[ IDENTIFIED ENCLOSURE // PURE BASE 500DX AIRFLOW ATX CASE ]
be quiet! Pure Base 500DX
450 × 232 × 463 mm (L × W × H); GPU length up to 369 mm with drive cage, CPU cooler 190 mm.
VARIANT / ARCHIVAL CAVEAT: 500DX differs from acoustically lined Pure Base 500 and later 500 FX; RGB controller/front I/O and included 140 mm fans are model-specific.
Mechanical specifications and fit
| Catalog identity | Pure Base 500DX airflow ATX case |
|---|---|
| Dimensions and clearances | 450 × 232 × 463 mm (L × W × H); GPU length up to 369 mm with drive cage, CPU cooler 190 mm. |
| Drive bays / mounts | Two 3.5-inch and five 2.5-inch mounts in the published configuration. |
| Board, system and compatibility | ATX/microATX/Mini-ITX; 7 slots. Front 360 mm radiator and HDD cage constrain card/cable dimensions. |
| Revision / identification | 500DX differs from acoustically lined Pure Base 500 and later 500 FX; RGB controller/front I/O and included 140 mm fans are model-specific. |
Preservation and installation notes
500DX differs from acoustically lined Pure Base 500 and later 500 FX; RGB controller/front I/O and included 140 mm fans are model-specific.
ATX/microATX/Mini-ITX; 7 slots. Front 360 mm radiator and HDD cage constrain card/cable dimensions.
- Capture the complete model/SKU, serial/date label, board assembly and bay/backplane/riser identifiers before disassembly; keep matched screws, trays, carriers, feet and cables with the case.
- Check the cited manual's specific build option before transferring hardware. Published maximum GPU, drive, fan or radiator capacity may not be simultaneous when a removable cage or alternative riser occupies that volume.
- For rack and vintage systems, preserve the exact rails, shields, doors, brackets and model-specific safety instructions; do not infer compatibility from a familiar brand or physical connector shape.
Manufacturer manuals and archival sources
- be quiet! Pure Base 500DX manufacturer specsPrimary manufacturer or model-specific technical/manual reference used for the identification and mechanical data above.
- be quiet! Pure Base 500DX downloads and manualSecond product manual, manufacturer resource or established technical archive; choose the exact regional SKU and revision.
When exact dimensions depend on configuration, the text says so; verify the measured specimen before making a fit or restoration decision.