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be quiet! BG075 Pure Base 501 Airflow White PC case
ATX full-tower case in white with high-airflow front and top panels, two pre-installed 140 mm fans, room for 368 mm graphics cards, 178 mm CPU coolers and 360 mm radiators
- TypeATX Full Tower
- ColorWhite
- Case MaterialABS / Steel
- Motherboard CompatibilityATX/ Micro ATX / Mini ATX
- LEDNo
- Dust FiltersBottom / Front / Top
Edition Pure Base 501 - Airflow Window
- Pure Base 500
- Pure Base 501 - Airflow
- Pure Base 501 - Airflow Window
- Pure base 501 - Airflow Window
- Pure Base 501 DX
- Pure Base 501 LX
- Pure Base 600
Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.
Color White
- Black
- White
- High airflow front and top panels boost cooling performance
- Two pre-installed 140 mm PWM fans deliver strong air pressure
- Graphics cards up to 368 mm fit despite compact footprint
- Radiator support up to 360 mm front enables liquid cooling
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C front port provides fast connectivity
Compact ATX Full Tower
The be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow White is an ATX Full Tower case built from ABS and steel in a clean white finish. It supports ATX, Micro ATX and Mini ATX motherboards while keeping external dimensions compact at 518 x 292 x 503 mm. Two pre-installed Pure Wings 3 140 mm PWM fans deliver strong airflow through the high‑perforation front panel and top cover. Dust filters on the bottom, front and top help keep internals clean.
Upgrade From Restricted Mid Towers
Builders moving from smaller mid‑tower chassis will gain room for graphics cards up to 368 mm long and CPU coolers up to 178 mm tall. The front panel accepts radiators up to 360 mm, the top up to 240 mm and the rear up to 140 mm, enabling custom loops that would not fit in tighter cases. Seven expansion slots and optional vertical GPU mounting add flexibility for high‑end configurations. The jump is worth it when current hardware is throttled by limited clearance or airflow.
Capacity And Headroom
Internal storage includes two 3.5" drive bays and five 2.5" bays, providing space for multiple hard drives and SSDs. Front I/O supplies one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C port, two USB 3.2 Type A ports and combined HD audio. Fan mounts allow two 140 mm or three 120 mm fans at the front, one 120 mm or one 140 mm at the rear, and two 120 mm or two 140 mm at the top. The power supply compartment fits units up to 180 mm deep, while the 8.0 kg weight keeps the build stable.
Highlights
- High airflow front and top panels boost cooling performance
- Two pre-installed 140 mm PWM fans deliver strong air pressure
- Graphics cards up to 368 mm fit despite compact footprint
- Radiator support up to 360 mm front enables liquid cooling
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C front port provides fast connectivity
Specifications
| Brand | be quiet! |
|---|---|
| Model | PURE BASE 501 Airflow |
| Part Number | BG075 |
| Type | ATX Full Tower |
| Color | White |
| Case Material | ABS / Steel |
| Motherboard Compatibility | ATX/ Micro ATX / Mini ATX |
| LED | No |
| Dust Filters | Bottom / Front / Top |
| Internal 3.5" Drive Bays | 2 |
| Internal 2.5" Drive Bays | 5 |
| Expansion Slots | 7 |
| Front Ports | 1x USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C, 2x USB 3.2 Type A, HD Audio, (combined) |
| Fan Options | Front - 2 x 140mm / Front - 3 x 120mm / Rear - 1 x 120mm / Rear - 1 x 140mm / Top - 2 x 120mm / Top - 2 x 140mm |
| Radiator Options | Front - Up to 360mm / Rear - Up to 140mm / Top - Up to 240mm |
| Max GPU Length | 368 mm |
| Max CPU Cooler Height | 178 mm |
| Max PSU Length | 180 mm |
| Dimensions | 518 x 292 x 503 |
| Weight | 8.0 kg |
| Shipping weight | 3.77 kg |
| Package size | 565 × 502 × 286 mm |
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Questions about this item
Will the 518 mm depth and 292 mm width fit on my desk shelf?
The case measures 518 mm deep by 292 mm wide by 503 mm high and weighs 8.0 kg, so check your shelf clearance against those dimensions.
How do I install the front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C header, and what step is often missed?
Connect the front-panel Type C cable to the motherboard's USB 3.2 Gen 2 header; the step often missed is seating the keyed plug fully until it clicks.
When should I clean the three dust filters on this case?
Vacuum or rinse the bottom, front and top filters every few months, or sooner if you see dust buildup restricting airflow.
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