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be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case White (Boxed)

SKU 6387 Brand be quiet! EAN13 4260052191811
Mid-tower white PC case supporting ATX/micro-ATX/Mini-ITX with 2x140mm pre-installed fans, USB-C Gen2 front I/O, supports radiators up to 360mm, max CPU cooler height 178mm, vertical GPU mounting capable.
PC Cases - Motherboard Support ATX Micro ATX Mini ITX
PC Cases - Radiator Support 120 mm 140 mm 240 mm 280 mm 360 mm
PC Cases - Included Fans 2
PC Cases - Front I/O Audio Jacks USB A USB C Gen2
PC Cases - GPU Orientation Horizontal Rotatable Layout Vertical Supported
PC Cases - Form Factor Mid Tower
PC Cases - Max GPU Length 401–450 mm
PC Cases - Color White
PC Cases - CPU Cooler Clearance 170+ mm

The be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow is a compact mid-tower ATX case designed for users who value minimalist aesthetics without compromising cooling performance. Built with ABS and steel construction, this case features a high-airflow mesh front panel and comes pre-installed with 2x Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM fans optimized for maximum airflow while minimizing noise-generating turbulences. Despite its compact footprint, the case offers generous space for high-end graphics cards and large CPU coolers, with support for radiators up to 360mm at the front and 240mm at the top.

The case includes smart cable routing options for efficient cable management and features rotatable PCIe slots that allow 90° rotation for vertical GPU installation with optional be quiet! Riser Cable support. The front I/O panel provides modern connectivity with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Type-A ports, and audio jacks. Multiple dust filters with magnetic mounts on the top and front, plus a bottom filter, help maintain system cleanliness. Sound-deadening material on the rear side panel contributes to reduced noise output, making this case ideal for quiet, high-performance builds.

  • Pre-installed 2x Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM fans for optimized airflow
  • Supports up to 3x 120mm or 2x 140mm front fans, plus radiators up to 360mm
  • Rotatable PCIe slots for vertical GPU mounting (90° rotation)
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C + 2x USB 3.2 Type-A front connectivity
  • Maximum CPU cooler height: 178mm; Maximum PSU length: 180mm
  • Supports ATX, micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards
  • Magnetic dust filters on top and front; bottom filter with tool-free access
  • Sound-deadening material on rear panel for noise reduction
MaterialAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Steel
Form FactorMid Tower
TypePC
Product ColorWhite
Supported Motherboard Form FactorsATX, Micro ATX, Mini-ITX
3.52
2.55
Expansion Slots7
Anti-Dust FilterYes
Reset ButtonYes
Power ButtonYes
Maximum CPU Cooler Height17.8 cm
Maximum PSU Length18 cm
Power Supply IncludedNo
Supported Power Supply Form FactorsATX, PS2
Audio InputYes
Audio OutputYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Ports1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports2
Front Fans Installed1x 140 mm
Rear Fans Installed1x 140 mm
Maximum Front Fans Supported3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm
Front Fan Diameters Supported120 mm, 140 mm
Maximum Rear Fans Supported1
Rear Fan Diameters Supported120 mm, 140 mm
Maximum Top Fans Supported2
Top Fan Diameters Supported120 mm, 140 mm
Maximum Airflow57.4 cfm
Maximum Air Pressure0.96 mmH2O
Front Radiator Sizes Supported120 mm, 140 mm, 240 mm, 280 mm, 360 mm
Rear Radiator Sizes Supported120 mm, 140 mm
Top Radiator Sizes Supported120 mm, 240 mm
PWM SupportYes
Supported HDD Sizes2.5
Compliance CertificatesCE, REACH, RoHS
Width23.1 cm
Depth45.0 cm
Height46.3 cm
Weight6.8 kg
GPU OrientationHorizontal (standard) or Vertical (90° rotatable PCIe slots)
Vertical GPU SupportYes, with optional be quiet! Riser Cable
Cable ManagementSmart cable routing with approximately 1 inch (2.54 cm) routing space
Dust FiltersFront (magnetic), Top (magnetic), Bottom (tool-free access)
Sound DampeningRear side panel with sound-deadening material