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be quiet! Pure Base 501

Mid-tower case

96€95
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Case color:
  • Black

    96€95
    In stock
  • White

    109€94
    In stock
Glass:
  • Yes

  • No

Mesh front:
  • Yes

  • No

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Overview

Compact and ergonomic design

The be quiet! Pure Base 501 is a mid-tower case where silence has been at the heart of its design and which allows you to assemble a configuration based on a mini-ITX, micro-ATX or ATX motherboard. The clever, optimised interior layout accommodates up to 5 SSDs, a 1780 mm-high fridge and a 368 mm-high graphics card.

Be Quiet! has taken particular care to ensure that this Pure Base 501 runs silently, with two Pure Wings 3 140 mm PWM fans, an insulated side panel and numerous components with anti-vibration systems.

Highlights

  • Full, elegant front panel combined with a mesh top panel for a sober, classic design
  • 2 Pure Wings 3 140 mm PWM fans pre-installed (1 front and 1 rear)
  • Generous interior space for graphics cards and large radiators despite compact dimensions
  • Compatible with watercooling up to 360 mm
  • USB-C 3.1 port for fast connectivity
  • Comfortable cable management thanks to optimised design

Key features :

  • Mid-tower case for motherboards in the following formats: ATX, micro-ATX, mini-ITX
  • 3 removable dust filters: front, top and rear
  • Side insulation panel
  • Anti-vibration system for disks, fans, power supply and motherboard tray.
  • Power supply: 180 mm long (200 mm without HDD cage)
  • Graphics card length: 368 mm
  • Fan tray height: 178 mm
Specifications
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General information

Product name

be quiet! Pure Base 501

Brand

be quiet!

Model

BG073

Main characteristics

Graphic card max. length

368 mm

Max height CPU fan

178 mm

Power supply max. length

180 mm

Power format

ATX/EPS

Case format

Mid tower

Use

Office
Gamer

Material

ABS (Plastic)
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

3

Integrated display

No

Mesh front

No

Glass

No

Tempered glass

No

Fish tank (panoramic view)

No

LED RGB

No

ARGB LED

No

ARGB hub included

No

Water cooling compatible

Yes

Motherboard connector location

Standard connectors (on the motherboard)

Expansion slots

Number of PCI slots

7

Low profile

No

Number of invisible 3.5" slots

2

Number of 2.5" slots

5

Front connectivity

Location of expansion ports

Top

Connector(s) available

2 X USB 3.0
1 X USB 3.1 Type C
3.5mm Jack Female Stereo

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 120 or 140mm
1 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

0

Water cooling

AIO radiator compatibility

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

231 mm

Height

463 mm

Depth

450 mm

Weight

6.66 kg

Volume

48.1 l

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Legal warranty

Safety Information

Responsible person

Listan GmbH

Postal address

Wilhelm-Bergner-Str. 11C 21509 Glinde Allemagne

Electronic Address

Product referenced on 7 Nov 2024

Customer reviews
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  • by thymotheeG
    Posted on 12 Feb 2026
    Bought on 4 Jun 2025 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Super case

    Very good airflow, all dust filters are very useful, and the case is of very good quality and beautiful.

    Model: be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow - Black
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  • by Alex
    Posted on 26 Dec 2025
    Bought on 28 Nov 2025 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Great setup for gaming

    Runs all games in 1080p without any issues. (Arc Raiders, Cyberpunk, etc.)
    Silent and doesn't overheat!
    Excellent value for money and LDLC's service is always top notch: PC assembled and available several days ahead of schedule ;)

    Model: be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow Window - Black
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  • by SergeC
    Posted on 18 Nov 2025
    Bought on 20 Oct 2025 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

    As expected and satisfied

    Order as expected. Machine assembled very cleanly and quickly.
    At the time the order was placed, I received attentive technical advice. Very satisfied with the machine, which works quickly and quietly. We recommend the shop.

    Model: be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow Window - White
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  • by Andre G
    Posted on 11 Nov 2025
    Bought on 3 Oct 2025 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 10 Average rating: 10

    Sober and practical

    I chose this box because of the way its connections are placed. The PC is in a cupboard and with this case their location suits me perfectly.
    Efficient and fairly quiet ventilation.

    Model: be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow - Black
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  • by EricA
    Posted on 1 Nov 2025
    Bought on 4 Oct 2025 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 10

    Good medium tower

    I needed a wider tower than the one I had before because the processor fan is bigger. Reasonably priced, well made tower I think, I was able to install all my components without any problem, a little downside for the cable routing on the back of the motherboard where I had to use a bit of force to close the partition. Otherwise nothing to say.

    Model: be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow - Black
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