Build a quiet and efficient system with the be quiet! PURE BASE 501 Black Midi Tower Case. Made from durable steel, this case offers excellent airflow, spacious interior, and sleek design—perfect for ATX, micro ATX, and Mini-ITX builds seeking performance with minimal noise.
Comfortably compact
Pure Base 501 is a traditional, timeless and versatile be quiet! ATX case with compact dimensions.
REDUCED TO THE MAX
Classic appearance
Without any distractions, Pure Base 501 is reduced to excel at its core functions and is aimed at users that appreciate an unagitated presentation.
PERFECT CASE FAN
Fan blades optimized for high airflow
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.
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
Generous space for high-end hardware
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 the top area provides space for up to 2 fans or a radiator up to 240mm.
WAY UP!
With rotatable PCIe slots
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.
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
With smart cable routing options
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.
CONNECT WITH ME
State-of-the-art technology for your system
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.
Specifications
| Design |
| Maximum PSU length |
18 cm |
| Maximum CPU cooler height |
17.8 cm |
| On/off button |
Yes |
| Reset button |
Yes |
| Number of expansion slots |
7 |
| Number of 2.5" bays |
5 |
| Number of 3.5" bays |
2 |
| Number of 5.25" bays |
0 |
| Supported motherboard form factors |
ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Material |
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Steel |
| Type |
PC |
| Form factor |
Midi Tower |
| Power supply |
| Supported power supply form factors |
ATX, PS2 |
| Power supply included |
No |
| Ports & interfaces |
| Audio output |
Yes |
| Audio input |
Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
0 |
| Cooling |
| Top radiator sizes supported |
120,240 mm |
| Rear radiator sizes supported |
120,140 mm |
| Front radiator sizes supported |
120,140,240,280,360 mm |
| Maximum air pressure |
0.96 mmH2O |
| Maximum airflow |
57.4 cfm |
| Top fans diameters supported |
120,140 mm |
| Number of top fans supported (max) |
2 |
| Rear fans diameters supported |
120,140 mm |
| Number of rear fans supported (max) |
1 |
| Rear fans installed |
1x 140 mm |
| Front fans diameters supported |
120,140 mm |
| Number of front fans supported (max) |
2 |
| Front fans installed |
1x 140 mm |
| Storage |
| Supported HDD sizes |
2.5,3.5" |
| Technical details |
| Compliance certificates |
CE, REACH, RoHS |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight |
6.7 kg |
| Height |
463 mm |
| Depth |
450 mm |
| Width |
231 mm |
| Packaging data |
| Package weight |
7.8 kg |
| Package height |
503 mm |
| Package depth |
518 mm |
| Package width |
292 mm |
