be quiet! LIGHT BASE 500 LX Black PC Case

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be quiet!

LIGHT BASE 500 LX Black

Elevated Elegance with Stunning ARGB Illumination

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Highlights

Cool Design, Cooler Performance

ELEVATED ELEGANCE

The angled fan frame directs more air towards the GPU with a triangular cutout for efficient air intake. Cable management is easier than ever with a channel that hides your equipment elegantly.

4 PREINSTALLED LIGHT WINGS LX

Features 4 preinstalled Light Wings LX fans with 16 LEDs inside their hub for unmistakable ARGB illumination. Reversed fan blades ensure their pretty side is visible at all times.

SPACIOUS DESIGN

Compact appearance with room for a 360mm radiator, ATX motherboard, and graphics cards up to 400mm. Smart drive bracket features slots for 1 HDD and 2 SSDs simultaneously.

BACKSIDE CONNECTOR SUPPORT

Fully supports backside connector designs like Asus BTF, MSI Project Zero, and Gigabyte Project Stealth for a true cable-free view.

Specifications

Technical Data

Motherboard Support
ATX
Max GPU Length
400mm
Max Radiator Support
360mm
Preinstalled Fans
4x Light Wings LX (1x 120mm rear, 3x 120mm PWM side)
Drive Bays
1x HDD, 2x SSD
Hub Connectivity
6-way ARGB and PWM hub

Premium Features

Engineered for Excellence

The LIGHT BASE 500 LX Black combines sophisticated ARGB illumination with thoughtful engineering, delivering a premium building experience with exceptional airflow and cable management.

Integrated ARGB Controller

An ARGB controller button with predefined lighting effects and colors is integrated into the I/O panel for easy customization.

Slide-Out Fan Frame

The angled side fan frame slides out to the top for easy fan installation, while the lowered bottom fan bay ensures perfect alignment.

Expandable Hub System

The 6-way ARGB and PWM hub comes with daisy-chained fans connected, leaving 4 free connectors for additional devices.

Additional information
General Specifications
Article Number
BGW85
Brand
be quiet!
EAN
4260052193884
Model
be quiet! LIGHT BASE 500 LX Black PC Case
Warranty
3
Dimensions & Compatibility
Case size excl. stands (L x W x H), (mm)
432 x 305 x 410
Case size incl. stands (L x W x H), (mm)
432 x 305 x 436
Expansion slots
7
Motherboard compatibility
ATX / M-ATX / Mini-ATX
Net weight (kg)
10,95
Pieces per Packaging Unit
1
Volume (l)
49,6
Clearances (GPU/CPU/PSU)
Graphics card length with HDD cage installed (mm)
400
Graphics card length with HDD cage removed (mm)
400
Max construction height of CPU cooler unit (mm)
185
Maximum PCIe slots with vertical graphics card (pcs.)
4
Maximum PSU dimensions excl. bottom fan (mm)
<200
Maximum PSU dimensions incl. bottom fan (mm)
<200
PSU form factor
ATX PS/2
Cooling & Fan Support
Air pressure at 100% PWM / 12V (mm H2O)
1.34
Airflow at 100% PWM / 12V (CFM / m3/h)
51.5 / 87.5
Connector
4-pin PWM
Fan at rear
1x Light Wings LX 120mm PWM Black
Fan at side
3x Light Wings LX Reverse 120mm PWM Black
Fan controller
2x 12 Ports
Fan size (L x W x H), (mm)
120 x 120 x 25
Fan speed at 100% PWM / 12V (rpm)
1600, 1500
Input current (A)
0.32
Input power (W)
3.8
Lifespan (h / 25°C)
60,000
Max fans bottom (mm)
3x 120
Max fans rear (mm)
1x 120 / 1x 140
Max fans side (mm)
3x120
Maximum fans
10
Noise level at 100% PWM / 12V (dB(A))
25.5
Voltage range (V DC)
5 - 13.2
Radiator Support
Max radiator rear (mm)
120
Max radiator side (mm)
120 / 240
Max top radiator
120 / 240 / 280 / 360
Front I/O & Connectivity
HD Audio I/O
Mic + Audio
USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C
1
USB 3.2 Type A
2
Lighting & Controller
LED illumination
LEDs synchronizable with controller/motherboard
Damping, Filters & Insulation
Anti-vibration decoupled fan
Anti-vibration decoupled HDD
Anti-vibration decoupled PSU
Removeable dust filters - Bottom
1
Removeable dust filters - Side
1
Materials & Build
Additional standoffs (pcs.)
1
Cable ties (pcs.)
5
Material - Front panel
Glass
Material - Side panel
Glass
Material - Side panel window
Steel
Material - Stands
ABS
Material - Top cover
Steel
VGA holder for inverted layout
Compliance & Logistics
Dimensions, package (L x W x H), (mm)
493 x 388 x 515
Environmental directives - RoHS
Environmental directives - Triman
Environmental directives - WEEE
Gross Weight (Package)
14.6
Safety certification - Approvals
CE / RoHS
Downloads
ManualPDF
DatasheetPDF
DimensionsJPG
About brand
German Engineering · Silent Performance

