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Article number: BG034
PURE BASE 500
BlackOutstanding price-performance ratio
be quiet! Pure Base 500 Black combines customizable and silence features with a compact and sophisticated design. It is the perfect case for all who value compactness and highly functional features.
- Exchangeable top cover for silent or high-performance systems
- Two preinstalled Pure Wings 2 140mm fans
- Insulation mats on the front, sides and the regular top cover
- Water cooling ready for radiators of up to 360mm
- Generous space for high-end graphics cards and large coolers
- Various options to install up to five SSDs in total
- PSU shroud and smart cable routing options provide a neat interior
- Easy PSU installation from the back of the case
Characteristics
REGULAR TOP COVER
Perfect for silent air-cooled systemsThe regular top cover perfectly rounds off the design of the Pure Base 500. An insulation mat attached underneath ensures a silent operation. It is the perfect choice for air-cooled systems and regular, silent PC configurations. Strong magnets make sure the top covers fits firmly.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE TOP COVER
Maximum airflow for water-cooled configurationsFor all who strive for maximum performance and especially with water-cooled systems, the extremely air-permeable top cover is the right choice. It is made of light meshed fabrics, ensuring the highest airflow possible.
TWO PREINSTALLED PURE WINGS 2
Whisper-quiet operation
Two preinstalled Pure Wings 2 fans with airflow-optimized fan blades that ensure perfect airflow and cooling. Despite the compact case design the front and rear fans are both 140mm models, resulting in very quiet operation. Up to three 140mm fans can be installed in addition.
NOISE DAMPENING
Achieving great silence and stabilityThe front, sides and regular top cover are equipped with insulation mats that result in great stability and improved noise dampening capabilities. The dust filters on the front and bottom are easy to remove for cleaning.
SOPHISTICATED DESIGN
Generous space for high-end hardwareThe Pure Base 500 provides generous dimensions to install high-end graphics cards and large coolers of up to 190mm in height. Fans or a radiator up to 360mm can be installed easily at the front and the top area also provides space for more fans or a radiator up to 240mm.
FUNCTIONAL CABLE ROUTING
And great cable routing possibilitiesPure Base 500 offers various possibilities for installing up to five SSDs in total. To hide any unwanted cables, the case offers excellent cable routing options.
FUNCTIONAL PSU SHROUD
Offering a neat interiorThe 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 PSU bracket provided.
All models at a glance:
General data
| Model | Pure Base 500 Black |
| PSU form factor | ATX PS/2 |
| Motherboard compatibility | ATX / M-ATX / Mini-ITX |
| Installation of motherboards with backplate | ✓ |
| 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 |
| Dimensions side panel window (L x W), (mm) | 400 x 431 |
| Weight (kg) | 6.95 |
| Color option | Black |
| USB 2.0 | - |
| USB 3.2 Gen. 1 | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C | - |
| HD Audio I/O | Mic + Audio |
| Expansion slots | 7 |
| Fan mounting locations | 6 |
| Qi charger / Quick Charging Option | - |
Infographics
Material
| Top cover | ABS |
| Side panel | Steel |
| Side panel window | - |
| Front panel | ABS |
| Stands | ABS |
Drive bay capacity
| 5.25 bays | - |
| 3.5 slots (max.) | 2 |
| 3.5 slots (scope of delivery) | 2 |
| 2.5 slots (max.) | 5 |
| 2.5 slots (scope of delivery) | 5 |
Pre-installed fans
| Fan @ top | - |
| Fan @ front | 1x Pure Wings 2 140mm |
| Fan @ rear | 1x Pure Wings 2 140mm |
| Dimensions (L x W x H), (mm) | Front: 140 x 140 x 25 / Rear: 140 x 140 x 25 |
| Fan speed @ 100% PWM / 12V (rpm) | 900 |
| Noise level @ 100% PWM / 12V (dB(A)) | 17.1 |
| Airflow @ 100% PWM / 12V (CFM / m3/h) | 55.8 / 94.8 |
| Air Pressure @ 100% PWM / 12V (mm H2O) | 0.6 |
| Voltage range (V DC) | 12 |
| Input power (W) | 1.08 |
| Input current (A) | 0.09 |
| Connector | 3-Pin |
| Lifespan (h / 25°C) | 80,000 |
| Fan controller | - |
Maximum fan installation
| Front (mm) | 3x 120 / 2x 140 |
| Top (mm) | 2x 120 / 2x 140 |
| Bottom (mm) | - |
| Side panel (mm) | - |
| PSU shroud | - |
Optional radiator installation
| Front (mm) | 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360 |
| Top (mm) | 120 / 240 |
| Bottom (mm) | - |
| Rear (mm) | 120 / 140 |
Cooling
| Max.construction height of CPU cooler unit (mm) | 190 |
| Airflow channel | Front / Top / Rear |
Lighting
| RGB LED illumination | - |
| LEDs synchronizable with RGB controller/motherboard | - |
| Expandable RGB controller | - |
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 |
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 | - |
Removeable dust filters
| Front | - |
| Bottom | 1 |
| Side panel | - |
Accessories
| Screw set (Drives/Motherboard) | ✓ |
| Rubber rail (pcs.) | - |
| Standoff (pcs.) | - |
| LCS bracket (pcs). | - |
| HDD slot cover (pcs.) | - |
| Upper fan bracket (pcs.) | - |
| HDD panel rubber grommet (pcs.) | - |
| SSD bracket for PSU shroud | - |
| LED strips (pcs.) | - |
| Cable ties (pcs.) | 6 / 4 (Velcro) |
Service
| Warranty (Years) | 3 |
| International hotline / free of charge | ✓ / DE, FR |
Logistics data, RRP
| Article number | BG034 |
| EAN code | 4260052187821 |
| Certifications | CE / RoHS |
| Dimensions, package (L x W x H), (mm) | 510 x 285 x 494 |
| Gross weight, package (kg) | 7.92 |
| Pieces per packaging unit | 1 |
| RRP (€) | 82.90 |