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be quiet! Pure Base 501 Black Mid-Tower PC Case
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be quiet! Pure Base 501

Expert rating7.5 / 10

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Case Type:
Mid-Tower
Motherboard Support:
ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
GPU Clearance:
368mm
Radiator Support:
360mm front, 240mm top

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Manufacturer: be quiet! Last updated: 2026-09-12

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be quiet! Pure Base 501 Review

Anyone searching for a quiet PC case that doesn't look like a soundproofed box wants something like the be quiet! Pure Base 501.

It's a straightforward, understated mid-tower with dampening mats built into the front and side panels, built for people who'd rather not hear their fans over a podcast.

Noise & Airflow Tradeoff

The solid front panel with foam lining cuts noise noticeably versus a mesh case, at the cost of a few degrees of GPU and CPU temps under load. Two 140mm Pure Wings 3 fans come pre-installed, quiet by design rather than high-static-pressure.

Comparison to Alternatives

It's the more affordable, smaller sibling to the be quiet! Silent Base 802 in our catalog, and a simpler alternative to the be quiet! Pure Base 500DX if you don't want that model's ARGB front strip.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating7.5 / 10

A solid, unfussy silent case for people who want lower noise more than they want RGB or max airflow.

Best for

  • Noise-sensitive builds
  • Home office or shared-room PCs
  • Builders who don't need RGB

Not for

  • High-wattage GPU airflow builds
  • Showcase RGB aesthetics
  • E-ATX motherboards

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brandbe quiet!
ModelPure Base 501
Typical Price90 USD

Design

Motherboard SupportATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Case TypeMid-Tower
Panel TypeSteel side panel, solid front with sound-dampening mats

Clearance & Cooling

GPU Clearance368 mm
CPU Cooler Clearance178 mm
Included Fans2
Radiator SupportFront 360mm, top 240mm, rear 140mm
Front USB-CYes

Class and layout

Case Volume39.2 L

Motherboard support

Max Motherboard SizeATX

Component clearance

PSU Max Length180 mm

Power supply

PSU Form FactorATX

Liquid cooling

Max Radiator Front360 mm
Max Radiator Top240 mm
Max Radiator Rear140 mm

Fan support

Included Fan Count2

Storage and expansion

2.5in Bays5
3.5in Bays2
Expansion Slots7

Panels and materials

Side Panel MaterialSteel

Front I/O and display

Front USB-C SpecUSB 3.2 Gen 2
Front USB-A Ports2

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the be quiet! Pure Base 501 (Mid-Tower ATX/Sound-Dampened Solid Front/2x 140mm Pure Wings 2 Fans Included/Understated Silent Build)?

Key specs for the be quiet! Pure Base 501: PSU Form Factor ATX, GPU Clearance 368 mm, CPU Cooler Clearance 178 mm, Radiator Support Front 360mm, top 240mm, rear 140mm, Case Type Mid-Tower, Max Motherboard Size ATX.

Will the be quiet! Pure Base 501 (Mid-Tower ATX/Sound-Dampened Solid Front/2x 140mm Pure Wings 2 Fans Included/Understated Silent Build) work with my current setup?

The be quiet! Pure Base 501 (Mid-Tower ATX/Sound-Dampened Solid Front/2x 140mm Pure Wings 2 Fans Included/Understated Silent Build) lists Motherboard Support is ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the be quiet! Pure Base 501 (Mid-Tower ATX/Sound-Dampened Solid Front/2x 140mm Pure Wings 2 Fans Included/Understated Silent Build) best suited to?

Best suited to: Noise-sensitive builds; Home office or shared-room PCs; Builders who don't need RGB.

What are the drawbacks of the be quiet! Pure Base 501 (Mid-Tower ATX/Sound-Dampened Solid Front/2x 140mm Pure Wings 2 Fans Included/Understated Silent Build)?

Not the best fit for: High-wattage GPU airflow builds; Showcase RGB aesthetics; E-ATX motherboards.

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