be quiet! Pure Base 500DX (White)

Mid tower PC case with tempered glass centre and ARGB LEDs

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The be quiet! Pure Base 500DX is a mid-tower case with a quiet design that allows you to assemble almost any configuration based on a mini-ITX, micro-ATX or ATX motherboard. The ARGB backlighting also adds a touch of gaming to the case.

Mid tower PC case with tempered glass centre and ARGB LEDs

Overview

Compact, silent and ARGB

The be quiet! Pure Base 500DX is a mid-tower case with a quiet design that allows you to assemble almost any configuration based on a mini-ITX, micro-ATX or ATX motherboard. The optimised interior space allows for up to 5 SSDs, a 190mm high fan and a 369mm graphics card. The tempered glass side panel offers an unobstructed view of the components inside your PC case and the ARGB backlighting brings a touch of gaming.

Be Quiet! has taken care of the quiet operation by installing three 140mm Pure Wings 2 fans while emphasizing its gaming look with its first ARGB case. It also offers numerous cable management options to hide unwanted cables and optimise airflow.

Generous interior space

The Pure Base 500DX offers generous dimensions for the installation of high-end graphics cards and large cooling systems up to 190mm high. Fans or radiators up to 360 mm can be easily installed in the front. The upper area offers space for fans or radiators up to 240 mm.

Ultra-quiet operation

Three pre-installed Pure Wings 2 fans with optimised blades ensure perfect airflow and constant cooling. Despite the compact design of the case, the front and rear fans are 140mm models, ensuring very quiet operation. As an option, three additional 140 mm fans can be installed.

Neat interior

The power supply cover perfectly covers the cables, the power supply unit and contains a double hard disk rack. The double HDD cage with decoupled brackets reduces vibrations and helps to maximise silence. It can also be repositioned to fit radiators up to 360mm in front. Using the power supply bracket, the power supply can be easily installed from the rear.

ARGB LEDs to illuminate your games

ARGB LEDs offer a variety of colours and styles to customise the appearance of the enclosure both indoors and outdoors. You can optionally synchronize the lighting with your ARGB motherboard or controller.

Main features:

  • Medium tower case with ARGB backlighting for motherboards in the following formats: ATX, micro-ATX, mini-ITX
  • Tempered glass side panel
  • Efficient cooling system (3 x 140mm Pure Wings 2 fans included)
  • 3 removable dust filters
  • Designed for watercooling radiators up to 360 mm
  • Power supply: 225 mm long (258 mm without 3.5" HDD cage)
  • Graphics card length: 369 mm
  • Fan height: 190 mm
Specifications
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General information

Product name

be quiet! Pure Base 500DX (White)

Brand

be quiet!

Model

BGW38

Main characteristics

Graphic card max. length

369 mm

Max height CPU fan

190 mm

Power supply max. length

258 mm

Power format

ATX/EPS

Case format

Mid tower

Use

Office
Gamer

Material

ABS (Plastic)
Tempered glass
Steel

Motherboard format

ATX
Micro ATX
Mini ITX

Power supply supplied

No

Design

Screwless fixing system

No

Case color

White

Front color

White

Dust filters

2

Integrated display

No

Mesh front

Yes

Glass

Yes

Tempered glass

Yes

Fish tank (panoramic view)

No

LED RGB

Yes

ARGB LED

Yes

Water cooling compatible

Yes

Motherboard connector location

Standard connectors (on the motherboard)

Expansion slots

Number of PCI slots

7

Low profile

No

Number of visible 3.5" slots

0

Number of invisible 3.5" slots

2

Number of 2.5" slots

5

Number of 2.5"/3.5" slots

0

Number of visible 5.25" slots

0

Number of Slot-in slim 5.25'' slots

0

Number of Slim 5.25'' slots

0

Front connectivity

Location of expansion ports

Top

Connector(s) available

Headphone (3.5mm Jack Female)
Microphone (3.5mm Jack Female)
1 X USB 3.0
1 X USB 3.1 Type C

