PURE BASE 500 FX
Black
Impressive lighting, exceptional airflow
The be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX Black offers impressive lighting with multiple modes and maximum airflow for high cooling performance.
- ARGB lighting at the fans, the front and inside the case
- Multiple colors and modes for an individual look
- 4 Light Wings PWM fans for high airflow and quiet operation
- ARGB-PWM-Hub enables synchronization of up to 6 ARGB components and 6 PWM fans
- High airflow intake front panel and top cover for maximum performance
- USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C for latest hardware
- Ready for radiators of up to 360mm
- 3-year manufacturer’s warranty
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General data
| Model | Pure Base 500 FX |
| Color option | Black |
| Motherboard compatibility | ATX / M-ATX / Mini-ITX |
| Case size excl. stands (L x W x H), (mm) | 450 x 232 x 443 |
| Case size incl. stands (L x W x H), (mm) | 450 x 232 x 463 |
| Volume (l) | 46.25 |
| PSU form factor | ATX PS/2 |
| Net weight (kg) | 8.0 |
| Expansion slots | 7 |
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Pre-installed fans
| Fan at top | - |
| Fan at front | 3x Light Wings PWM 120mm |
| Fan at side | - |
| Fan at rear | 1x Light Wings PWM 140mm |
| Fan at bottom | - |
| Dimensions (L x W x H), (mm) | 120 x 25 x 120 / 140 x 25 x 140 |
| Fan speed at 100% PWM / 12V (rpm) | 1700 / 1500 |
| Airflow at 100% PWM / 12V (CFM / m3/h) | 41.5 / 70.5 / 56.0 / 95.1 |
| Air Pressure at 100% PWM / 12V (mm H2O) | 1.66 / 1.49 |
| Noise level at 100% PWM / 12V (dB(A)) | 20.6 / 23.3 |
| Voltage range (V DC) | 5 - 13.2 |
| Input power (W) | 4.6 / 3.8 |
| Input current (A) | 0.07 / 0.08 |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM |
| Lifespan (h / 25°C) | 60,000 |
| Fan controller | PWM and ARGB Hub |
Maximum fan installation
| Maximum fans | 6 |
| Top (mm) | 2x 120 / 2 x 140 |
| Front (mm) | 3 x 120 / 2 x 140 |
| Side (mm) | - |
| Rear (mm) | 1x 140 |
| Bottom (mm) | - |
| PSU shroud | - |
Optional radiator installation
| Top (mm) | 120 / 240 |
| Front (mm) | 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360 |
| Side (mm) | - |
| Rear (mm) | 120 / 140 |
| Bottom (mm) | - |
PSU compatibility
| Maximum dimensions excl. bottom fan (mm) | 258 |
| Maximum dimensions incl. bottom fan (mm) | 225 |
Graphics card
| HDD cage (in height of graphics card) installed (mm) | 369 |
| HDD cage (in height of graphics card) removed (mm) | 369 |
| Maximum PCIe slots with vertical graphics card (pcs.) | - |
Drive bay capacity
| 5.25 bays (pcs.) | - |
| 3.5 slots (scope of delivery) | 2 |
| 3.5 slots (max.) | 2 |
| 2.5 slots (scope of delivery) | 4 |
| 2.5 slots (max.) | 4 |
Cooling
| Max.construction height of CPU cooler unit (mm) | 190 |
| Airflow channel | Front / Top / Rear |
Lighting
| LED illumination | Front LED ARGB / Internal ARGB / Fans |
| LEDs (pcs.) | 24 |
| LED type | ARGB - 5V |
| LEDs synchronizable with controller/motherboard | ✓ |
I/O Panel
| USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Type A | 1 |
| USB 2.0 | - |
| HD Audio I/O | Mic + Audio |
| Qi charger / Quick Charging Option (W) | - |
Insulation and damping
| Top panel insulation mats | - |
| Front panel insulation mats | - |
| Side panel insulation mats | ✓ |
| Anti-vibration decoupled HDD | ✓ |
| Anti-vibration decoupled fan | - |
| Anti-vibration decoupled PSU | ✓ |
| Anti-vibration decoupled motherboard-tray | - |
Scope of delivery
| Screw set (Drives/Motherboard) | ✓ |
| Additional standoffs (pcs.) | - |
| SSD bracket for PSU shroud | - |
| LED strips (pcs.) | - |
| Cable ties (pcs.) | 6 (Velcro) / 4 (Velcro) |
| Screw box | - |
| VGA holder | - |
| VGA holder for inverted layout | - |
| Mesh Front Panel | - |
| ODD Bracket | - |
| Fan / Radiator bracket for multi mounting panel | - |
Removeable dust filters
Material
| Top cover | ABS |
| Front panel | ABS |
| Side panel | Steel |
| Side panel window | Tempered glass |
| Stands | ABS |
Safety certification
Environmental directives
Service
| Warranty (Years) | 3 |
| International hotline / free of charge | ✓ / DE, FR, US |
Logistics data and RRP
| Article number | BGW43 |
| EAN code | 4260052189054 |
| Dimensions, package (L x W x H), (mm) | 510 x 285 x 494 |
| Gross weight, package (kg) | 9.2 |
| Pieces per packaging unit | 1 |
| RRP (€) | 149.90 |
