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Brand | be quiet! |
Motherboard Compatability | ATX / M-ATX / Mini-ITX |
Case Type | Mini-Tower |
Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming |
Color | WHITE |
Material | Top coverABS Side panelSteel Side panel window4mm tempered glass Front panelABS StandsABS |
Cooling Method | Water, Air |
Model Name | BGW38 |
Item Weight | 7.8 Kilograms |
Product Dimensions | 17.72"D x 9.13"W x 18.23"H |
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- High airflow intake front panel and top cover for maximum performance
- ARGB LED at the front and inside the case
- USB 3.1 Type C Gen. 2 for latest hardware
- Water cooling ready for radiators of up to 360mm
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Noise level | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Quality of material | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Easy to remove | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Easy to assemble | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
Value for money | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Sold By | be-quiet-official | be-quiet-official | be-quiet-official | be-quiet-official | be-quiet-official | be-quiet-official |
case type | mini tower | mid tower | mid tower | mid tower | mid tower | mid tower |
motherboard form factor | ATX / M-ATX / Mini-ITX | E-ATX (30.5 x 27.5cm) / ATX / M-ATX / Mini-ITX | ATX | ATX | — | ATX |
material | Top coverABS Side panelSteel Side panel window4mm tempered glass Front panelABS StandsABS | Top coverABS Side panelSteel Side panel window4mm tempered glass / Steel Front panelABS StandsABS | — | Tempered Glass | Tempered Glass | — |
cooling method | Water, Air | Air | Air | Air | Air | Air |
number of usb ports | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
fan count | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
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Exceptional Airflow, Significant Quiet
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High Airflow and Maximum PerformanceFor all who strive for maximum performance and especially with water-cooled systems, the Pure Base 500DX 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. |
Three preinstalled Pure Wings 2Three 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 IlluminationARGB 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. |
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Smart I/O PortA USB 3.1 Type C Gen. 2 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 DesignThe Pure Base 500DX 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 FeaturesPure Base 500DX offers various options for installing up to five SSDs in total. Two can be installed for prominent viewing through the window panel. To hide any unwanted cables, the case offers excellent cable routing options. |
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Functional PSU ShroudThe 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 WindowThe 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. |
Available in Two ColorsPure Base 500DX is available in two different color designs: Black and White. |
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Technical Details
Brand | be quiet! |
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Series | BGW38 |
Item model number | BGW38 |
Item Weight | 17.16 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 20 x 11.5 x 19.75 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 20 x 11.5 x 19.75 inches |
Color | WHITE |
Batteries | 1 Unknown batteries required. |
Manufacturer | be quiet |
ASIN | B087D7KNL9 |
Date First Available | April 23, 2020 |
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4.8 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #378 in Computer Cases |
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The be quiet! Pure Base 500DX White is optimized for high cooling performance and designed for those who seek high airflow. 1 Type C Gen. design and quality control in Germany
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Customers like the quality, appearance and noise of the computer chassis. For example, they mention that the included fans and the RGB controller are of great quality, the case itself is fairly quite and the back side ring light design on the fans is just a bonus. That said, they appreciate the ease of assembly and the space it provides.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the computer chassis. They mention that the included fans and the RGB controller are of great quality. The material and build quality overall are good. Some are impressed with the stock fans, while not silent. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...These fans are great at what they do, and I have a very quiet system even when running under a full load...." Read more
"...In summary..I know I rambled a lot but this case deserves it. Great case and well thought out for anyone looking to buy a starter mid case...." Read more
"...BeQuiet Straight Power 11 850wGreat:* Outstanding build quality, fit and finish.* Optimal use of space inside...." Read more
"...RGB is just enough to accent and looks great, my only other part with RGB was my graphics card and I am very satisfied, however I have seen some..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the computer chassis. They mention it has good looks, and they love the back side ring light design on the fans. The case is super nice, and its components show off very well. The intense and beautiful RGB is just a bonus, and is well-placed to give accents to your build. Customers also like the minimalist but gamer style of the case, and it is well laid out.
