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be quiet! Pure Base 501 White

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

Quality
84
Quality / price
79
Max GPU
368 mm
Amazon
$95
be quiet! Pure Base 501 White
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$95
Available on Amazon Updated Aug 30, 2026 Prime FBA
Overall quality84.0
Quality / price79.3
Cooling support16
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be quiet! Pure Base 501 White at a glance

The be quiet! Pure Base 501 White 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 $95, quality / price is 79.3. Compare nearby cases of the same form factor below; clearance and panel type can outweigh a small quality gap.

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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 White
Form factor
Mid-Tower
Side panel
Tempered glass
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$95
Amazon availability
Available
Price updated
Aug 30, 2026

Construction

Material
steel, plastic, glass
Color
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
79.3

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
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Without any distractions, Pure Base 501 is reduced to excel at its core functions and is aimed at users that appreciate an unagitated presentation.

With optimization for maximum airflow, Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM is the perfect choice for Pure Base 501. Its 7 airflow-optimized fan blades not only reduce noise-generating turbulences but also ensure Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM provides the performance that is needed for demanding configurations.

Despite its compact dimensions, Pure Base 501 offers enough space for high-end graphics cards and large coolers. Triple fans or a radiator up to 360mm can be installed easily at the front, while top area provides space for up to 3 fans or a radiator up to 240mm.

Why not try something else with your GPU? The PCIe slots of the Pure Base 501 can be rotated 90° for an upright installation of wide high-end graphics cards. The spacing is perfect for the optional be quiet! Riser Cable, whose foam base provides excellent anti-sag support for graphics cards in vertical orientation.

As a compact PC case, Pure Base 501 optimally uses the offered space. Thanks to cleverly integrated cable routing options, it makes cable management a breeze.

A USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C connector and 2 Type A ports on the front I/O port for fast and easy connectivity.

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