Cooling

Fan(s) included

Yes

Number of rear fan(s) slots

1 X 120 or 140mm

Quantity of rear fan(s) supplied

1

Number of front fan(s) slots

2 X 140mm
3 X 120mm

Quantity of front fan(s) supplied

1

Number of above fan(s) slots

2 X 120 or 140mm

Quantity of above fan(s) supplied

1

Water cooling

AIO radiator compatibility

360mm radiator
280mm radiator
240mm radiator
140mm radiator
120mm radiator

Front AIO slot(s)

240mm radiator
140mm radiator
120mm radiator
280mm radiator
360mm radiator

Above AIO slot(s)

120mm radiator
240mm radiator

Rear AIO slot(s)

120mm radiator
140mm radiator

Physical characteristics

Width

232 mm

Height

463 mm

Depth

450 mm

Weight

7.8 kg

Volume

46.25 l

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 12 May 2020

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  • by Eric
    Posted on 13 Oct 2024
    Bought on 11 Sep 2024 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 7 Average rating: 10

    Not so big after all, but the quality is there and the design is a success

    Superb! First impressions: it's heavy, solid, well thought-out, all the screws can be removed by hand, and there's a handy rear frame for routing the power supply. There are dust filters everywhere (sliding underneath and magnetic on top) and another good point: 3 large 140mm fans that can be fixed in several places. That's a nice touch!

    I installed an ATX Asus TUF Gaming B650+. This ATX format fits and as the case is wide, the graphics card (4060) and the processor fan fit in easily. However, there's not that much space left and I had to remove all the removable parts to fit my Seasonic Connect 750 Gold power supply (100% modular) because of its remote connector bar. It's a bit tricky to fit, but hey... this case is pretty compact and I'm happy with it.

    One last word on the glass and LEDs, because that's why we chose it. The glass is thick and there's a button on the front that lets you choose between several colour modes for the RGB strip: monochrome that scrolls from top to bottom (all the shades are selectable) or multicolour. I'm not usually a fan of 'matte my beautiful leds everywhere' type boxes, but I have to admit that this is quite successful, as the light from the strip illuminates the interior and you can see the reflections through the glass. You can also simply turn it off.

    In short, I'm very happy with the result once it's fitted.

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  • by GeoffreyV
    Posted on 22 Feb 2024
    Bought on 24 Jan 2024 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 8

    Not practical

    Once assembled, the box looks good, but it's quite a pain to assemble.
    There's not much space for cables. The 2 slots for sata disks each require a power cable, as you have to use the bent end of the cable.
    Only 2 2.5-inch disk slots.

    Finally, it's not easy to move around.

    As far as LDLC is concerned, nothing to say impeccable.

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  • by Fabien
    Posted on 14 Nov 2023
    Bought on 14 Aug 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 9 Average rating: 9

    Compliant, well finished.

    A very good case, beautifully finished, well thought out for assembly.
    Nothing is missing, including the various screws, the dust filter associated with the case, and the fans.
    The fans are very efficient and above all very quiet.
    Accepts ATX motherboards, CPU cooler 165mn high, graphics card + 330mn, which means you can upgrade your PC without changing the case.

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  • by OhYeah
    Posted on 7 Sep 2023
    Bought on 26 Jul 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 8

    Attractive but rather noisy and lacks front USB. No DVD player slot

    Attractive, clean assembly but rather noisy and lacks front USB. No DVD player slot

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  • by NicolasD
    Posted on 22 Nov 2022
    Bought on 19 Nov 2022 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Just excellent

    I have just received the package (impeccable delivery as usual with LDLC) and I am very pleasantly surprised.

    The quality of the case is just incredible. I've just received the package and I'm really surprised by the quality of the case. It's really heavy, steel all around, soundproofing on the back plate, cleverly placed cable covers, the case is really top notch for a perfect cable management.

    My list of criteria was long and this case ticked all the boxes and more.

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