be quiet! Pure Base 500DX Case

be quiet! Pure Base 500DX

Brand
be quiet!
Model
Pure Base 500DX
$123–$136estimated range · from catalog price Sep 1, 2026

Airflow‑focused 2020 mid‑tower: 369 mm GPU, 190 mm cooler, 360/240 mm rads, three 140 mm fans, tempered glass, and front USB‑C.

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ReleasedApr 2020
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Form factorATX
ColorWhite
Tempered glassYes
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Product overview

Released on April 15, 2020, the Pure Base 500DX belongs to be quiet!’s Pure Base line; it’s the airflow‑focused evolution of the Pure Base 500 with mesh panels and ARGB lighting.Sourcebequiet.com

Positioned as a mainstream mid‑tower, it exists to make high‑airflow ATX builds easy without going oversized. It supports ATX/mATX/ITX boards, GPUs up to 369 mm and air coolers up to 190 mm, plus radiators up to 360 mm front and 240 mm top. Three 140 mm fans come preinstalled, there’s a tempered‑glass side panel, and the front I/O includes USB‑C. Best for clean airflow builds, compact water‑cooling, RGB showcases, and cards needing extra length.Sourcebequiet.com

Best for
  • airflow builds
  • water cooling/radiators
  • showcase/RGB
  • high GPU clearance
Official product specifications

Specifications

Form factor
ATX
Color
White
Tempered glass
Yes
Dimentions
17.72 x 9.13 x 18.23 in
Weight
17.31 lb
I O Ports
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, HD Audio (mic + audio)
Expansion Slots
7
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