"...among other stock and third party light patterns, and I love the back side ring light design on the fans...." Read more
"Let me start off by saying that this case is super nice and its namesake holds up...." Read more
"...This looks great, is the right size, and is whisper quiet.Specs:* Gigabyte Aorus Pro x570* AMD 5600X*..." Read more
"...RGB is just enough to accent and looks great, my only other part with RGB was my graphics card and I am very satisfied, however I have seen some..." Read more
Customers like the noise level of the computer chassis. They say the fans move a ton of air silently, and the sound dampening foam on the back panel helps the fans work less loudly. Some customers also mention that their Ryzen 1700 is singing with the new cooling.
"...These fans are great at what they do, and I have a very quiet system even when running under a full load...." Read more
"...It is quiet and I am very impressed even though I have very limited experience building a pc in general...." Read more
"I just assembled a dream rig in this case. Noise levels and near silent operation were most important to me in this build, but so was a more..." Read more
"...The fans are very quiet and even under heavy load, I wouldn't say the fans are loud...." Read more
Customers like the ease of assembly of the computer chassis. They say the case is fairly easy to build with, the attached fans are easy to set up, and the routing holes allow for a very tidy assembly of parts. The PSU installs with a brilliant bracket and the manual is easy to read.
"...of the top of the cutout and back down, making for a fairly simple and unobtrusive routing that still let me keep the cover plate in place...." Read more
"...can be removed and attached to power supply for easy installation through the back...." Read more
"...first PC build, and found it to have plenty of room to build, simple installation, and easy cable management...." Read more
"...Everything is largely well conceived, with filters in appropriate places and mostly easily accessible, and the stock set up of the fans is fine...." Read more
Customers like the space in the computer chassis. They mention that it has plenty of room for the PC components they'll actually use, including SATA SSDs. They appreciate the different slots and drive bays for easy cable management, and mention that there is plenty of clearance inside.
"...I like that there are two HDD mounting locations, and that the HDD cage is adjustable...." Read more
"...There are plenty of wire routing cutouts at the top and bottom. Also plenty of tie down spots on the back for cable management...." Read more
"...Outstanding build quality, fit and finish.* Optimal use of space inside. Compact but efficient.* Excellent noise levels.*..." Read more
"...In addition to this, there is not enough room to mount a mechanical hard drive in the case...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the air flow of the computer chassis. They mention that the mesh front cover ensures good airflow, and the fantastic ventilation makes it very quiet. The extra intake keeps air moving exactly where it needs to, with no significant air restriction. The case has lots of vents and the PSU shroud is ventilated.
"...(in other words, no significant air restriction)...." Read more
"...The build quality is solid, the airflow is very good. It also accommodates a 280mm radiator quite easily...." Read more
"Great looking case that's made excellent at a decent price. Well designed for air-flow with plenty of room for equipment, fans and radiators...." Read more
"...The case has GREAT airflow and man is this thing silent...." Read more
Customers like the lighting of the computer chassis. They say the RGB lighting worked perfectly right out of the box, and the ARGB lights are awesome. The lighting is nice and easy to control by a button. Customers also say the orange glow is soothing and pleasant, and not distracting. Overall, customers are satisfied with the lighting performance and aesthetics of the product.
"...has 2 awesome strips down the front which look amazing, the leds are fairly bright so if you don't like that then I guess that might be a downside..." Read more
"...Works very well! My PC at idle is 37C! It came with the standoffs attached...." Read more
"...Really heavy case and the ARGB lights are awesome. Love Mystic Lights. I wish it had another USB port on top front...." Read more
"...The down side here is not all RGB platforms play well with each other, as I found out the hard way. Be Quiet!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the cable management of the computer chassis. Some mention that the features are excellent, and the cable is a breeze. However, others say that it's a little weird, tricky in tight channels, and difficult to route SATA through it.
"...Cable management was not very difficult. The only concern I had was the thick 24-pin motherboard connection from the PSU...." Read more
"...it to have plenty of room to build, simple installation, and easy cable management...." Read more
"...ATX board and the opening is so narrow, it makes it nearly impossible to route the thick main motherboard power cable...." Read more
"...but dang this case is amazing. It has so many places to route cables, the build quality is amazing for the price...." Read more
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For starters, this is my first full build, which I transplanted from another case. The instructions are lackluster with just a few photos and little explanation of the parts. That said, it's not a deal breaker for anyone that has been inside a case before doing upgrades or generally a computer enthusiast. The only other con in this case is the fans being connected to a single hub in the stock configuration mean there are no independent controls for them. All 4 fans (3 intake, 1 exhaust) are going to be locked to the same speed, though that speed can be controlled with third party software like Fan Control. It's not really a problem for me, but would've been nice to have the option for independent control. I do wish it had a second Type-A USB connection on the front instead of the Type-C.
