be quiet! PURE BASE 501 Black

Mid-Tower · ATX / mATX / ITX · GPU up to 368 mm

See today's price, delivery and offers at the store.

Form factor Mid-Tower
Motherboard support ATX / mATX / ITX
GPU clearance 368 mm

be quiet! PURE BASE 501 Black is a mid-tower PC cabinet that takes ATX / mATX / ITX motherboards and graphics cards up to 368 mm long.

Specifications

Key specs

Form factor: Mid-Tower
Motherboard support: ATX / mATX / ITX
GPU clearance: 368 mm
Part number: BG073
EAN / UPC: 4260052191798

Design

Material: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Steel
Form factor: Midi Tower
Type: PC
Product colour: Black
Supported motherboard form factors: ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
Number of 3.5" bays: 2
Number of 2.5" bays: 5
Number of expansion slots: 7
Suitable for: Gaming
Reset button: Yes
On/off button: Yes
Maximum CPU cooler height: 17.8 cm
Maximum graphics card length: 36.8 cm
Maximum PSU length: 18 cm

Power supply

Supported power supply form factors: ATX, PS2

View all specifications +5 more sectionsShow fewer specifications

Ports & interfaces

Audio input: Yes
Audio output: Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: 2

Cooling

Front fans installed: 1x 140 mm
Number of front fans supported (max): 2
Front fans diameters supported: 120,140 mm
Rear fans installed: 1x 140 mm
Number of rear fans supported (max): 1
Rear fans diameters supported: 120,140 mm
Number of top fans supported (max): 2
Top fans diameters supported: 120,140 mm
Maximum airflow: 57.4 cfm
Maximum air pressure: 0.96 mmH2O
Liquid cooling capability: Yes
Front radiator sizes supported: 120,140,240,280,360 mm
Rear radiator sizes supported: 120,140 mm
Top radiator sizes supported: 120,240 mm

Storage

Supported HDD sizes: 2.5,3.5"

Technical details

Compliance certificates: CE, REACH, RoHS

Weight & dimensions

Width: 231 mm
Depth: 450 mm
Height: 463 mm
Weight: 6.7 kg

Check the manufacturer's page before buying.

Ready to buy? Get the be quiet! PURE BASE 501 Black at today's price.Buy now

About this product

Comfortably compact Pure Base 501 is a traditional, timeless and versatile be quiet! ATX case with compact dimensions.

REDUCED TO THE MAX

Classic appearance Without any distractions, Pure Base 501 is reduced to excel at its core functions and is aimed at users that appreciate an unagitated presentation.

PERFECT CASE FAN

Fan blades optimized for high airflow With optimization for maximum airflow, Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM is the perfect choice for Pure Base 501. Its 7 airflow-optimized fan blades not only reduce noise-generating turbulences but also ensure Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM provides the performance that is needed for demanding configurations.

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

Generous space for high-end hardware Despite its compact dimensions, Pure Base 501 offers enough space for high-end graphics cards and large coolers. Triple fans or a radiator up to 360mm can be installed easily at the front, while the top area provides space for up to 2 fans or a radiator up to 240mm.

WAY UP!

With rotatable PCIe slots Why not try something else with your GPU? The PCIe slots of the Pure Base 501 can be rotated 90° for an upright installation of wide high-end graphics cards.

Datasheet (PDF)

PURE BASE 501 Black vs similar cabinets

	be quiet! PURE BASE 501 Black	be quiet! PURE BASE 501 Airflow Black	be quiet! PURE BASE 501 Airflow Window Black	be quiet! Light Base 500
Form factor	Mid-Tower	Mid-Tower	Mid-Tower	Mid-Tower
Motherboard support	ATX / mATX / ITX	ATX / mATX / ITX	ATX / mATX / ITX	ATX / mATX / ITX
GPU clearance	368 mm	368 mm	368 mm	400 mm

Questions about the PURE BASE 501 Black

What are the main specs of the be quiet! PURE BASE 501 Black?

Mid-Tower, ATX / mATX / ITX, GPU up to 368 mm.

What form factor is the be quiet! PURE BASE 501 Black?

Mid-Tower.

With photos

Popular cabinets

All cabinets →

Cabinet · ASUS

ASUS A31 TG WHITE

Form factor: Mid-Tower
Motherboard support: ATX / mATX / ITX
GPU clearance: 380 mm
Released: 2026

Buy now

Full specs →

Similar cabinets

be quiet! PURE BASE 501Mid-Tower · ATX / mATX / ITX
be quiet! BGW51 Tower CaseTower · E-ATX / ATX / mATX · GPU up to 495 mm
be quiet! Dark Base 701Tower · E-ATX / ATX / mATX · GPU up to 415 mm
be quiet! Dark Base 701 BlackMid-Tower · E-ATX / ATX / mATX / ITX · GPU up to 415 mm
be quiet! DARK BASE PRO 901 | BlackFull-Tower · E-ATX / ATX / mATX · GPU up to 495 mm
be quiet! Light Base 500Mid-Tower · ATX / mATX / ITX · GPU up to 400 mm

be quiet! PURE BASE 501 BlackBuy now