be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow White ATX Mid Tower Case

The be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow White delivers a compact ATX solution for gaming and office builds. This mid tower case combines a sleek front panel with an airflow top cover, creating a unified design that prioritizes cooling performance without sacrificing aesthetics.

Airflow-Optimized Cooling System

Equipped with two preinstalled Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM fans at the front, this case provides excellent air pressure for component cooling. The airflow-focused design supports additional fans: up to 3x 120mm or 2x 140mm at the front, 2x 120mm or 2x 140mm at the top, and 1x 120mm or 140mm at the rear. For liquid cooling enthusiasts, the case accommodates radiators up to 360mm at the front, 240mm at the top, and 140mm at the rear.

Component Compatibility

The Pure Base 501 Airflow supports ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards. Graphics cards up to 368mm in length fit comfortably, while CPU coolers up to 178mm in height are supported. Power supplies up to 200mm in length install easily (180mm with the offset HDD cage in place). Storage options include two 3.5" drives or five 2.5" drives, providing flexibility for various build configurations.

Modern Connectivity and Cable Management

Front I/O includes USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C for fast data transfer, alongside 2x USB 3.0 Type-A ports. The case features smart cable routing design with dedicated channels and tie-down points, making cable management straightforward and keeping the interior clean.

Vertical GPU Installation Ready

Rotatable PCIe slots enable optional vertical graphics card installation with a compatible riser cable (sold separately), allowing builders to showcase their GPU as a focal point of the build.

Key Features

Compact Design: Ideal for small spaces without compromising on performance.

Vertical GPU Support: Optional vertical graphics card installation.

Water Cooling Ready: Supports radiators up to 360mm.

USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C: For fast and easy connectivity.

Cable Management: Clever cable routing design for easy and tidy cable management.

Generous Space: Enough room for high-end graphics cards and large coolers.

Full Specification

Model: Pure Base 501 Airflow White

Dimensions: 463mm x 450mm x 231mm (L x W x H)

Motherboard Support: ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX

Graphics Card Support: Up to 368mm in length

CPU Cooler Support: Up to 178mm in height

PSU Support: Up to 200mm in length (180mm with offset HDD cage)

Storage: Two 3.5" or five 2.5" drives

Front I/O Ports: USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C, 2 x USB 3.0 Type A

Fan Support:
Front: Up to 2 x 140mm or 3 x 120mm (2 x 140mm Pure Wings 3 fans preinstalled)
Top: Up to 2 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm
Rear: 1 x 120mm or 1x 140mm

Liquid Cooling Support:
Front: Up to 360mm radiator
Top: Up to 240mm radiator
Rear: Up to 140mm radiator

Special Features: Rotatable PCIe slots for vertical GPU installation, optional riser cable support, smart cable routing options

Warranty: 3-year manufacturer's warranty

• Form Factor: Mid Tower
• Motherboard Support: ATX
• PSU Included: None
• Case Colour: White
• LED Colour: None
• USB 3.0: 2
• Side Panel: Solid