be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX (Black)

Mid tower case with tempered glass window and ARGB LEDs

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The be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX is a mid-tower case with a silent design that allows you to assemble almost any configuration based on a mini-ITX, micro-ATX or ATX motherboard. The optimised interior space can accommodate up to 5 SSDs...

Mid tower case with tempered glass window and ARGB LEDs

Available from 157€95 on the outlet deals

Overview

Compact, powerful, silent and ARGB

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

Be Quiet! has taken great care to ensure quiet operation by installing 4 Light Wings PWM fans , while emphasising its gaming look. It also offers numerous cable storage options to hide unwanted cables and optimise airflow.

Generous interior space

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

Ultra-quiet operation

Three 120 mm Light Wings PWM fans are pre-installed on the front, with optimised blades to ensure perfect airflow and constant cooling. Despite the case's compact design, the rear fan is a 140 mm Light Wings PWM model, which also ensures very quiet operation. As an option, if required, 2 other 120 or 140 mm fans can be installed in the top position.

A neat interior

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

ARGB LEDs to light up your games

ARGB LEDs offer a range of colours and styles to personalise the appearance of the enclosure both indoors and out. You can optionally synchronise the lighting with your motherboard or ARGB controller.

Key features:

  • Mid-tower case with ARGB backlighting for motherboards in the following formats: ATX, micro-ATX, mini-ITX
  • Tempered glass side panel
  • Efficient cooling system(3 Light Wings PWM 120 mm fans + 1 Light Wings PWM 140 mm fan supplied)
  • 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
  • Fans height: 190 mm
Specifications
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General information

Product name

be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX (Black)

Brand

be quiet!

Model

BGW49

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

Gamer
Office

Material

ABS (Plastic)
Tempered glass
Steel

Motherboard format

ATX
Micro ATX
Mini ITX

Power supply supplied

No

Design

Screwless fixing system

No

Case color

Black

Front color

Black

Dust filters

2

Integrated display

No

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

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

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

3

Number of above fan(s) slots

2 X 120 or 140mm

Quantity of above fan(s) supplied

1

Water cooling

AIO radiator compatibility

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

Front AIO slot(s)

120mm radiator
140mm radiator
240mm 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 Dec 2023

Customer review
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8/10
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  • by ValentinC
    Posted on 18 Mar 2024
    Bought on 16 Feb 2024 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 8

    Very good box / Small quack on delivery

    Nickel casing, the assembly isn't the simplest but it does the job well.
    The LEDs in the fans and on the front panel look great.
    I find the fans a bit noisier than the ones I had before, but by adjusting their settings in the BIOS I manage to limit the noise when I'm not gaming.
    Delivery went well, apart from the fact that the screw holding the ARGB-PWM Hub was missing from the inside of the case, but when I shook it, it eventually reappeared. I think it's a shame that I had to do this to find my screw.
    All in all, a very good box, a bit noisy when playing and not the easiest to use for a first assembly, but it's OK all the same.

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