be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow Window
be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow Window Review & Specifications
The be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow Window, manufactured by be quiet!, is a very high-quality PC case designed for Mid-Tower builds. It is constructed from premium-grade steel, plastic, glass and weighs approximately 6.70 kg. Its aesthetic is characterized by a Airflow Window Black finish and features a tempered glass side panel, which adds both style and functionality.
The be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow Window supports a standard range of motherboard sizes, including Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX. This makes it a versatile choice suitable for most gaming and workstation builds—excluding E-ATX compatibility. Power supply compatibility includes ATX, SFX units with a maximum supported length of 180 mm. The overall case dimensions are 450 x 231 x 463, offering insight into its spatial footprint.
This case supports medium to large graphics cards up to 368 mm in length, along with CPU air coolers up to 178 mm in height.
This case provides excellent cooling support, with extensive fan and radiator mounting options, including radiators up to 360 mm. It ensures superb airflow and thermal management, making it ideal for high-power gaming rigs and workstations. For additional details and specific specifications, refer to the section below.
General Information
| Manufacturer | be quiet! |
|---|---|
| PC Case Name | be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow Window |
| Current Price Amazon | $100 |
| Amazon Price Updated | 1 day, 9 hours ago. |
| PC Case Available | True |
Specification
| Form Factor | Mid-Tower |
|---|---|
| Material / Weight | steel, plastic, glass / 6.70 kg |
| Color / Side Panel | Airflow Window Black / tempered glass |
| PC Case Dimensions | 450 x 231 x 463 |
Compatibility
| Motherboard Support | Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX |
|---|---|
| GPU Length / CPU Cooler Height | 368 mm / 178 mm |
| PSU Form Factor / Max Length | ATX, SFX / 180 mm |
Performance
be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow Window Compared to PC Cases with the Same Form Factor and Similar Performance and Features
PC Case Quality & Features per Price Table
| PC_Case (Desc) | Price (Desc) | Quality/Features (Desc) | Q&F/Price (Desc) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
$130
|
↓
-21.2%
|
85.0 pts
|
58.9%
|
|
|
$110
|
↓
-17.5%
|
85.0 pts
|
69.6%
|
|
|
$100
|
0.0%
|
85.0 pts
|
76.5%
|
|
|
$167
|
↓
-10.4%
|
85.0 pts
|
45.7%
|
|
|
$115
|
↓
-17.9%
|
84.0 pts
|
65.7%
|
|
|
$90
|
0.0%
|
84.0 pts
|
84.0%
|
|
|
$92
|
↑
2.4%
|
84.0 pts
|
82.2%
|
|
|
$170
|
0.0%
|
84.0 pts
|
44.5%
|
|
|
$100
|
0.0%
|
84.0 pts
|
75.7%
|
PC Case Comparison and Detail Specifications Table
| Specification | Perf Chart | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price |
$130
↓
-21.2%
|
$110
↓
-17.5%
|
$100
0.0%
|
$167
↓
-10.4%
|
$115❗
↓
-17.9%
|
$90
0.0%
|
$92❗
↑
2.4%
|
$170❗
0.0%
|
$100
0.0%
|
| Form Factor | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower | Full-Tower | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Color | GT302|White|ARGB | White | Black | Black TG Dark Tint | Galaxy | Black | Black | snow | Airflow Window Black |
| Side Panel | tempered glass | tempered glass | 4mm Tempered Glass x 1 | tempered glass/steel | tempered glass | tempered glass | tempered glass | Temperd glass | tempered glass |
| Max GPU L. | 407 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 360 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 365 mm | 400 mm | 368 mm |
| Max CPU H. | 165 mm | 165 mm | 175 mm | 169 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 172 mm | 210 mm | 178 mm |
| Max PSU L. | 220 mm | 200 mm | 200 mm | 200 mm | 220 mm | 220 mm | 216 mm | 220 mm | 180 mm |
| PSU FF | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX |
PC Case Specification Table
| PC_Case (Desc) | Form Factor | Color / Side Panel | GPU Length | CPU Cooler Height | PSU Length / Form Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Tower | GT302|White|ARGB / tempered glass | 407 mm | 165 mm | 220 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Mid-Tower | White / tempered glass | 410 mm | 165 mm | 200 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Mid-Tower | Black / 4mm Tempered Glass x 1 | 410 mm | 175 mm | 200 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Full-Tower | Black TG Dark Tint / tempered glass/steel | 360 mm | 169 mm | 200 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Mid-Tower | Galaxy / tempered glass | 430 mm | 170 mm | 220 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Mid-Tower | Black / tempered glass | 430 mm | 170 mm | 220 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Mid-Tower | Black / tempered glass | 365 mm | 172 mm | 216 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Mid-Tower | snow / Temperd glass | 400 mm | 210 mm | 220 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Mid-Tower | Airflow Window Black / tempered glass | 368 mm | 178 mm | 180 mm / ATX, SFX |
Additional PC Case Information
Fan Support:
6
Top (mm)
2x 140 / 2x 120
Front (mm)
2x 140 / 3x 120
Side (mm)
-
Rear (mm)
1x 140 / 1x 120
Bottom (mm)
-
Radiator Support:
120 / 240
Front (mm)
120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360
Side (mm)
-
Rear (mm)
120 / 140
Bottom (mm)
-
HDD / SSD Support:
2
3.5 slots (max.)
2
2.5 slots (scope of delivery)
5
2.5 slots (max.)
5
Front Ports:
1
USB 3.2 Type A
2
USB 2.0
-
HD Audio I/O
Mic + Audio
Dust Filters:
Additional Information:
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