be quiet! Pure Base 501

ATX, mATX, Mini-ATX
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Product details

Pure Base 501 Airflow Window Black is a traditional, timeless and versatile be quiet! ATX case with compact dimensions.

Key specifications

PC case design
Midi Tower
PC case features
Side windows
Front connections
USB-C
Max. length graphics card
368 mm
Max. height CPU cooler
178 mm
Max length of power supply
180 mm
Number of 3.5" drive slots (internal)
2x
Item number
52489360

General information

Manufacturer
be quiet!
Category
PC case
Manufacturer no.
BGW74
Release date
29.10.2024
Sales rank in Category PC case
106 of 2966

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Material

Material group
GlassMetalPlastic
Material
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)Hardened glassSteel

PC case properties

PC case design
Midi Tower
Form factor
ATXMicro ATX (mATX)Mini-ATX
"Number of 5.25"" drive slots"
0x
Number of 3.5" drive slots (internal)
2x
"Number of 2.5"" drive slots"
5x
Number of expansion card slots
7x
Max. length graphics card
368 mm
Max. height CPU cooler
178 mm
Max length of power supply
180 mm
PC case features
Side windows

Connections

Front connections
USB-C

Cooling properties

Number of fans
2x
Number of fan slots
6x
Fan location
Front sideRear sideTop side
Number of radiator mounts
3
Radiator locations
Rear sideTop side
Cooling properties
Water cooling possible

Front side

Fans included
1x 140mm
Fan mount locations
3x 120/140 mm

Rear side

Fan mount locations
1x 120/140mm

Top side

Fan mount locations
2x 120/140mm left
Radiator mount locations
1x max. 240mm

HDD Cage

Fans included
2x 140mm
Fan mount locations
2x 140mm
Radiator mount locations
1x max. 120mm1x max. 140mm

Origin

Country of origin
China

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Cable tiesScrews

Product dimensions

Height
46.30 cm
Length
45 cm
Width
23.10 cm
Weight
7.20 kg

Package dimensions

Length
51 cm
Width
29 cm
Height
50 cm
Weight
8.74 kg

30-day right of return
36 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
3 additional offers

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «PC case» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 2.Fractal
    0.2 %
  • 4.ASUS
    0.3 %
  • 4.be quiet!
    0.3 %
  • 4.Corsair
    0.3 %
  • 4.Lian-Li
    0.3 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Montech
    0 days
  • 1.NZXT
    0 days
  • 5.be quiet!
    1 day
  • 5.Lian-Li
    1 day
  • 5.Sharkoon
    1 day

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «PC case» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 2.Akyga
    2.3 %
  • 3.Sharkoon
    2.5 %
  • 4.be quiet!
    2.6 %
  • 5.LC-Power
    2.7 %
  • 5.NZXT
    2.7 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good91/100
Very good91/100
Basic TutorialsSingle testReleaseJuly 2025

Now we come to the conclusion of the test of the be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow. Overall, this midi tower leaves us with a very good impression. It has a clean finish, offers plenty of space for hardware thanks to its spacious interior and impresses with its excellent cooling. Furthermore, be quiet!...

Very good90/100
gamezoom.netSingle testReleaseJanuary 2025
  • PositiveHigh quality and clean processing
  • Positivemodern look
  • Positiveenough space for a modern gaming PC
  • PositiveSufficient fan slots and space for radiators
  • PositiveTwo quiet fans pre-assembled
  • Positivecontemporary I/O panel