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be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow Window

Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX · Airflow Window Black · USB-C

Quality
84
Quality / price
76
Max GPU
368 mm
Amazon
$100
be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow Window
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$100
Available on Amazon Updated Aug 30, 2026 Prime FBA
Overall quality84.0
Quality / price75.7
Cooling support16
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Written analysis

be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow Window at a glance

The be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow Window is a Mid-Tower chassis with a tempered glass side panel profile. Supported boards: Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX. Primary materials are listed as steel, plastic, glass.

Overall quality is 84.0, summing compatibility, cooling, storage, build quality, and connectivity. Max GPU length is 368 mm. Max CPU cooler height is 178 mm. Largest radiator support is listed at 360 mm.

Best fit: Performance desktops with long graphics cards and mainstream air or AIO cooling.

Cooling and front I/O

Front ports: USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C 1 USB 3.2 Type A 2 USB 2.0 - HD Audio I/O Mic + Audio . USB-C is present on the front I/O. Dust filters: yes.

Current value

At $100, quality / price is 75.7. Compare nearby cases of the same form factor below; clearance and panel type can outweigh a small quality gap.

Chassis data

Full specifications

Construction, clearances, cooling, storage, front I/O, and quality metrics in one technical sheet.

General

Manufacturer
be quiet!
Case
be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow Window
Form factor
Mid-Tower
Side panel
Tempered glass
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$100
Amazon availability
Available
Price updated
Aug 30, 2026

Construction

Material
steel, plastic, glass
Color
Airflow Window Black
Side panel detail
tempered glass
Dimensions
450 x 231 x 463
Weight
6.70 kg
PSU shroud
Yes
RGB lighting
No

Quality & value

Overall quality
84.0
Compatibility
18
Cooling support
16
Storage score
18
Build quality
18
Connectivity
14
Quality / price
75.7

Compatibility / clearances

Motherboard sizes
Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX
Max GPU length
368 mm
Max cooler height
178 mm
Max PSU length
180 mm
PSU form factor
ATX, SFX
PSU included
No

Cooling

Max radiator
360 mm
Fan support
Maximum fans 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
Top (mm) 120 / 240 Front (mm) 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360 Side (mm) - Rear (mm) 120 / 140 Bottom (mm) -
Pre-installed fans
Not specified
Dust filters
yes

Storage & I/O

Drive bays
3.5 slots (scope of delivery) 2 3.5 slots (max.) 2 2.5 slots (scope of delivery) 5 2.5 slots (max.) 5
Expansion slots
7
Front ports
USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C 1 USB 3.2 Type A 2 USB 2.0 - HD Audio I/O Mic + Audio
USB-C
Listed

Additional information

Also listed as
Pure Base 501

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Amazon listing details

Marketplace feature text kept for reference. Structured specifications above are the source for scores and comparisons.

Streamlined Design and Quiet Operation: Pure Base 501 is crafted for users who appreciate a minimalistic design with effective noise reduction, optimized for quiet functionality.

Enhanced Cooling Potential: Includes a Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM fan with airflow-optimized blades to reduce turbulence and noise, supporting demanding builds with up to three front fans or a 360mm radiator and up to three top fans or a 240mm radiator.

Flexible GPU Installation: Offers space for high-end graphics cards and large coolers, with PCIe slots that rotate 90° for vertical GPU mounting, supported by an optional riser cable to prevent GPU sag.

Efficient Layout and Connectivity: Compact yet spacious, the Pure Base 501 provides smart cable management and front I/O ports with USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C and dual Type A for fast and convenient access.

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