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be quiet! Pure Base 500DX white (BGW38)

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Medium-sized case from the German company Be quiet. The platform allows you to build a computer of almost any performance class. Among other things, the high status of the case is given out by its weight — the model weighs 7.8 kg, which indicates the use of thick metal in the frame and cladding. There is a mesh panel on the front, which allows the cooling system to freely draw in any amount of air. The same mesh is on top. The front panel is equipped with a pair of LED strips. When disconnecting the front mesh, you don’t have to worry about the integrity of the wires, since the backlight is connected using contact terminals. Computer case Be quiet Pure Base 500DX received a good cooling system. Three 140 mm fans from the Pure Wings 2 series are res...ponsible for blowing through the case. The capacity of this chassis is above average. So, the platform is able to place a CPU cooling tower up to 190 mm high inside, 369 mm is allocated for mounting a graphics card. In the role of a power supply, you can use a fairly powerful model, because the length of the block can reach a solid 258 mm. There is dust protection on the front, top and bottom, making it possible to put expensive and performant dust-sensitive hardware on the chassis.
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be quiet! Pure Base 500DX white
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Chassis Form Factor:Midi Tower
Motherboard size:ATX
PSU power:no PSU
Internal bays 3.5":2
Internal bays 2.5":5
Front panel:USB-A 1 pcs, USB-C 1 pcs
Three 14cm fans. Glass side window. Mesh front panel. Fits graphics cards up to 37 cm and tower coolers up to 19 cm. ARGB backlight.

Medium-sized case from the German company Be quiet. The platform allows you to build a computer of almost any performance class. Among other things, the high status of the case is given out by its weight — the model weighs 7.8 kg, which indicates the use of thick metal in the frame and cladding. There is a mesh panel on the front, which allows the cooling system to freely draw in any amount of air.

The same mesh is on top. The front panel is equipped with a pair of LED strips. When disconnecting the front mesh, you don’t have to worry about the integrity of the wires, since the backlight is connected using contact terminals. Computer case Be quiet Pure Base 500DX received a good cooling system. Three 140 mm fans from the Pure Wings 2 series are responsible for blowing through the case.

The capacity of this chassis is above average. So, the platform is able to place a CPU cooling tower up to 190 mm high inside, 369 mm is allocated for mounting a graphics card. In the role of a power supply, you can use a fairly powerful model, because the length of the block can reach a solid 258 mm. There is dust protection on the front, top and bottom, making it possible to put expensive and performant dust-sensitive hardware on the chassis.

All specifications
Specifications Pure Base 500DX White
Colour
Featuresgaming
Form factorMidi Tower
Mountvertical
Motherboard supportATX
Board placementvertical
PSU form factorATX (regular)
Computer case
Dimensions (HxWxD)463x232x450 mm
PSU max lenght258 mm
Graphics card max lenght369 mm
Fan max height190 mm
Weight7.8 kg
Materialsteel
Rubber feet
Lighting typecomputer Case
Lighting colourARGB
Lighting syncmulti compatibility
Side panelremovable
Storage
PSU
PSU mountbottom
3.5" bays2
internal 2.5" compartments5
Expansion slots7
Cooling
Installed fans3 шт
140
Fans (back)1x140mm / 1x120mm /
Fans (front)2x140mm / 3x120mm /
Fans (top)2x140mm / 2x120mm /
Fan mounts total6
Dust filterfront, top and bottom
Liquid cooling system support
Liquid cooling system
Liquid cooling (rear)140 mm
Liquid cooling (front)360 mm
Liquid cooling (top)240mm
Liquid cooling mounts3
Connectors and functions
Placementon top of the case
USB-A 5Gbps1 pcs
USB-C 10Gbps1 pcs
Audio (microphone/headphones)
More features
Front panellattice
Side panel windowtempered glass
More featuresremovable HDD cage
hidden wiring
CPU cooling mount window
Official Websitebequiet.com
Added to E-CatalogApril 2020
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BGW38

