BE QUIET

Be Quiet Pure Base 501 Midi Tower PC Case Black

Maximum CPU cooler height178
Supported HDD sizes2.5/3.5
Supported power supply form factorsATX/PS2
Maximum airflow57.4
Width231 mm
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity2

The Be Quiet Pure Base 501 is a midi tower PC case designed for builders who want a straightforward, no-nonsense chassis. It supports ATX, micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards, making it flexible enough for most system configurations. The case comes with two pre-installed fans to get you started without extra purchases.

Description

Practical Design for Standard Builds

Supports ATX, micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards for broad compatibility
Includes two fans for basic airflow out of the box
Compact midi tower form factor fits standard desk setups and shelving
Clean black finish that works with any build aesthetic
PSU not included – use your own power supply for complete control

Ideal for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts building mid-range systems who need reliable cooling and room for standard components without unnecessary extras.

Specifications

General

Brand	BE QUIET
Form factor	Midi Tower
Model name	PURE BASE 501
Product colour	Black
Material	Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)/Steel
Type	PC
Maximum PSU length	180
Number of 2.5" bays	5
Number of 3.5" bays	2
Rear fans installed	1x 140 mm
Front fans installed	1x 140 mm
Number of expansion slots	7
EAN	4260052191804

Processor

Maximum CPU cooler height	178

Storage

Supported HDD sizes	2.5/3.5

Audio

Audio input	Yes
Audio output	Yes

Ports

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

Keyboard & controls

Reset button	Yes
On/off button	Yes

Battery & power

Power supply included	No
Supported power supply form factors	ATX/PS2

Performance & capacities

Maximum airflow	57.4
Anti-dust filter	Yes
Maximum air pressure	0.96
Cooling & Ventilation System	front 1x Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM Whiterear 1x Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM White

Features

Top fans diameters supported	120/140
Top radiator sizes supported	120/240
Rear fans diameters supported	120/140
Rear radiator sizes supported	120/140
Front fans diameters supported	120/140
Front radiator sizes supported	120/140/240/280/360
Number of top fans supported (max)	2
Supported motherboard form factors	ATX/micro ATX/Mini-ITX
Number of rear fans supported (max)	1
Number of front fans supported (max)	3
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) support	Yes