PURE BASE 501 LX
Black
Impressive lighting and airflow
Pure Base 501 LX Black is an impressively versatile be quiet! ATX case with ARGB fans, compact dimensions and high airflow for any application.
- High airflow intake front panel and top cover for maximum performance
- 4 preinstalled Light Wings LX PWM fans for unmistakable lighting effects and extraordinary air pressure
- ARGB controller and ARGB-PWM hub for 6 fans
- Generous space for high-end graphics cards and large coolers, despite compact footprint
- Optional vertical graphics card installation
- Water cooling ready for radiators up to 360mm
- Comfortable cable management with clever cable routing design
- Side panel made of tempered glass
General data
| Model | Pure Base 501 LX Black |
| Color option | Black |
| Motherboard compatibility | ATX / M-ATX / Mini-ATX |
| Case size excl. stands (L x W x H), (mm) | 450 x 231 x 449 |
| Case size incl. stands (L x W x H), (mm) | 450 x 231 x 463 |
| Volume (l) | 39.2 |
| PSU form factor | ATX PS/2 |
| Net weight (kg) | 7.8 |
| Expansion slots | 7 |
Infographics
Pre-installed fans
| Fan at top | - |
| Fan at front | 3x Light Wings LX 120mm PWM |
| Fan at side | - |
| Fan at rear | 1x Light Wings LX 140mm PWM |
| Fan at bottom | - |
| Dimensions (L x W x H), (mm) | Front: 120 x 25 x 120 / Rear: 140 x 25 x 140 |
| Fan speed at 100% PWM / 12V (rpm) | 1600 / 1200 |
| Airflow at 100% PWM / 12V (CFM / m3/h) | 51.5 / 87.5 | 56.0 / 95.0 |
| Air Pressure at 100% PWM / 12V (mm H2O) | 1.34 / 0.90 |
| Noise level at 100% PWM / 12V (dB(A)) | 25.5 / 22.9 |
| Voltage range (V DC) | 5 - 13.2 |
| Input power (W) | 3.8 / 3.6 |
| Input current (A) | 0.10 / 0.09 |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM |
| Lifespan (h / 25°C) | 60,000 |
| Fan controller | - |
Maximum fan installation
| 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) | - |
| 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) | 200 |
| Maximum dimensions incl. bottom fan (mm) | 180 |
Graphics card
| HDD cage (in height of graphics card) installed (mm) | 368 |
| HDD cage (in height of graphics card) removed (mm) | 368 |
| Maximum PCIe slots with vertical graphics card (pcs.) | 5 |
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) | 5 |
| 2.5 slots (max.) | 5 |
Cooling
| Max.construction height of CPU cooler unit (mm) | 178 |
| Airflow channel | - |
Lighting
| LED illumination | - |
| LEDs (pcs.) | - |
| LED type | - |
| LEDs synchronizable with controller/motherboard | - |
I/O Panel
| USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Type A | 2 |
| 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.) | 1 |
| SSD bracket for PSU shroud | - |
| LED strips (pcs.) | - |
| Cable ties (pcs.) | 12 |
| 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 | Steel |
| Front panel | ABS |
| Side panel | Steel |
| Side panel window | 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 | BGW78 |
| EAN code | 4260052192856 |
| Dimensions, package (L x W x H), (mm) | 518 x 292 x 503 |
| Gross weight, package (kg) | 9.0 |
| Pieces per packaging unit | 1 |
| RRP (€) | 139.90 |
