with support for ATX, Micro ATX, and Mini ITX motherboards, making the case flexible for different builds and future upgrades.
• Side panel made of tempered glass, allowing you to showcase the internal build and cable management.
• Included are 3 x Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM fans (front, rear, top) for balanced airflow directly from the case.
• Rich cooling options: on top 2 x 140 mm / 2 x 120 mm, at the front 2 x 140 mm / 3 x 120 mm, at the back 1 x 140 mm / 1 x 120 mm, allowing you to adjust airflow according to the hardware.
• Support for graphics cards up to 368 mm, which is sufficient for most massive modern GPU models.
• Maximum height for CPU cooler 178 mm, providing freedom for large tower coolers without conflict with the panel.
• 2 x 3.5" and 5 x 2.5" slots provide a good combination of space for mass storage and fast SSD drives.
• Front I/O with 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Type A, and HD Audio, so you don't have to constantly reach behind the case.

Who it is suitable for

This case is suitable if you want a clean, organized mid-range or high-end build with good airflow and space for a long GPU, without venturing into the territory of super large full tower cases. It is well-suited for gaming, streaming, or workstations with several SSDs and one or two larger HDDs. If you are looking for an ultra-compact mini ITX solution or a huge server/NAS case with many 3.5" slots, you will likely need a different form factor.

The most meaningful aspect here is the combination of three included 140 mm fans, support for long graphics cards, and the modern front I/O with Type-C – you get a case that is ready for a serious build right out of the box.