The be quiet! Light Base 500 and Light Base 500 are here at last. These brand new mid-tower PC cases are designed to appeal directly to the PC enthusiast and gamer market, prioritising comprehensive airflow and functionality, as well as impressive addressable RGB illumination on the LX model, and a more toned-down RGB-free aesthetic on the standard model. Positioned as a case that delivers on core gaming values, we expect the Light Base 500 LX Black offer a premium experience right out of the box, thanks to its extensive cooling support and pre-installed high-quality fans, all while providing a premium, clean aesthetic thanks to its pillarless, dual tempered glass design.
Key Features
This case’s unique selling points are plentiful, but the real star of the show is the angled slide-out fan frame on the front and side, specifically designed to route air directly to the graphics card, a component that always demands significant cooling and airflow. It comes equipped with four pre-installed be quiet! Light Wings 120mm PWM fans, RGB ones on the LX model, ensuring both extraordinary airflow and striking ARGB illumination, with the side fans featuring reversed blades for consistent aesthetic appeal. For ease of use, an integrated ARGB controller button on the I/O panel and a 6-way ARGB and PWM fan hub are included on the LX too. There’s even full support for backside connector motherboards (such as ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, and Gigabyte Project Stealth), allowing for a truly cable-free view inside the chassis, as well as traditional cable routing options for ATX motherboards.
Key Features
- Angled slide-out fan frame on the side routes air directly to the GPU
- Full support for backside connector motherboards (Asus BTF, MSI Project Zero, Gigabyte Project Stealth)
- 4 pre-installed Light Wings LX 120mm PWM fans for extraordinary airflow and impressive ARGB illumination
- Side fans feature reversed fan blades for optimal illumination visibility
- Integrated ARGB controller button and 6-way ARGB and PWM fan hub
- Lowered fan bay to line up bottom fans perfectly with the case floor
- Dedicated cable management channel behind the motherboard tray
- Dust filters on the side and the bottom
The Light Base 500 LX Black is designed with spacious internal dimensions, supporting radiators up to 360mm and ATX motherboards, as well as graphics cards up to 400mm in length. For storage, it offers a smart design with slots for one HDD and two SSDs, without compromising cable management space. The capability to support backside connector motherboards is achieved through two possible PSU positions.
Specifications
- Case Type: Mid-Tower
- Motherboard Support: ATX (full support for backside connector designs)
- Radiator Support: Up to 360mm
- Maximum Graphics Card Length: 400mm
- Pre-installed Fans: 4 x Light Wings LX 120mm (3 x PWM reversed side, 1 x rear)
- Storage Slots: 1 x HDD, 2 x SSD
- PSU Positions: 2 possible positions (to enable backside connector motherboard support)
- Cable Management: Dedicated channel
- Illumination Control: ARGB controller button and ARGB fan hub
- Dust Filtering: Side and bottom
For more information, you can check out the official product page here.
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