PURE BASE 500 FX - MIDI-TOWER
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PURE BASE 500 FX | Black
Article number: BGW43
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.
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
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
- One 140mm and three 120mm sized 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
- Up to 2 SSDs can be installed prominently behind the window panel
- Double HDD cage with decoupled mountings
- Generous space for high-end graphics cards and large coolers
- The power supply can be easily installed from the back of the case
- Side panel made of tempered glass
- 3-year manufacturer’s warranty
General data
| Model | Pure Base 500 FX |
| Color option | Black |
| Motherboard compatibility | ATX / 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 factor | ATX PS/2 |
| Net weight (kg) | 8.0 |
| Expansion slots | 7 |
Pre-installed fans
| Fan at top | - |
| Fan at front | 3x Light Wings PWM 120mm |
| Fan at side | - |
| Fan at rear | 1x 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 |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM |
| Lifespan (h / 25°C) | 60,000 |
| Fan controller | PWM and ARGB Hub |
Maximum fan installation
| Maximum fans | 6 |
| 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 channel | Front / Top / Rear |
Lighting
| LED illumination | Front LED ARGB / Internal ARGB / Fans |
| LEDs (pcs.) | 24 |
| LED type | ARGB - 5V |
| LEDs synchronizable with controller/motherboard | ✓ |
I/O Panel
| USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Type A | 1 |
| USB 2.0 | - |
| HD Audio I/O | Mic + 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 | - |
| Front | 1 |
| Side | - |
| Bottom | 1 |
Material
| Top cover | ABS |
| Front panel | ABS |
| Side panel | Steel |
| Side panel window | Tempered glass |
| Stands | ABS |
Safety certification
| Approvals | CE, UKCA |
Environmental directives
| RoHS | ✓ |
| Reach | ✓ |
| WEEE | - |
| Triman | ✓ |
Service
| Warranty (Years) | 3 |
| International hotline / free of charge | ✓ / DE, FR, US |
Logistics data and RRP
| Article number | BGW43 |
| EAN code | 4260052189054 |
| Dimensions, package (L x W x H), (mm) | 510 x 285 x 494 |
| Gross weight, package (kg) | 9.2 |
| Pieces per packaging unit | 1 |
| RRP (€) | 149.90 |