The thing that really drew me to the case was the aesthetics and being pleased with he Be Quiet! Pure Rock 2 I already own. The stock RGB patterns include one of the best I've seen among other stock and third party light patterns, and I love the back side ring light design on the fans. The down side here is not all RGB platforms play well with each other, as I found out the hard way. Be Quiet! is compatible with Signal RGB, but my motherboard isn't compatible with the case hub or Signal. At best, I get minimal control through Asrock's own lighting software, but that is limited to solid colors only. I'm also unable to pass the case light control into Razer Chroma. This seems to be a problem with Asrock's implementation of RGB control rather than the case itself, as others don't seem to have this problem.
Performance wise, I don't have a very powerful system, so my temps didn't change much. I think I only saw a 1-2 degree drop at best, but this is from already low temps and could also be due to normal variance. On the up side, the fans can be set to zero RPM with a custom fan curve in the third part Fan Control software. I now have a custom curve set that lets my system idle without the case fans running, only ramping them up when under load and temps increasing. This will help keep dust out of the system and reduce cleaning frequency of it and the filters.
When setting the fans to full speed, I can't hear a thing from them. The front mesh opening is large enough and far enough away from the fans that I don't feel any air moving through it (in other words, no significant air restriction). These fans are great at what they do, and I have a very quiet system even when running under a full load.
Cable management was not very difficult. The only concern I had was the thick 24-pin motherboard connection from the PSU. The decorative cover plate has a cutout with a bend to route cables to the right side of the mobo, but my 24-pin cable was too thick to make that turn and then turn a second time to plug in. What I was able to do instead is route that cable out of the top of the cutout and back down, making for a fairly simple and unobtrusive routing that still let me keep the cover plate in place. I think I may like this better than the typical routing that comes through and makes a big u-turn that reaches half way to the side panel before coming back to plug into the mobo.
Panel securement may be a bit dated by using thumb screws instead of spring loaded latches like many other cases, but this isn't a big deal. Most people are not going to be in the case working around often enough to become an issue worth complaining about. Everything goes together smoothly and securely, which is what really matters here. I like that there are two HDD mounting locations, and that the HDD cage is adjustable. In the default position, the cage is mounted right behind the bottom intake fan. If you don't have tons of extra cables needing to be hidden, you can shift the cage back about an inch and get a bit more air from the bottom fan into the main compartment.
Accessing the filters is a bit hit and miss, depending on your perspective. The bottom PSU intake filter is easily removed from the front as a slide out filter. The top filter is in a sturdy frame that is secured with good magnets. The front intake filter requires removing the front mesh panel, which is where the complaints come in. A lot of people complain pulling that panel takes a concerning amount of force. This may be true, but there are no cables to worry about yanking out (yay push pin and pad connectors for the lighting), and the locking tabs may loosen up over time to become more reasonable.
All in all, the 500FX is a nice case that was fairly easy to build in. They even include a handy standoff tool in case you need to move those around for different mobo configurations (stock is ATX, but I have a micro-ATX mobo). If RGB isn't your thing, this may still be worth choosing over the 500DX simply for the extra fan if the price is right. You can turn the lights off if you don't want them. Their customer service was also very responsive to a concern I had.
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2022
For starters, this is my first full build, which I transplanted from another case. The instructions are lackluster with just a few photos and little explanation of the parts. That said, it's not a deal breaker for anyone that has been inside a case before doing upgrades or generally a computer enthusiast. The only other con in this case is the fans being connected to a single hub in the stock configuration mean there are no independent controls for them. All 4 fans (3 intake, 1 exhaust) are going to be locked to the same speed, though that speed can be controlled with third party software like Fan Control. It's not really a problem for me, but would've been nice to have the option for independent control. I do wish it had a second Type-A USB connection on the front instead of the Type-C.
