Case be quiet! Pure Base 501 LX Black Case ATX - BGW78

be quiet! Pure Base 501 LX Black is a middle tower case aimed at mid-range and high-end configurations where silence and good airflow go hand in hand. It supports standard formats ATX, Micro ATX, and Mini ITX, so you can comfortably use it for almost any mainstream build. The side panel made of tempered glass showcases the hardware, and the included Light Wings LX fans provide a ready-to-use cooling system right out of the box. You also have enough space for a GPU up to 368 mm and a serious air cooler up to 178 mm.

What you get

At the front, you get three Light Wings LX 120 mm PWM fans plus one 140 mm PWM at the back, giving you a ready and balanced airflow – front intake and rear exhaust without needing to buy additional fans. The chassis allows up to 3 x 120 mm at the front, 2 x 120/140 mm at the top, and one more at the rear panel if you decide to change the configuration later. Inside, you have 2 x 3.5" for hard drives and 5 x 2.5" for SSDs, which is more than enough for a gaming library, work projects, and caches. Support for power supplies up to 200 mm means you can easily fit a longer and more powerful PSU without struggling with cables. The front I/O with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and two Type-A ports makes it easy to connect modern peripherals and external SSDs directly at the front.

• Case form factor Middle Tower, suitable for gaming and workstation configurations with good space and airflow.
• Compatibility with motherboards ATX, Micro ATX, and Mini ITX, providing flexibility in motherboard selection.
• Included 3 x 120 mm Light Wings LX PWM at the front and 1 x 140 mm Light Wings LX PWM at the back for a ready and balanced cooling configuration.
• Fan support: up to 3 x 120 mm at the front, 2 x 120/140 mm at the top, and 1 x 120/140 mm at the back for flexible airflow and future upgrades.
• Side panel made of tempered glass allows you to showcase GPU, cooling, and lighting.
• Support for graphics cards up to 368 mm and air coolers for CPU up to 178 mm, so it can comfortably accommodate most massive gaming components.
• Total 2 x 3.5" and 5 x 2.5" storage slots – enough for a combination of large HDDs and fast SSDs.
• Front 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 devices and headphones.
• Compatible with power supplies up to 200 mm, leaving good space for cable management.

Who it is suitable for

Pure Base 501 LX is a good choice for gamers and enthusiasts who want a clean, quiet build with RGB accents and enough space for a more serious GPU. It is also suitable for workstations with multiple SSDs and HDDs, as long as you don't need legacy 5.25" devices. If you are aiming for an ultra-compact system or massive custom water cooling with huge radiators, you may need a more specialized form factor.

The combination of included Light Wings fans, space for long graphics cards, and modern I/O with Type-C makes this case a very practical base for a modern and organized build.