Description

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PURE BASE 501 DX White

Elegant ARGB illumination meets compact high-performance design

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Highlights

Let It Shine

LOOKING GOOD!

Features ARGB LEDs on the case’s front and inside, hitting the sweet spot between illumination and elegant understatement. The front has been designed from scratch to make a statement in your room.

PERFECT CASE FAN

Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM White with 7 airflow-optimized fan blades reduces noise-generating turbulences while providing the performance needed for demanding configurations.

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

Despite compact dimensions, offers space for high-end graphics cards and large coolers. Triple fans or radiator up to 360mm at front, and up to 2 fans or 240mm radiator at top.

WAY UP!

PCIe slots can be rotated 90° for upright installation of wide high-end graphics cards. Perfect spacing for the optional be quiet! Riser Cable with foam base anti-sag support.

Specifications

Technical Data

Front Radiator Support
Up to 360mm
Top Radiator Support
Up to 240mm
Front I/O Ports
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C, 2x USB Type A
Side Panel
Tinted Tempered Glass
Included Fan
Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM White
Color
White

Premium Features

Engineered for Excellence

The Pure Base 501 DX White combines stunning ARGB illumination with thoughtful engineering, delivering a compact chassis that doesn’t compromise on expandability or ease of use.

Smart Cable Routing

Cleverly integrated cable routing options make cable management a breeze while optimally using the compact case’s available space.

State-of-the-Art Connectivity

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C and 2 Type A ports on the front I/O, plus an ARGB controller button that cycles through colors or syncs with motherboard headers.

Premium Tempered Glass

High-quality, fully-windowed side panel made of tinted tempered glass with white painted side bars offers a perfect view of your components.

Additional information
General Specifications
Article Number
BGW77
Brand
be quiet!
EAN
4260052192849
Model
be quiet! PURE BASE 501 DX White PC Case
Warranty
3
Dimensions & Compatibility
Case size excl. stands (L x W x H), (mm)
450 x 231 x 449
Case size incl. stands (L x W x H), (mm)
450 x 231 x 463
Expansion slots
7
Motherboard compatibility
ATX / M-ATX / Mini-ITX
Net weight (kg)
7.9
Pieces per Packaging Unit
1
Volume (l)
39.2
Clearances (GPU/CPU/PSU)
Graphics card length with HDD cage installed (mm)
368
Graphics card length with HDD cage removed (mm)
368
Maximum PCIe slots with vertical graphics card (pcs.)
5
Maximum PSU dimensions excl. bottom fan (mm)
200
Maximum PSU dimensions incl. bottom fan (mm)
180
PSU form factor
ATX PS/2
Cooling & Fan Support
Air pressure at 100% PWM / 12V (mm H2O)
0.96
Airflow at 100% PWM / 12V (CFM / m3/h)
57.4 / 97.5
Connector
4-pin PWM
Fan at front
1x Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM White
Fan at rear
1x Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM White
Fan at top
1x Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM White
Fan size (L x W x H), (mm)
140 x 25 x 140
Fan speed at 100% PWM / 12V (rpm)
1200
Input current (A)
0.06
Input power (W)
3.6
Lifespan (h / 25°C)
80,000
Max fans front (mm)
2x 140 / 3x 120
Max fans rear (mm)
1x 140 / 1x 120
Max fans top (mm)
2x 140 / 2x 120
Maximum fans
6
Noise level at 100% PWM / 12V (dB(A))
21.9
Voltage range (V DC)
5 - 13.2
Storage & Bays
2.5 slots (max.)
5
2.5 slots (scope of delivery)
5
3.5 slots (max.)
2
3.5 slots (scope of delivery)
2
Front I/O & Connectivity
HD Audio I/O
Mic + Audio
USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C
1
USB 3.2 Type A
2
Damping, Filters & Insulation
Anti-vibration decoupled HDD
Anti-vibration decoupled PSU
Removeable dust filters - Bottom
1
Removeable dust filters - Front
1
Removeable dust filters - Top
1
Materials & Build
Additional standoffs (pcs.)
1
Cable ties (pcs.)
12
LED strips (pcs.)
2
Material - Front panel
ABS
Material - Side panel
Steel
Material - Side panel window
Glass
Material - Stands
ABS
Material - Top cover
Steel
Compliance & Logistics
Dimensions, package (L x W x H), (mm)
518 x 292 x 503
Environmental directives - RoHS
Environmental directives - Triman
Environmental directives - WEEE
Gross Weight (Package)
9.2
International hotline / free of charge
✓ / DE, FR, US
Safety certification - Approvals
CE, UKCA
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.