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Article number: BGW43

PURE BASE 500 FX

Black
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PURE BASE 500 FX

Black

Impressive lighting, exceptional airflow

The be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX Black offers impressive lighting with multiple modes and maximum airflow for high cooling performance.

  • ARGB lighting at the fans, the front and inside the case
  • Multiple colors and modes for an individual look
  • 4 Light Wings PWM fans for high airflow and quiet operation
  • ARGB-PWM-Hub enables synchronization of up to 6 ARGB components and 6 PWM fans
  • High airflow intake front panel and top cover for maximum performance
  • USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C for latest hardware
  • Ready for radiators of up to 360mm
  • 3-year manufacturer’s warranty
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Characteristics

IMPRESSIVE LIGHTING

Lots of illumination possibilities

Light Wings PWM fans offer ARGB lighting at the front and rear. The subtly lit ring at the back combined with the bright one at the front make for a magnificent appearance from every angle. Additional ARGB LEDs at the front and inside the case offer multiple colors and modes to individualize the look from the inside as well as from the outside. You can optionally synchronize lighting with your motherboard or ARGB controller.

PERFECT AIRFLOW

Thanks to 4 PWM fans

With optimization for maximum airflow, the Light Wings PWM fan is the right choice for any case configuration that demands high cooling performance. Its 7 airflow-optimized fan blades not only reduce noise-generating turbulences but also ensure the fan to provide the performance that is needed, even in demanding configurations.

HIGH AIRFLOW AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE

All parts optimized for airflow and performance

The extremely permeable front is perfect for everyone who strives for maximum performance with water-cooled systems in particular. The airflow-optimized top cover underlines the performance orientated claim of Pure Base 500 FX Black. The dust filters on the front panel and bottom can be easily removed for cleaning. 

ONE HUB, MANY POSSIBILITIES

Synchronization of up to 6 ARGB- and PWM-components

The ARGB-PWM-Hub enables synchronization of up to 6 PWM fans and 6 ARGB components: pre-installed on the backside of the motherboard tray it supports a neat interior and cable management.

MODERN I/O PORT

State-of-the-art technology for your system

A USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C connector is provided on the front I/O port and allows usage of latest hardware. There is also a switch on the front panel to control the interior and exterior LEDs.

SOPHISTICATED DESIGN

Generous space for high-end hardware

The Pure Base 500 FX Black provides generous dimensions to install high-end graphics cards and large coolers of up to 190mm in height. Radiators of up to 360mm can be installed easily at the front and the top area also provides space for more fans or a radiator of up to 240mm.  

EYE-CATCHING FEATURES

And great cable routing possibilities

Pure Base 500 FX Black offers various options for installing up to 4 SSDs in total. 2 can be installed for prominent viewing through the window panel. To hide any unwanted cables, the case offers excellent cable routing options.

FUNCTIONAL PSU SHROUD

Offering a neat interior

The PSU shroud perfectly covers the cables and PSU. It also contains a double HDD cage with decoupled mountings that reduce vibrations and help maximize the silence. The cage can also be repositioned to install a radiator of up to 360mm at the front. The power supply unit can be easily installed from behind, mounted on the provided PSU bracket.

TEMPERED GLASS WINDOW

A perfect view inside your PC

The high-quality, fully-windowed side panel offers a perfect view of the components inside your PC case. The window is made of tinted and tempered glass with black painted side bars.

“Everyone involved in the conception agreed: we want to make the successful Pure Base 500 series even better, add even more value to it. Having this in mind from the very start, we have successfully manufactured the impressive Pure Base 500 FX.” 

Christian Joppien, Head of Global Product Management

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General data

ModelPure Base 500 FX
Color optionBlack
Motherboard compatibilityATX / M-ATX / Mini-ITX
Case size excl. stands (L x W x H), (mm)450 x 232 x 443
Case size incl. stands (L x W x H), (mm)450 x 232 x 463
Volume (l)46.25
PSU form factorATX PS/2
Net weight (kg)8.0
Expansion slots7

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Pre-installed fans

Fan at top-
Fan at front3x Light Wings PWM 120mm
Fan at side-
Fan at rear1x Light Wings PWM 140mm
Fan at bottom-
Dimensions (L x W x H), (mm)120 x 120 x 25 / 140 x 140 x 25
Fan speed at 100% PWM / 12V (rpm)1700 / 1500
Airflow at 100% PWM / 12V (CFM / m3/h)41.5 / 70.5 / 56.0 / 95.1
Air Pressure at 100% PWM / 12V (mm H2O)1.66 / 1.49
Noise level at 100% PWM / 12V (dB(A))20.6 / 23.3
Voltage range (V DC)5 - 13.2
Input power (W)4.6 / 3.8
Input current (A)0.07 / 0.08
Connector4-pin PWM
Lifespan (h / 25°C)60,000
Fan controllerPWM and ARGB Hub

Maximum fan installation

Maximum fans6
Top (mm)2x 120 / 2 x 140
Front (mm)3 x 120 / 2 x 140
Side (mm)-
Rear (mm)1x 140
Bottom (mm)-
PSU shroud-

Optional radiator installation

Top (mm)120 / 240
Front (mm)120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360
Side (mm)-
Rear (mm)120 / 140
Bottom (mm)-

PSU compatibility

Maximum dimensions excl. bottom fan (mm)258
Maximum dimensions incl. bottom fan (mm)225

Graphics card

HDD cage (in height of graphics card) installed (mm)369
HDD cage (in height of graphics card) removed (mm)369
Maximum PCIe slots with vertical graphics card (pcs.)-

Drive bay capacity

5.25 bays (pcs.)-
3.5 slots (scope of delivery)2
3.5 slots (max.)2
2.5 slots (scope of delivery)4
2.5 slots (max.)4

Cooling

Max.construction height of CPU cooler unit (mm)190
Airflow channelFront / Top / Rear

Lighting

LED illuminationFront LED ARGB / Internal ARGB / Fans
LEDs (pcs.)24
LED typeARGB - 5V
LEDs synchronizable with controller/motherboard✓

I/O Panel

USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C1
USB 3.2 Type A1
USB 2.0-
HD Audio I/OMic + Audio
Qi charger / Quick Charging Option (W)-

Insulation and damping

Top panel insulation mats-
Front panel insulation mats-
Side panel insulation mats✓
Anti-vibration decoupled HDD✓
Anti-vibration decoupled fan-
Anti-vibration decoupled PSU✓
Anti-vibration decoupled motherboard-tray-

Scope of delivery

Screw set (Drives/Motherboard)✓
Additional standoffs (pcs.)-
SSD bracket for PSU shroud-
LED strips (pcs.)-
Cable ties (pcs.)6 (Velcro) / 4 (Velcro)
Screw box-
VGA holder-
VGA holder for inverted layout-
Mesh Front Panel-
ODD Bracket-
Fan / Radiator bracket for multi mounting panel-

Removeable dust filters

Top-
Front1
Side-
Bottom1

Material

Top coverABS
Front panelABS
Side panelSteel
Side panel windowTempered glass
StandsABS

Safety certification

ApprovalsCE, UKCA

Environmental directives

RoHS✓
Reach✓
WEEE-
Triman✓

Service

Warranty (Years)3
International hotline / free of charge✓ / DE, FR, US

Logistics data and RRP

Article numberBGW43
EAN code4260052189054
Dimensions, package (L x W x H), (mm)510 x 285 x 494
Gross weight, package (kg)9.2
Pieces per packaging unit1
RRP (€)149.90

PURE BASE 500 FX | Black
Article number: BGW43

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