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Model overview based on user reviews  
The "be quiet! Pure Base 500DX черный" is highly praised for its excellent airflow and quiet operation, thanks to the inclusion of three 140mm Pure Wings 2 fans. Users appreciate its minimalist and stylish design, which combines functionality with aesthetic appeal. The case offers ample space for components, including a large CPU tower and long graphics cards, while maintaining a compact size relative to other ATX cases. It features high-quality dust filters on all sides, ensuring cleanliness and efficiency. The ARGB lighting adds a sophisticated touch, and its soundproofing enhances the quiet experience. However, some users note the limited number of front panel ports and the difficulty in removing the front panel. Despite these minor drawbacks, the case is considered a top choice for those seeking a quiet, powerful, and aesthetically pleasing PC build.
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In terms of price/performance ratio, it is simply perfect, there are no competitors.
6 June 2020 
I bought it at Telemart. At first, I considered purchasing from Rozetka, but they accepted the order, and then suddenly it turned out that it was out of stock.
Excellent minimalist and stylish design with nothing unnecessary. Spacious, but not a 2 by 2 meter closet. It's possible to install many turntables and has full-size dust covers. Easy to assemble.
More USB 3.0 on the front panel; Type C isn't that relevant right now (or maybe I'm just out of touch).
RICHMANuse be quiet! Pure Base 500DX White less than month
If you need a sleek case, without external embellishments - just what you need!
25 June 2021 
The appearance is excellent. A nuance to consider is the Type C connection - make sure it is available on the motherboard, as well as a slot for lighting synchronization.
Appearance, 3×140 fans, minimal unnecessary lights and other unnecessary frills. Dust filters on all sides. Plenty of space for cable management, SSD and HDD installation. Good airflow.
Price, lack of additional ports on the front panel,
Ecosse Titaniumuse be quiet! Pure Base 500DX Black less than month
Great case, but not perfect.
21 March 2021 
Nice, comfortable and beautiful model. Except for a few little things.
3 fans included. I don't see the point in having more. I have water cooling installed, and there's no more room for fans (which I think is normal).
Convenient cable management. Not a single wire sticks out over the motherboard.
Beautiful, customizable lighting.
Side panels are easy to remove.
There is noise protection on the side, which reflects minor noises.
The front panel is difficult to remove. Essentially, it requires brute force. It's unclear how many times it can withstand such removal. This is the only reason why I wouldn't take this case, everything else is minor. The fans are not perfect. There are three of them, and they are of the same model, but each one makes its own little noise. I had to choose one of the three that made the least noise to use for constant ventilation so that dust wouldn't accumulate. The others haven't even been turned on yet, as the motherboard hasn't heated up enough. There's no second USB 3.2 port. Sometimes it would be really useful, and personally, I lose one such port on the motherboard. A couple of millimeters are lacking on the top; my water cooler almost didn't fit because of this. The water cooler's fans at the top ran into the motherboard, and only a small structural slant in the motherboard's cooling allowed me to fit the fans tightly.
Ivandruse be quiet! Pure Base 500DX Black less than month
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Everything will fit

be quiet! Pure Base 500DX is relatively compact in length and height (by the standards of the Midi Tower format), but at the same time a rather plump PC case. The large depth allows you to install even double-tower supercoolers up to 19 cm high, and video cards up to 37 cm high.

snow white

The front panel is made of mesh and decorated with unobtrusive ARGB backlighting. The panel is connected to the housing frame not by wires, but by contacts, due to which it can be completely dismantled. The body is painted white, not only externally, but also internally. In addition to white, there is also a black modification Pure Base 500DX.

No vibration

The basket for two 3.5-inch hard drives is removable and with vibration-absorbing soft rubber pads. And there are few seats for 2.5-inch SSDs, not a few, five pieces. The mounting frame of the power supply is also made easy-to-remove — on the wing.

Quiet fans

The main advantage of the Pure Base 500DX is the trio of pre-installed be quiet! Pure Wings 2 with a diameter of 14 cm. Their maximum rotation speed is 900 rpm and can be reduced using PWM technology. And taking into account the relatively durable screw-threaded bearings (hydrodynamic bearings are practically not used in case fans), the manufacturer gives a three-year warranty on the case.