Be Quiet! Pure Base 500DX

Overview

Considering the overall quality of its construction, outstanding performance, and stylish appearance, I have nothing but praise for the Pure Base 500DX. be quiet! has taken a good case in the Pure Base 500 and made it into a great case.

-- As reviewed by PCPer

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Based on 7 expert reviews

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Last revision on March 8, 2024

Reviewers Liked

Decent airflow and cooling
USB Type-C on the front I/O
Lots of RGB
Radiator support
Cable management
Thin 360 mm radiator will fit without sacrificing the HDD cage

Reviewers Didn't Like

The top of the case has limited space above the motherboard
Removing the SSD bracket and drive cages leave holes in the mid-plate
No vertical expansion slots if you want to show off your GPU
Top filter vibrates with high fan RPM
Front air filter difficult to access

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I honestly think this is one of the best PC cases I’ve seen in a while. I actually say that a lot recently, but brands have really upped their game. A few years ago this case would have been triple the price. Amazing build quality, modular, easy access dust filters, built-in ARGB lighting, USB C, tempered glass, it has it all, and the price isn’t going to slay your wallet. Highly recommended.

By eTeknix on April 29, 2020

With the Pure Base 500DX, be quiet! offers its users a tonne of new features and useful design changes without breaking the bank. For £89.99, this case offers consumers a lot of value for money, especially if you want a great software-free RGB lighting setup. For these reasons, we will be giving the be quiet! Pure Base 500DX our Silence Award and our Value for Money Award.

By OC3D on April 28, 2020

By PCPer on April 28, 2020

Pure Base 500DX is a gentle evolution of the Pure Base 500 and while it is decent, it avoids any radical moves.

By KitGuru on April 28, 2020

The be quiet! Pure Base 500DX is an easy-to-use chassis with lots of included extras and great thermal performance. Just know it needs quiet components to keep noise levels down under load.

By Tom's Hardware on April 28, 2020

The Pure Base 500DX is a fantastic PC case, hitting all the important marks.

By WindowsCentral on April 28, 2020

At $85 MSRP for the original, there is not as much competition in that space of clean, understated, functional, and quiet. At $100 in the gamer space, you have to sway your buyers a little more, but all-in-all, the Pure Base 500DX is definitely a great choice.

By TechPowerUp on April 28, 2020

Be Quiet! Pure Base 500DX

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