The thing that really drew me to the case was the aesthetics and being pleased with he Be Quiet! Pure Rock 2 I already own. The stock RGB patterns include one of the best I've seen among other stock and third party light patterns, and I love the back side ring light design on the fans. The down side here is not all RGB platforms play well with each other, as I found out the hard way. Be Quiet! is compatible with Signal RGB, but my motherboard isn't compatible with the case hub or Signal. At best, I get minimal control through Asrock's own lighting software, but that is limited to solid colors only. I'm also unable to pass the case light control into Razer Chroma. This seems to be a problem with Asrock's implementation of RGB control rather than the case itself, as others don't seem to have this problem.
Performance wise, I don't have a very powerful system, so my temps didn't change much. I think I only saw a 1-2 degree drop at best, but this is from already low temps and could also be due to normal variance. On the up side, the fans can be set to zero RPM with a custom fan curve in the third part Fan Control software. I now have a custom curve set that lets my system idle without the case fans running, only ramping them up when under load and temps increasing. This will help keep dust out of the system and reduce cleaning frequency of it and the filters.
When setting the fans to full speed, I can't hear a thing from them. The front mesh opening is large enough and far enough away from the fans that I don't feel any air moving through it (in other words, no significant air restriction). These fans are great at what they do, and I have a very quiet system even when running under a full load.
Cable management was not very difficult. The only concern I had was the thick 24-pin motherboard connection from the PSU. The decorative cover plate has a cutout with a bend to route cables to the right side of the mobo, but my 24-pin cable was too thick to make that turn and then turn a second time to plug in. What I was able to do instead is route that cable out of the top of the cutout and back down, making for a fairly simple and unobtrusive routing that still let me keep the cover plate in place. I think I may like this better than the typical routing that comes through and makes a big u-turn that reaches half way to the side panel before coming back to plug into the mobo.
Panel securement may be a bit dated by using thumb screws instead of spring loaded latches like many other cases, but this isn't a big deal. Most people are not going to be in the case working around often enough to become an issue worth complaining about. Everything goes together smoothly and securely, which is what really matters here. I like that there are two HDD mounting locations, and that the HDD cage is adjustable. In the default position, the cage is mounted right behind the bottom intake fan. If you don't have tons of extra cables needing to be hidden, you can shift the cage back about an inch and get a bit more air from the bottom fan into the main compartment.
Accessing the filters is a bit hit and miss, depending on your perspective. The bottom PSU intake filter is easily removed from the front as a slide out filter. The top filter is in a sturdy frame that is secured with good magnets. The front intake filter requires removing the front mesh panel, which is where the complaints come in. A lot of people complain pulling that panel takes a concerning amount of force. This may be true, but there are no cables to worry about yanking out (yay push pin and pad connectors for the lighting), and the locking tabs may loosen up over time to become more reasonable.
All in all, the 500FX is a nice case that was fairly easy to build in. They even include a handy standoff tool in case you need to move those around for different mobo configurations (stock is ATX, but I have a micro-ATX mobo). If RGB isn't your thing, this may still be worth choosing over the 500DX simply for the extra fan if the price is right. You can turn the lights off if you don't want them. Their customer service was also very responsive to a concern I had.
The quality of the case is very high and sets the bar pretty high for other cases in the price range to live up to. Everything I installed went in with ease except my ability to manage all the power supply cables once everything was connected but I managed to fit everything. If you are not installing a HDD in the tray then you could just remove it and have more room to stuff cables in. Thats the only thing I really struggled with because I used green cable extensions. I'm not going to knock the rating of the case for that though.
My components had no trouble fitting in this case. I didn't even have to move any standoffs for my B550 motherboard. There are plenty of wire routing cutouts at the top and bottom. Also plenty of tie down spots on the back for cable management.
The thumb screws for the case were thought out nicely. A very nice feature is the power supply faceplate can be removed and attached to power supply for easy installation through the back. Attach it to power supply with screws the slide in through the back then tighten the thumbs screws to the case. Simple and easy.
There are 3 stock 140mm fans in the case and are very good fans if you don't want RGB. I chose to go the RGB route and purchased 6 RGB 120mm fans instead. You can fit a 240mm AIO at the top or front of case and a 360mm AIO only on the front of case. I chose a 360mm front installation.
