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be quiet! Pure Base 501 - Mid Tower PC Case, Black, ATX/mATX/Mini-ITX, USB-C, 2x140mm Fans (Boxed)

SKU 6648 Brand be quiet! EAN13 4260052191798
Mid-tower PC case supporting ATX/microATX/Mini-ITX. Includes 2x140mm Pure Wings 3 PWM fans, USB-C + 2xUSB-A, rotatable PCIe for vertical GPU, up to 360mm front radiator, 7 expansion slots.
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 Rotatable Layout
PC Cases - Form Factor Mid Tower
PC Cases - Max GPU Length 401–450 mm
PC Cases - Color Black
PC Cases - CPU Cooler Clearance 170+ mm

Comfortably compact and versatile

Pure Base 501 is a timeless be quiet! mid-tower ATX case with compact dimensions yet generous space for high-end hardware. Despite its size, it supports graphics cards up to 369mm, CPU coolers to 178mm, and up to 7 storage drives (2x3.5" + 5x2.5"). The classic design focuses on functionality without distractions.

Optimized airflow and silence

Equipped with two Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM fans (one front, one rear) featuring 7 airflow-optimized blades for high performance and low noise. Supports triple front fans or 360mm radiator, plus top 240mm. Rotatable PCIe slots enable vertical GPU mounting (riser cable optional). Smart cable routing and sound-dampening materials ensure tidy, quiet builds. Front I/O includes USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 2x Type-A, HD audio.

  • ✅ Supports ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX motherboards
  • ✅ Max CPU cooler: 178mm; PSU: 180mm
  • ✅ 7 expansion slots, dust filters on all intakes
  • ✅ Magnetic top filter, removable bottom filter
  • ✅ Compliance: CE, REACH, RoHS
MaterialAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Steel
Form factorMidi Tower
TypePC
Product colourBlack
Supported motherboard form factorsATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
Number of 3.52
Number of 2.55
Number of expansion slots7
Reset buttonYes
On/off 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 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity2
Front fans installed1x 140 mm
Rear fans installed1x 140 mm
Number of front fans supported (max)2
Number of rear fans supported (max)1
Number of top fans supported (max)2
Front radiator sizes supported120, 140, 240, 280, 360 mm
Rear radiator sizes supported120, 140 mm
Top radiator sizes supported120, 240 mm
Maximum GPU length369 mm
Width231 mm
Depth450 mm
Height463 mm
Weight6.7 kg
Package width292 mm
Package depth518 mm
Package height503 mm
Package weight7.8 kg
Compliance certificatesCE, REACH, RoHS