About be quiet!

be quiet! is a premium German PC hardware brand, recognised worldwide for designing high-performance components with an uncompromising focus on silence.

Founded in Germany, be quiet! has earned the trust of enthusiasts, gamers, creators and system builders the world over through exceptional build quality, reliability and near-silent operation.

Ultra-Quiet Design
German Engineering
Premium Components
Long Warranties

Designed in Germany

Every be quiet! product is engineered and quality-controlled in Germany, with meticulous attention to acoustics, airflow, thermals and long-term durability.

That engineering-first approach means each one performs exactly as intended: quietly and efficiently.

What be quiet! is known for

  • Ultra-quiet, high-efficiency power supplies
  • High-performance CPU coolers with silent operation
  • Low-noise PC cases optimised for airflow and reduced vibration
  • Premium fans engineered for strong airflow at minimal noise

Trusted by enthusiasts and professionals

be quiet! hardware is widely used in gaming PCs, professional workstations, content-creation systems, and quiet home and office builds.

Authorised UK Service Centre

As an authorised UK service centre, we supply genuine be quiet! products backed by full manufacturer warranty and local UK support.

Shipping & Delivery

Shipping & Delivery Information

Free UK delivery
Dispatch cut-off: 2:00pm
UK shipping only

  • 🚚
    UK mainland: Free standard next-day / 2-day delivery (subject to courier terms).
  • ⏱️
    Same-day dispatch: Order before 2:00pm Monday–Friday.
  • 📍
    Extended areas: Highlands, NI, ROI & Channel Islands typically 2–5 working days.
  • 🛑
    No collection: We ship orders only.

Shipping Only

Please note that we do not offer collections. All orders are shipped via our courier partners.

Delivery services are subject to courier availability and local conditions.

Weekend Orders

Orders placed after 2:00pm on Friday or during the weekend
are processed on the next working day (normally Monday).

Bank holidays may also affect dispatch and delivery times.

UK Delivery
Free standard next-day / 2-day to UK mainland (subject to courier terms)
  • Free standard delivery on all orders
  • 📦UK mainland only for next-day / 2-day services
  • 🕑Cut-off: order before 2:00pm (Mon–Fri) for same-day dispatch
Extended Delivery Areas
Typically 2–5 working days
  • 🏔️Scottish Highlands
  • 🇬🇧Northern Ireland
  • 🇮🇪Republic of Ireland
  • 🏝️Channel Islands

Delivery times can vary depending on courier availability and local conditions.

International Shipping
We do not ship outside the UK
We currently only ship within the UK and do not offer international delivery.

Delivery times are estimates and may be affected by courier delays outside of our control.