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Be Quiet! Pure Base 501 LX RGB Case White

BGW79 | be quiet!
$199
ETA: 06/06/25 This item is expected to arrive into our warehouse around 06/06/25.
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The be quiet! Pure Base 501 LX RGB Case combines stunning design with advanced cooling performance, making it an excellent choice for gamers and PC builders. This mid-tower ATX case is equipped with an innovative airflow design, featuring high-quality be quiet! fans and a roomy interior for easy installation of high-end components. The tempered glass side panel showcases the vibrant RGB lighting, while the efficient cable management system ensures a clean, professional look. With exceptional expandability and noise reduction features, the 501 LX is ideal for creating a powerful, visually striking gaming rig.

Features


Pure Base 501 LX White

Impressive Lighting and Airflow

Pure Base 501 LX White is an impressively versatile be quiet! ATX case with ARGB fans, compact dimensions and high airflow for any application.

  • High airflow intake front panel and top cover for maximum performance
  • 4 preinstalled Light Wings LX PWM White fans for unmistakable lighting effects and extraordinary air pressure
  • ARGB controller and ARGB-PWM hub for 6 fans
  • Generous space for high-end graphics cards and large coolers, despite compact footprint
  • Optional vertical graphics card installation
  • Water cooling ready for radiators up to 360mm
  • Comfortable cable management with clever cable routing design
  • Side panel made of tempered glass

Be Quiet! Pure Base 501 LX RGB Case White Feature 1

Light it Up

Lots of Illumination Possibilities

Pure Base 501 LX White is for the ARGB enthusiasts out there. With 4 preinstalled Light Wings LX White PWM fans, this case is predetermined to be your next show case. With its countless modes and colours and the possibility to synchronise your ARGB effects, Pure Base 501 LX White leaves nothing to be desired. To support a full ARGB ecosystem, a hub for 6 ARGB devices and PWM fans is installed behind the motherboard tray.

Be Quiet! Pure Base 501 LX RGB Case White Feature 2

Perfect Case Fan

Fan Blades Optimised for High Airflow

With optimisation for maximum airflow, Light Wings LX PWM White is the right choice for any case configuration that demands high cooling performance. Its 7 airflow-optimised fan blades not only reduce noise-generating turbulences but also ensure Light Wings LX PWM White provides the performance that is needed, even in demanding configurations. 3 Light Wings LX 120mm PWM White pull cool air from the front, while a large 140mm fan exhausts the warm air through the rear.

Be Quiet! Pure Base 501 LX RGB Case White Feature 3

More than Meets the Eye

Generous Space for High-End Hardware

Despite its compact dimensions, Pure Base 501 LX White offers enough space for high-end graphics cards and large coolers. Triple fans or a radiator up to 360mm can be installed easily at the front, while the top area provides space for up to 2 fans or a radiator up to 240mm.

Be Quiet! Pure Base 501 LX RGB Case White Feature 4

Way Up!

With Rotatable PCIe Slots

Why not try something else with your GPU? The PCIe slots of the Pure Base 501 LX White can be rotated 90° for an upright installation of wide high-end graphics cards. The spacing is perfect for the optional be quiet! Riser Cable, whose foam base provides excellent anti-sag support for graphics cards in vertical orientation.

Be Quiet! Pure Base 501 LX RGB Case White Feature 5

Inventory Management

With Smart Cable Routing Options

As a compact PC case, Pure Base 501 LX White optimally uses the offered space. Thanks to cleverly integrated cable routing options, it makes cable management a breeze.

Be Quiet! Pure Base 501 LX RGB Case White Feature 6

Connect with Me

State-of-the-Art Technology for Your System

A USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C connector and 2 Type A ports on the front I/O port for fast and easy connectivity. A controller button cycles through the colours and modes for the fans that are connected to the ARGB hub, or can be set to sync the effects with a motherboard ARGB header.

Specifications


General Data

Model Number BGW79
Model Pure Base 501 LX White
Colour White
Motherboard Compatibility ATX / M-ATX / Mini-ATX
Case Size excl. Stands (L x W x H), (mm) 450 x 231 x 449
Case Size incl. Stands (L x W x H), (mm) 450 x 231 x 463
Volume (l) 24.4
PSU Form Factor ATX PS/2
Weight (kg) 7.9
Expansion Slots 7

Pre-Installed Fans

Fan at Front 3 x Light Wings LX 120 mm PWM White
Fan at Rear 1 x Light Wings LX 140 mm PWM White
Dimensions (L x W x H), (mm) Front: 120 x 25 x 120 / Rear: 140 x 25 x 140
Fan Speed at 100% PWM / 12V (rpm) 1600 / 1200
Airflow at 100% PWM / 12V (CFM / m3/h) 51.5 / 87.5 | 56.0 / 95.0
Air Pressure at 100% PWM / 12V (mmH2O) 1.34 / 0.90
Noise Level at 100% PWM / 12V (dB(A)) 25.5 / 22.9
Voltage Range (V DC) 5 - 13.2
Input Power (W) 3.8 / 3.6
Input Current (A) 0.10 / 0.09
Connector 4-pin PWM
Lifespan (h / 25°C) 60,000

Maximum Fan Installation

Maximum Fans 6
Top (mm) 2 x 140 / 2 x 120
Front (mm) 2 x 140 / 3 x 120
Rear (mm) 1 x 140 / 1 x 120

Optional Radiator Installation

Top (mm) 120 / 240
Front (mm) 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360
Rear (mm) 120 / 140

PSU Compatibility

Maximum Dimensions Excl. Bottom Fan (mm) 200
Maximum Dimensions Incl. Bottom Fan (mm) 180

Graphics Card

HDD Cage (in Height of Graphics Card) Installed (mm) 368
HDD Cage (in Height of Graphics Card) Removed (mm) 368
Maximum PCIe Slots with Vertical Graphics Card (pcs.) 5

Drive Bay Capacity

3.5 Slots (Scope of Delivery) 2
3.5 Slots (Max.) 2
2.5 Slots (Scope of Delivery) 5
2.5 Slots (Max.) 5

Cooling

Max. Construction Height of CPU Cooler unit (mm) 178

I/O Panel

USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C 1
USB 3.2 Type A 2
HD Audio I/O Mic + Audio

Insulation and Damping

Top Panel Insulation Mats Yes
Side Panel Insulation Mats Yes
Anti-Vibration Decoupled HDD Yes
Anti-Vibration Decoupled Fan Yes
Anti-Vibration Decoupled PSU Yes
Anti-Vibration Decoupled Motherboard-Tray Yes

Scope of Delivery

Screw Set (Drives/Motherboard) Yes
Additional Standoffs (pcs.) 1
Cable Ties (pcs.) 12

Removable Dust Filters

Top 1
Front 1
Bottom 1

Material

Top Cover Steel
Front Panel ABS
Side Panel Steel
Side Panel Window Glass
Stands ABS

Safety Certification

Approvals CE, UKCA

Environmental Directives

RoHS Yes
WEEE Yes
Triman Yes

Service

Warranty (Years) 3
International Hotline / Free of Charge Yes / DE, FR, US
Backed by a 3 year Be Quiet! warranty.

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