Speaking of RGB, the stock double line strip on the front and the strip at the top inside of case are very nice. You can choose a lot of different colors and RGB modes by pressing the button at the front top of case. Or if you hold down the button, it will hand over the RGB to the motherboard software if you everything to sync up. Also, if you choose an RGB power supply, you can see it through the shroud at the bottom of case (see picture). I was concerned at first that I would not be able to see my RGB fans through the mesh front but was elated to see that my worries were for not once turned on (see picture).
I have acrylic RGB covers for my SATA hard drives which you can see to right of motherboard. The location is nice to show off the hard drives if you want. But there are options to not.
There is also 3 removeable dust filters included. 1 magnetic at the top. 1 kinda hinged on the front. 1 at the bottom that slides out for easy cleaning.
The glow that reflects off the case is beautiful ambience...very satisfied once light are off.
In summary..I know I rambled a lot but this case deserves it. Great case and well thought out for anyone looking to buy a starter mid case. I absolutely have no regrets buying this. Thanks for reading and enjoy if you purchase!!!
The quality of the case is very high and sets the bar pretty high for other cases in the price range to live up to. Everything I installed went in with ease except my ability to manage all the power supply cables once everything was connected but I managed to fit everything. If you are not installing a HDD in the tray then you could just remove it and have more room to stuff cables in. Thats the only thing I really struggled with because I used green cable extensions. I'm not going to knock the rating of the case for that though.
My components had no trouble fitting in this case. I didn't even have to move any standoffs for my B550 motherboard. There are plenty of wire routing cutouts at the top and bottom. Also plenty of tie down spots on the back for cable management.
The thumb screws for the case were thought out nicely. A very nice feature is the power supply faceplate can be removed and attached to power supply for easy installation through the back. Attach it to power supply with screws the slide in through the back then tighten the thumbs screws to the case. Simple and easy.
There are 3 stock 140mm fans in the case and are very good fans if you don't want RGB. I chose to go the RGB route and purchased 6 RGB 120mm fans instead. You can fit a 240mm AIO at the top or front of case and a 360mm AIO only on the front of case. I chose a 360mm front installation.
Speaking of RGB, the stock double line strip on the front and the strip at the top inside of case are very nice. You can choose a lot of different colors and RGB modes by pressing the button at the front top of case. Or if you hold down the button, it will hand over the RGB to the motherboard software if you everything to sync up. Also, if you choose an RGB power supply, you can see it through the shroud at the bottom of case (see picture). I was concerned at first that I would not be able to see my RGB fans through the mesh front but was elated to see that my worries were for not once turned on (see picture).
I have acrylic RGB covers for my SATA hard drives which you can see to right of motherboard. The location is nice to show off the hard drives if you want. But there are options to not.
There is also 3 removeable dust filters included. 1 magnetic at the top. 1 kinda hinged on the front. 1 at the bottom that slides out for easy cleaning.
The glow that reflects off the case is beautiful ambience...very satisfied once light are off.
In summary..I know I rambled a lot but this case deserves it. Great case and well thought out for anyone looking to buy a starter mid case. I absolutely have no regrets buying this. Thanks for reading and enjoy if you purchase!!!
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Reviewed in Mexico on December 25, 2023
Firstly, this case was cheap! At only $150 it's a bargain for what you get.
And what you get is:
- A super quiet case! I added my own Noctua fans to this case, and it is dead silent.
- It looks ... handsome. I am not one for RGB or having a Dance Club inside my computer, I like the jet black finish this thing has. It looks really nice. Not cheap looking. Very high quality look to it. The front has this enigmatic brushed metal look.
- Lots of space for hard drives
- Great airflow options
I choose to not sound isolate the top, and simply use the little screen that came with. It is still dead silent without the top isolation.
Anyways, if you get this case, pair it up with Noctua fans, and you won't be disappointed. I don't even use liquid cooling and as I write this I can see my computer's CPU avg. temperature is 28C. That's incredible.
So yeah, great case, and I recommend buying four big Noctua fans to go with this. (Two for front, one on top and one on back).
10/10
A+++++
Perfection.