BE QUIET

be quiet! Light Base 500 Midi Tower ATX PC Case – Black

  • Maximum CPU cooler height185
  • Supported HDD sizes2.5/3.5
  • Maximum graphics card length400
  • Supported power supply form factorsATX/PS2
  • Fan speed1500 - 1600
  • Width305 mm

The be quiet! Light Base 500 is a Midi Tower PC case built around clean aesthetics and practical airflow engineering. Designed for builders who want a capable, no-fuss enclosure, this black mid-tower supports ATX, micro ATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards, making it a versatile foundation for a wide range of desktop builds.

Description

Thoughtful Airflow Without the RGB Clutter

  • Angled slide-out fan frame on the side channels air directly toward the GPU for targeted cooling
  • Includes three Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM intake fans with reversed blades plus one rear exhaust fan — all pre-installed
  • Supports radiators up to 360mm, giving you serious liquid cooling headroom
  • Fits ATX, micro ATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards in the same chassis
  • Side and bottom dust filters keep the interior clean over time

The Light Base 500 suits gamers, content creators, and enthusiast builders who want a well-ventilated, zero-RGB mid-tower that performs quietly without drawing unnecessary attention.

Specifications

General

BrandBE QUIET
Form factorMidi Tower
Product colourBlack
MaterialAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)/Glass/Steel
TypePC
Volume49.6
Side windowYes
Suitable forGaming
Cable managementYes
Maximum PSU length200
Number of 2.5" bays2
Number of 3.5" bays2
Rear fans installed1x 120 mm
Side fans installed3x 120 mm
Number of expansion slots7
EAN4260052193808

Processor

Maximum CPU cooler height185

Storage

Supported HDD sizes2.5/3.5

Graphics

Maximum graphics card length400

Audio

Audio inputYes
Audio outputYes

Ports

USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1

Keyboard & controls

Reset buttonYes
On/off buttonYes

Battery & power

Power supply includedNo
Supported power supply form factorsATX/PS2

Performance & capacities

Fan speed1500 - 1600
Maximum airflow51.5
Anti-dust filterYes
Maximum air pressure1.34
Liquid cooling capabilityYes

Features

LED indicatorsYes
Sustainability certificatesTriman
Top fans diameters supported120/140
Top radiator sizes supported120/240/280/360
Rear fans diameters supported120/140
Rear radiator sizes supported120
Side fans diameters supported120
Side radiator sizes supported120/240
Bottom fans diameters supported120
Number of top fans supported (max)3
Supported motherboard form factorsATX/micro ATX/Mini-ITX
Number of rear fans supported (max)1
Number of side fans supported (max)3
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportYes
Number of bottom fans supported (max)3

Dimensions & weight

Width305 mm
Depth432 mm
Height436 mm
Weight10.91 kg