be quiet! PURE BASE 501 Airflow Black Midi Tower

SKU
BG074
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ATX / M-ATX / Mini-ATX, 1x USB Type-C, 2x USB Type-A, ATX PS/2, 2x Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM
  • High airflow intake front panel and top cover for maximum performance
  • 2 preinstalled Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM fans for extraordinary air pressure
  • 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
  • USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C for best connectivity
  • Comfortable cable management with clever cable routing design
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Form factor Midi Tower
Type PC
Product colour Black
Supported motherboard form factors ATX,Micro ATX,Mini-ITX
SKU BG074
EAN 4260052191804
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Comfortably compact
Pure Base 501 Airflow Black is a traditional, timeless and versatile be quiet! ATX case with compact dimensions.

REDUCED TO THE MAX
Classic appearance

Without any distractions, Pure Base 501 Airflow Black is reduced to excel at its core functions and is aimed at users that appreciate an unagitated presentation.

PERFECT CASE FAN
Fan blades optimized for high airflow

With optimization for maximum airflow, Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM is the perfect choice for Pure Base 501 Airflow Black. Its 7 airflow-optimized fan blades not only reduce noise-generating turbulences but also ensure Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM provides the performance that is needed for demanding configurations.

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
Generous space for high-end hardware

Despite its compact dimensions, Pure Base 501 Airflow Black offers enough space for high-end graphics cards and large coolers. Triple fans or a radiator up to 360mm can be installed easily at the front, while the top area provides space for up to 2 fans or a radiator up to 240mm.

WAY UP!
With rotatable PCIe slots

Why not try something else with your GPU? The PCIe slots of the Pure Base 501 Airflow Black can be rotated 90° for an upright installation of wide high-end graphics cards. The spacing is perfect for the optional be quiet! Riser Cable, whose foam base provides excellent anti-sag support for graphics cards in vertical orientation.

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
With smart cable routing options

As a compact PC case, Pure Base 501 Airflow Black optimally uses the offered space. Thanks to cleverly integrated cable routing options, it makes cable management a breeze.

CONNECT WITH ME
State-of-the-art technology for your system

A USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C connector and 2 Type A ports on the front I/O port for fast and easy connectivity.
Technical details
Number of 5.25" bays0
Number of 3.5" bays2
Number of 2.5" bays5
Supported motherboard form factorsATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
Supported HDD sizes2.5,3.5"
Reset buttonYes
Product colourBlack
Number of expansion slots7
Maximum CPU cooler height17.8 cm
Maximum PSU length18 cm
TypePC
Form factorMidi Tower
Compliance certificatesCE, REACH, RoHS
Material
MaterialAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Steel
Ergonomics
Reset buttonYes
On/off buttonYes
Design
Anti-dust filterYes
MaterialAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Steel
Number of 5.25" bays0
Number of 3.5" bays2
Number of 2.5" bays5
Supported motherboard form factorsATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
Reset buttonYes
Product colourBlack
Number of expansion slots7
Maximum CPU cooler height17.8 cm
Maximum PSU length18 cm
TypePC
Form factorMidi Tower
On/off buttonYes
Power supply
Supported power supply form factorsATX, PS2
Power supply includedNo
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity0
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity0
Audio inputYes
Audio outputYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity0
Cooling
Front radiator sizes supported120,140,240,280,360 mm
Rear radiator sizes supported120,140 mm
Top radiator sizes supported120,240 mm
Maximum airflow57.4 cfm
Front fans installed1x 140 mm
Number of front fans supported (max)3
Front fans diameters supported120,140 mm
Rear fans installed1x 140 mm
Number of rear fans supported (max)1
Rear fans diameters supported120,140 mm
Number of top fans supported (max)2
Top fans diameters supported120,140 mm
Maximum air pressure0.96 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportYes
Storage
Supported HDD sizes2.5,3.5"
Weight & dimensions
Width231 mm
Depth450 mm
Height463 mm
Weight6.8 kg
Packaging data
Package width292 mm
Package height503 mm
Package depth518 mm
Package weight8 kg
Other features
Maximum airflow57.4 cfm

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Comfortably compact
Pure Base 501 Airflow Black is a traditional, timeless and versatile be quiet! ATX case with compact dimensions.

REDUCED TO THE MAX
Classic appearance

Without any distractions, Pure Base 501 Airflow Black is reduced to excel at its core functions and is aimed at users that appreciate an unagitated presentation.

PERFECT CASE FAN
Fan blades optimized for high airflow

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Generous space for high-end hardware

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WAY UP!
With rotatable PCIe slots

Why not try something else with your GPU? The PCIe slots of the Pure Base 501 Airflow Black can be rotated 90° for an upright installation of wide high-end graphics cards. The spacing is perfect for the optional be quiet! Riser Cable, whose foam base provides excellent anti-sag support for graphics cards in vertical orientation.

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
With smart cable routing options

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Short Description
ATX / M-ATX / Mini-ATX, 1x USB Type-C, 2x USB Type-A, ATX PS/2, 2x Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM
Node 304, Mini ITX/ DTX, 2 expansion slots, 6 x 3.5"
Micro ATX/Mini ITX, 3.5" x 8, 2.5" x 2, 3.5"/2.5" x 2, USB 3.0
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, 2 x 5.25", 8 x 3.5", USB 2.0 x 2, USB 3.0 x 2
ATX / M-ATX / Mini-ITX, 2x USB3.0, HD Audio (mic + headphone jacks), 2x 5.25", 3 (removable)x 3.5", 2x 2.5" on motherboard tray, 6x 2.5" inside the HDD slots (removable), 7x Expansion Slots, 0.8 - 1mm steel, ABS plastic, Black
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Manufacturer
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