be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow Window Black ATX Mid Tower Case

The be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow Window Black delivers efficient cooling performance in a compact ATX mid tower design. This case features a sleek front panel with an optimized airflow top cover, creating a unified aesthetic while maintaining excellent thermal management for gaming and workstation builds.

Preinstalled Cooling System

Two Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM fans come preinstalled in the front configuration, providing strong air pressure and quiet operation straight out of the box. The case supports additional fans with mounting positions for up to 2 x 140mm or 3 x 120mm at the front, 2 x 140mm or 2 x 120mm at the top, and 1 x 140mm or 1 x 120mm at the rear.

Water Cooling Ready

The Pure Base 501 Airflow accommodates extensive liquid cooling configurations. Mount radiators up to 360mm at the front, 240mm at the top, or 140mm at the rear. This flexibility supports custom water cooling loops and all-in-one liquid coolers for high-performance CPU and GPU thermal management.

Versatile Hardware Compatibility

This mid tower case 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 accommodated. Power supplies up to 200mm in length install without issue (180mm with the offset HDD cage in place).

Modern Connectivity

Front I/O includes USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C for fast data transfer speeds, complemented by 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A ports. This configuration provides convenient access to modern peripherals and high-speed external storage devices.

Smart Cable Management

Intelligent cable routing options throughout the case simplify the build process and maintain a clean interior appearance. The design includes strategic cutouts and tie-down points for organized cable management behind the motherboard tray.

Vertical GPU Installation

Rotatable PCIe slots enable optional vertical graphics card mounting with a compatible riser cable. This feature allows builders to showcase their GPU through the tempered glass side panel while maintaining proper airflow.

Storage Flexibility

Configure storage to your requirements with support for two 3.5" drives or up to five 2.5" drives. This flexibility accommodates traditional hard drives for mass storage alongside SSDs for fast system and application performance.

Compact Dimensions

Measuring 450mm x 231mm x 463mm (L x W x H) including stands, the Pure Base 501 Airflow fits comfortably in smaller spaces while maintaining generous internal volume for high-end components and proper airflow circulation.

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 Window Black

Dimensions: incl. stands
450mm x 231mm x 463mm (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: Black
• LED Colour: None
• USB 3.0: 2
• Side Panel: Tempered Glass