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be quiet! Light Base 500 LX Black Tower Case - BGW85 (Boxed)

SKU 50978 Brand be quiet! EAN13 4260052193884
Light Base 500 LX Black: Mid-tower ATX case with angled side fans for GPU airflow, 4x pre-installed Light Wings LX 120mm PWM ARGB fans, 360mm radiator support, max GPU 400mm. Clean design, easy cable management.
PC Cases - Motherboard Support ATX Micro ATX Mini ITX
PC Cases - Radiator Support 240 mm 360 mm
PC Cases - Included Fans 4+
PC Cases - Front I/O Audio Jacks USB A USB C Gen2
PC Cases - GPU Orientation Vertical Supported
PC Cases - Form Factor Mid Tower
PC Cases - Max GPU Length 361–400 mm
PC Cases - Color Black
PC Cases - CPU Cooler Clearance 170+ mm

The be quiet! Light Base 500 LX Black is a stylish mid-tower ATX case emphasizing performance, accessibility, and functionality for gaming builds. It features an innovative angled slide-out fan frame on the side that directs airflow straight to the GPU, with a triangular recess for efficient air intake. The case includes four pre-installed Light Wings LX 120mm PWM fans: three reverse-blade ARGB fans on the side for visual impact and one standard rear exhaust fan. Lighting is controlled via an integrated 6-way ARGB hub and front button with preset effects.

Spacious internals support ATX motherboards (including back-connect), graphics cards up to 400mm, CPU coolers to 185mm, and radiators up to 360mm on top. Dual PSU positions accommodate modern layouts, with excellent cable management channels and dust filters on side/bottom. Front I/O includes USB-C 3.2 Gen2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, and audio jack.

  • 4x included 120mm ARGB PWM fans (3 reverse side, 1 rear)
  • Max GPU length: 400mm; CPU cooler: 185mm
  • Radiator support: up to 360mm top, 240mm side
  • Storage: 2x 2.5", 1x 3.5"; 7 expansion slots
  • Dimensions: 43.2 x 30.5 x 43.6 cm; Weight: ~11kg net
TypeTower case
ColorBlack
EAN4260052193884
Manufacturer no.BGW85
SeriesLight Base 500
DesignMidi-Tower
Motherboard Form FactorATX / Micro ATX / Mini ITX
MaterialSteel, ABS plastic, tempered glass
WindowYes
Max GPU Length400 mm
Max CPU Cooler Height185 mm
Drive Bays 2.52
Drive Bays 3.51
Expansion Slots7
Front I/O2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2, Audio
Included Fans4x Light Wings LX 120mm PWM (3 reverse ARGB side, 1 rear)
Fan SupportTop: 3x120/2x140 mm; Side: 3x120 mm; Rear: 1x120/140 mm; Bottom: 3x120 mm
Radiator SupportTop up to 360 mm; Side up to 240 mm; Rear 120 mm
RGB LightingYes, ARGB with hub and controller
Water CoolingYes
Back-connect MotherboardYes
Volume57 l
DimensionsWidth 30.5 cm x Height 43.6 cm x Depth 43.2 cm
Weight10.95 kg (net)