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PURE BASE 500DX - Black
EXCEPTIONAL AIRFLOW, SIGNIFICANT QUIET
The be quiet! Pure Base 500DX Black is optimized for high cooling performance and designed for those who seek high airflow.
- High airflow intake front panel and top cover for maximum performance
- 3 Pure Wings 2 140mm fans guarantee high cooling performance and silent operation
- ARGB LED at the front and inside the case
- USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C for latest hardware
- Water cooling ready for radiators of up to 360mm
- Up to 2 SSDs can be installed prominently behind the window panel
- Generous space for high-end graphics cards and large coolers
- Side panel made of tempered glass
- 3-year manufacturer?s warranty
HIGH AIRFLOW AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
All parts optimized for airflow and performance
For all who strive for maximum performance and especially with water-cooled systems, the Pure Base 500DX Black with its extremely air-permeable front and top cover is the right choice. The dust filters on the front and bottom are easy to remove for cleaning.
3 PREINSTALLED PURE WINGS 2
Whisper-quiet operation
3 preinstalled Pure Wings 2 fans with airflow-optimized fan blades that ensure perfect airflow and cooling. Despite the compact case design the fans at the front, top and rear are 140mm models, resulting in very quiet operation. Up to two 140mm fans can be installed in addition.
IMPRESSIVE ILLUMINATION
ARGB light at the front and inside the case
ARGB LEDs offer multiple colors and modes to individualize the look of the case from the inside as well as from the outside. You can optionally synchronize lighting with your motherboard or ARGB controller.
SMART I/O PORT
State-of-the-art technology for your system
A USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C connector is provided on the front I/O port and allows usage of latest hardware. There is also a switch on the front panel to control the interior and exterior LEDs.
SOPHISTICATED DESIGN
Generous space for high-end hardware
The Pure Base 500DX Black provides generous dimensions to install high-end graphics cards and large coolers of up to 190mm in height. Fans or a radiator of up to 360mm can be installed easily at the front and the top area also provides space for more fans or a radiator of up to 240mm.
EYE-CATCHING FEATURES
And great cable routing possibilities
Pure Base 500DX Black offers various options for installing up to 5 SSDs in total. 2 can be installed for prominent viewing through the window panel. To hide any unwanted cables, the case offers excellent cable routing options.
FUNCTIONAL PSU SHROUD
Offering a neat interior
The 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.
TEMPERED GLASS WINDOW
A perfect view inside your PC
The high-quality, fully-windowed side panel offers a perfect view of the components inside your PC case. The window is made of tinted and tempered glass with black painted side bars.
General Data
Model: Pure Base 500DX Black
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
PSU form factor: ATX PS/2
Weight (kg): 7.8
Expansion slots: 7
Pre-Installed Fans
Fan @ top: 1x Pure Wings 2 140mm
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 / Top: 140 x 140 x 25
Fan speed @ 100% PWM / 12V (rpm): 900
Airflow @ 100% PWM / 12V (CFM / m3/h): 55.8 / 94.8
Air Pressure @ 100% PWM / 12V (mm H2O): 0.6
Noise level @ 100% PWM / 12V (dB(A)): 17.1
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
Top (mm): 2x 120 / 2x 140
Front (mm): 3x 120 / 2x 140
Rear (mm): 1x 140
Bottom (mm): -
Side panel (mm): -
PSU shroud: -
Optional Radiator Installation
Top (mm): 120 / 240
Front (mm): 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360
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
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
Cooling
Max.construction height of CPU cooler unit (mm): 190
Airflow channel: Front / Top / Rear
Lighting
RGB LED illumination: Front LED ARGB / Internal ARGB
LEDs synchronizable with RGB controller/motherboard: -
Expandable RGB controller: -
I/O Panel
USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C: 1
USB 3.2 Gen. 1: 1
USB 2.0: -
HD Audio I/O: Mic + Audio
Qi charger / Quick Charging Option: -
Insulation & Damping
Top panel insulation mats: -
Front panel insulation mats: -
Side panel insulation mats: Yes
Anti-vibration decoupled HDD: Yes
Anti-vibration decoupled fan: -
Anti-vibration decoupled PSU: Yes
Anti-vibration decoupled motherboard-tray: -
Removeable Dust Filters
Front: 1
Bottom: 1
Side panel: -
Material
Top cover: ABS
Front panel: ABS
Side panel: Steel
Side panel window: 4mm tempered glass
Stands: ABS
Scope of Delivery
Screw set (Drives/Motherboard): Yes
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)
Logistics Data
Article number: BGW37
Certifications: CE / RoHs
Dimensions, package (L x W x H), (mm): 510 x 285 x 494
Gross weight, package (kg): 8.49
Pieces per packaging unit: 1
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