be quiet! Pure Base 500DX Black PC Case
Exceptional Airflow, Impressively Quiet
The be quiet! Pure Base 500DX Black is engineered for high cooling performance and optimized airflow, making it ideal for performance-focused and water-cooled systems. Its air-permeable front and top covers, combined with whisper-quiet fans, deliver powerful cooling with low noise.
Key Features
- High-airflow front panel and top cover for maximum cooling performance
- 3 preinstalled Pure Wings 2 140mm fans for efficient, quiet airflow
- ARGB LED lighting at the front and inside the case
- Front I/O with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C for modern hardware
- Water-cooling ready for radiators up to 360mm
- Support for up to 2 SSDs prominently displayed behind the window panel
- Generous space for high-end graphics cards and CPU coolers
- Tinted tempered glass side panel
- 3-year manufacturer’s warranty
High Airflow & Maximum Performance
All components of the Pure Base 500DX Black are optimized for airflow and cooling performance.
- Extremely air-permeable front and top cover
- Ideal for powerful and water-cooled systems
- Removable dust filters at the front and bottom for easy cleaning
Whisper-Quiet Cooling with 3 Pure Wings 2 Fans
The case comes with 3 preinstalled Pure Wings 2 140mm fans with airflow-optimized blades for perfect airflow and outstanding cooling:
- Front: 1x 140mm
- Top: 1x 140mm
- Rear: 1x 140mm
Despite its compact design, all preinstalled fans are 140mm models for very quiet operation. Up to two additional 140mm fans can be installed.
ARGB Illumination Inside and Out
Enhance your build with impressive ARGB lighting:
- ARGB LEDs at the front and inside the case
- Multiple colors and modes to personalize your system’s look
- Optional synchronization with motherboard or ARGB controller
Smart Front I/O
Stay up to date with modern connectivity:
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C on the front I/O for the latest devices
- Front panel switch to control interior and exterior LEDs
Generous Space for High-End Hardware
The Pure Base 500DX Black offers flexible space for powerful components:
- Supports high-end graphics cards
- Supports CPU coolers up to 190mm in height
- Front: fans or radiators up to 360mm
- Top: space for additional fans or radiators up to 240mm
Storage & Cable Management
The case is designed for clean builds and attractive SSD presentation:
- Install up to 5 SSDs in total
- 2 SSDs can be positioned for prominent viewing through the window panel
- Excellent cable routing options help keep your system tidy
Functional PSU Shroud
Achieve a neat and quiet interior:
- PSU shroud hides power supply and cables
- Integrated double HDD cage with decoupled mountings to reduce vibrations
- HDD cage can be repositioned to accommodate front radiators up to 360mm
- PSU can be easily installed from the rear using the supplied PSU bracket
Tempered Glass Side Window
Showcase your components in style:
- Fully windowed side panel
- Tinted, tempered glass with black painted side bars
- Provides a clear view of your build’s interior
Technical Specifications
General
| Specification |
Details |
| Model |
Pure Base 500DX Black |
| Color option |
Black |
| Motherboard compatibility |
ATX / M-ATX / Mini-ITX |
| Case size excl. stands (L x W x H) (mm) |
450 x 232 x 443 |
| Case size incl. stands (L x W x H) (mm) |
450 x 232 x 463 |
| PSU form factor |
ATX PS/2 |
| Weight (kg) |
7.8 |
| Expansion slots |
7 |
Preinstalled Fans
| Position |
Model |
Size (mm) |
| Top |
Pure Wings 2 140mm |
140 x 140 x 25 |
| Front |
Pure Wings 2 140mm |
140 x 140 x 25 |
| Rear |
Pure Wings 2 140mm |
140 x 140 x 25 |
Fan Performance (Per Fan @ 100% PWM / 12V)
| Parameter |
Value |
| Fan speed (rpm) |
900 |
| Airflow (CFM / m³/h) |
55.8 / 94.8 |
| Air pressure (mm H₂O) |
0.6 |
| Noise level (dB(A)) |
17.1 |
| Voltage range (V DC) |
12 |
| Input power (W) |
1.08 |
| Input current (A) |
0.09 |
| Connector |
3-pin |
| Lifespan (h / 25°C) |
80,000 |
| Fan controller |
- |
Maximum Fan Installation
| Position |
Supported Fan Sizes (mm) |
| Top |
2x 120 / 2x 140 |
| Front |
3x 120 / 2x 140 |
| Rear |
1x 140 |
| Bottom |
- |
| Side |
- |
| PSU shroud |
- |
Optional Radiator Installation
| Position |
Supported Radiator Sizes (mm) |
| Top |
120 / 240 |
| Front |
120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360 |
| Rear |
120 / 140 |
| Bottom |
- |
PSU Compatibility
| Configuration |
Maximum PSU Length (mm) |
| Excluding bottom fan |
258 |
| Including bottom fan |
225 |
Graphics Card Clearance
| HDD Cage Configuration |
Maximum GPU Length (mm) |
| HDD cage installed (in height of graphics card) |
369 |
| HDD cage removed (in height of graphics card) |
369 |
Drive Bay Capacity
| Drive Type |
Maximum Slots |
Included Slots |
| 3.5" |
2 |
2 |
| 2.5" |
5 |
5 |
| 5.25" |
- |
- |
Cooling & Airflow
| Specification |
Details |
| Max CPU cooler height (mm) |
190 |
| Airflow channel |
Front / Top / Rear |
Lighting
| Feature |
Details |
| RGB LED illumination |
Front LED ARGB / Internal ARGB |
| LEDs synchronizable with RGB controller/motherboard |
- |
| Expandable RGB controller |
- |
Front I/O Panel
| Port / Feature |
Quantity / Details |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
1 |
| USB 2.0 |
- |
| HD Audio I/O |
Mic + Audio |
| Qi charger / Quick Charging |
- |
Insulation & Damping
| Feature |
Availability |
| Top panel insulation mats |
- |
| Front panel insulation mats |
- |
| Side panel insulation mats |
Yes |
| Anti-vibration decoupled HDD |
Yes |
| Anti-vibration decoupled fan |
- |
| Anti-vibration decoupled PSU |
Yes |
| Anti-vibration motherboard tray |
- |
Dust Filters
| Position |
Removable |
| Front |
Yes |
| Bottom |
Yes |
| Side |
- |
Materials
| Component |
Material |
| Top cover |
ABS |
| Front panel |
ABS |
| Side panel |
Steel |
| Side panel window |
4mm tempered glass |
| Stands |
ABS |
Scope of Delivery
| Item |
Included |
| Screw set (drives/motherboard) |
Yes |
| Rubber rail |
- |
| Standoffs |
- |
| LCS bracket |
- |
| HDD slot cover |
- |
| Upper fan bracket |
- |
| HDD panel rubber grommet |
- |
| SSD bracket for PSU shroud |
- |
| LED strips |
- |
| Cable ties |
6 / 4 (Velcro) |
Logistics & Certifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Article number |
BGW37 |
| Certifications |
CE / RoHS |
| Package dimensions (L x W x H) (mm) |
510 x 285 x 494 |
| Gross weight, package (kg) |
8.49 |
| Pieces per packaging unit |
1 |