be quiet! Pure Base 501

ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX
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Product details

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

Key specifications

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

General information

Item number
47860220
Manufacturer
be quiet!
Category
PC case
Manufacturer no.
BG073
Release date
16.8.2024
Sales rank in Category PC case
45 of 3152

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Material

Material group
MetalPlastic
Material
ABSABS plasticMetalPlasticSGCCSteel

PC case properties

PC case design
Midi Tower
Form factor
ATXMicro ATX (mATX)Mini-ITX
"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
LED colour
without LED

Connections

Front connections
USB-C

Cooling properties

Number of fans
1x
Number of fan slots
6x
Connectable fans (control)
6
Number of radiator mounts
3
Cooling properties
Water cooling possible

Front side

Fans included
1x 140mm
Fan mount locations
1x 120mm1x 140mm2x 120mm2x 140mm3x 120mm
Radiator mount locations
1x max. 120mm1x max. 140mm1x max. 240mm1x max. 280mm1x max. 360mm

Rear side

Fan mount locations
1x 120mm1x 140mm

Top side

Fan mount locations
1x 120mm1x 140mm2x 120mm2x 140mm

HDD Cage

Fans included
1x 140mm2x 140mm
Radiator mount locations
1x max. 120mm1x max. 140mm1x max. 240mm1x max. 280mm1x max. 360mm

Origin

Country of origin
China

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
53.56 kg
Climate contribution
CHF 1.28

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Cable tiesScrews

Product dimensions

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

Package dimensions

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

30-day right of return
36 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
14 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
  • 3.Thermaltake
    0.3 %
  • 9.ASUS
    0.4 %
  • 9.be quiet!
    0.4 %
  • 9.Chieftec
    0.4 %
  • 9.Fortron
    0.4 %

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
  • 7.be quiet!
    1 day
  • 7.Cooler Master
    1 day
  • 7.Fractal
    1 day

Return rate

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

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Intertech
    1.8 %
  • 2.LC-Power
    2.5 %
  • 3.be quiet!
    2.7 %
  • 4.NZXT
    2.9 %
  • 4.Sharkoon
    2.9 %
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