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Black ATX full-tower case with tempered glass side panel and front USB-C port

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be quiet! BG073 PURE BASE 501 PC case

SKU CH-216B-E7GPN MPN BG073

Compact ATX full tower with tempered glass, two pre-installed 140 mm fans, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C front port and room for 368 mm graphics cards

  • Max graphics card length368 mm
  • Housing materialABS / Steel
  • Supported motherboard sizesATX/ Micro ATX / Mini ATX
  • Side panel typeTempered Glass Panel
  • Dust filteringBottom / Front / Top
  • 3.5-inch internal bays2
  • ATX full tower fits 368 mm graphics cards
  • Two pre-installed 140 mm PWM fans for strong airflow
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C front port for fast devices
  • Dust filters on front, top and bottom keep internals clean
  • Tempered glass side panel shows the build

PURE BASE 501 ATX Full Tower

The be quiet! PURE BASE 501 is a compact ATX Full Tower case built from ABS and steel. It supports ATX, Micro ATX and Mini ATX motherboards and features a tempered glass side panel. The black finish keeps the look clean and unobtrusive for system builders who prefer a classic aesthetic.

Front I/O and pre-installed cooling

The front panel provides one USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C port, two USB 3.2 Type A ports and combined HD Audio. Two Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM fans are already fitted at the front and rear, delivering strong airflow without extra purchases. Dust filters on the bottom, front and top help keep internals clean.

Hardware capacity and clearance

The chassis offers two internal 3.5 inch bays and five 2.5 inch bays alongside seven expansion slots. Graphics cards up to 368 mm long and CPU coolers up to 178 mm high fit comfortably. Radiator support reaches 360 mm at the front, 240 mm at the top and 140 mm at the rear, while the power supply limit sits at 180 mm.

How it compares

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Price $79.99
Cheaper than about 64% of the 1,468 comparable items (median $100.99).
Max graphics card length 368 mm
Lower than about 67% of the 894 comparable items (median 400 mm).

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Specifications

Product
Brand namebe quiet!
Model namePURE BASE 501
Part numberBG073
Product typeATX Full Tower
Product colorBlack
Storage
3.5-inch internal bays2
2.5-inch internal bays5
Ports & slots
Expansion card slots7
Front panel ports1x USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type C, 2x USB 3.2 Type A, HD Audio, (combined)
Size & build
Max graphics card length368 mm
Housing materialABS / Steel
Side panel typeTempered Glass Panel
Dust filteringBottom / Front / Top
Fan mounting optionsFront - 2 × 140 mm / Front - 3 × 120 mm / Rear - 1 × 120 mm / Rear - 1 × 140 mm / Top - 2 × 120 mm / Top - 2 × 140 mm
Product dimensions518 × 292 × 503
Product weight7.8 kg
Shipping weight8.05 kg
Package size565 × 502 × 286 mm
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizesATX/ Micro ATX / Mini ATX
Radiator supportFront - Up to 360 mm / Rear - Up to 140 mm / Top - Up to 240 mm
CPU cooler height limit178 mm
PSU length limit180 mm
More details
LED lightingNo
Included fansFront - 1 × 140 mm / Rear - 1 × 140 mm

Questions about this item

How often will the dust filters on the front, top and bottom need cleaning?

The front, top and bottom filters are removable mesh; cleaning frequency depends on environment, but a monthly vacuum or rinse keeps airflow unrestricted.

Which thermal limit appears first during prolonged loads — GPU length clearance or CPU cooler height?

The CPU cooler height limit of 178 mm is reached before the 368 mm GPU length allowance in most high-end air-cooling scenarios.

What noise and heat levels come from the two pre-installed 140 mm PWM fans running all day?

The Pure Wings 3 140 mm PWM fans are optimised for high airflow at low noise; under sustained load they move substantial air while staying within be quiet! acoustic targets.

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