be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case White (Boxed)
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.
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| 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
| Material | Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Steel |
| Form Factor | Mid Tower |
| Type | PC |
| Product Color | White |
| Supported Motherboard Form Factors | ATX, Micro ATX, Mini-ITX |
| 3.5 | 2 |
| 2.5 | 5 |
| Expansion Slots | 7 |
| Anti-Dust Filter | Yes |
| Reset Button | Yes |
| Power Button | Yes |
| Maximum CPU Cooler Height | 17.8 cm |
| Maximum PSU Length | 18 cm |
| Power Supply Included | No |
| Supported Power Supply Form Factors | ATX, PS2 |
| Audio Input | Yes |
| Audio Output | Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Ports | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports | 2 |
| Front Fans Installed | 1x 140 mm |
| Rear Fans Installed | 1x 140 mm |
| Maximum Front Fans Supported | 3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm |
| Front Fan Diameters Supported | 120 mm, 140 mm |
| Maximum Rear Fans Supported | 1 |
| Rear Fan Diameters Supported | 120 mm, 140 mm |
| Maximum Top Fans Supported | 2 |
| Top Fan Diameters Supported | 120 mm, 140 mm |
| Maximum Airflow | 57.4 cfm |
| Maximum Air Pressure | 0.96 mmH2O |
| Front Radiator Sizes Supported | 120 mm, 140 mm, 240 mm, 280 mm, 360 mm |
| Rear Radiator Sizes Supported | 120 mm, 140 mm |
| Top Radiator Sizes Supported | 120 mm, 240 mm |
| PWM Support | Yes |
| Supported HDD Sizes | 2.5 |
| Compliance Certificates | CE, REACH, RoHS |
| Width | 23.1 cm |
| Depth | 45.0 cm |
| Height | 46.3 cm |
| Weight | 6.8 kg |
| GPU Orientation | Horizontal (standard) or Vertical (90° rotatable PCIe slots) |
| Vertical GPU Support | Yes, with optional be quiet! Riser Cable |
| Cable Management | Smart cable routing with approximately 1 inch (2.54 cm) routing space |
| Dust Filters | Front (magnetic), Top (magnetic), Bottom (tool-free access) |
| Sound Dampening | Rear side panel with sound-deadening material |