be quiet Pure Base 500 Black Silent Essential PC Case User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: be quiet

be quiet Pure Base 500 Black Silent Essential PC Case

INTRODUCTION

Warranty
3-year manufacturer’s warranty for the consumer (original purchase from authorized be quiet! dealers only) Your original receipt of purchase will be required before warranty services are rendered. Please store it carefully.
Manipulations and/or technical modifications of any kind, or damage due to the application of mechanical force, will void your warranty.
To read the warranty terms and conditions in full, see Service/Warranty Condit ions on our website at bequiet.com.
Our General Terms and Conditions of Business also apply. For details please refer online under bequiet.com.

Manufacturer’s details
Ustan GmbH I Biedenkamp 3a I 21509 Glinde I Germany
Visit the contact section on bequiet.com for the right regional service information.
Monday through Friday 09:00 – 17:30 (UTC+ 1)
Tel. 0049 40 736 7686 – 44 Fax 0049 40-7367686-69
Email: service@bequiet.com
Website: www.bequietcom

Copyright
You are not allowed to reproduce, disclose, publish or store the contents of this documentation, or excerpts of it, without the prior written consent of Listen.
be quiet! is a registered trademark of Listen GmbH. Other products and company names mentioned in this documentation may be the brands or trademarks of their respective owners.
In accordance with company policy, all Listen products are subject to ongoing development. Listen reserves the right to make changes and improvements
to any product described in this documentation without prior notice.
Under no circumstances shall Listen be held liable for loss of data or income, or for any specific, incidental, direct, or indirect damage, however it arises.
The content of this documentation represents the status at time of writing. Listen does not assume, whether expressed or implicit, any liability for the
correctness or completeness of the content of t his documentation, including, but not limited to the implicit guarantee of market suitability and fitness for a
particular purpose, unless applicable laws or jurisdiction specifically stipulate such a liability.

SPECIFICATION

Motherboard compatibility	ATX, M-ATX, Mini-ITX
Case type	Midi-Tower
PSU	PS2 ATX (no t included)
Dimensions {L x W x H in mm)	450 X 231 X 463
Materia l	Steel (SGCC), ABS plastic, tempered glass•
Weight (kg)	6.95 (net)/ 7.92 (gross)

7.53 (net) / 8.49 (gross)•
1/ 0 pane l| 2x USB 3.0, HD audio (microphone+ audio)
PCI slots| 7
Drive bays| up to 2x 3.5″ (2 incl uded) up to 5x 2.5 (5 included)
Preinstalled fans (mm)/ (rpm)| Front: lx Pure Wings 2 140 / 900 Rear: lx Pure Wings 2 140 / 900
Optiona l fans (mm)| Front: 1x 140 / 3x 120 Top: 2x 140/ 120
Optional radiators (mm)| Front: 120, 140, 240, 280, 360
Top: 120, 240
Rear: 120, 140
Maximum dimensions (mm)| CPU cooler: 190mm
PSU: 258 / 225 (depending on position of the HDD cage) GPU:369
Noise cancellation| Sound insulation mats (front/ top(regular top cover)/ sides)

Image	Part Name	Amount	Usage
6#32 screw	13	Affixing the motherboard

EXPLODED VIEW AND DESCRIPTION OF PARTS

A	Side panel	H	SSD bracket
B	Side window of tempered glass*	I	SSD Panel
C	Pure Wings 2 fan	J	PSU bracket
D	Bottom dust filter	K	Top cover
E	Case front	L	PCI Express cover
F	Front dust filter	M	PCI Express Bracket
G	Double HOO Cage	N	SSD Panel slot cover

FAN COMPATIBILITY

Poistion	I Size (mm)
Top	2x 120 / 140
Front	2x 140, 3x 120
Rear	1x 120 / 140

RADIATOR COMPATIBILITY

Position	Size (mm)
Top	120, 240
Front	120, 140, 240,

280,360
Rear| 120, 140

REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL

REMOVAL OF THE SIDE WINDOW

CHANGING THE TOP COVER

REMOVING THE FRONT DUST FILTER

REMOVING THE BOTTOM DUST FILTER

INSTALLATION OF SSDs ON THE PANEL

INSTALLATION OF SSDs ON THE BRACKET

INSTALLING DRIVES INTO THE HOD CAGE

HOD CAGE POSITION

INSTALLING THE POWER SUPPLY

INSTALLING THE MOTHERBOARD

INSTALLATION OF GRAPHICS CARD

COMPLETE SYSTEM

CABLE MANAGEMENT

Limited Warranty

As per the terms and conditions of this limited warranty as given below, be quiet! warrants its new products to be free of defects resulting from faulty materials and faulty manufacturing for the length of the warranty period.

APPLICABILITY
This non-transferable warranty is applicable to newly purchased, previously unopened be quiet! products and is enforceable by only the original consumer purchaser. Proof of purchase is required for warranty service, so should be retained. be quiet! does not provide warranty registration services.

WARRANTY PERIOD
For eligible products, parts and labor are warranted for the applicable warranty period from the date of purchase. The applicable warranty period varies by product model, and is identified in your user documentation, on the product package, or as listed below. Should any of these warranty periods differ, the longest specified warranty period will apply. Replaced products will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty days, whichever is longer.

EXCLUSIONS
The following are not covered by the warranty:

Normal wear and tear.
Any product which has been modified without permission from be quiet!, or on which the serial number or warranty sticker has been defaced, modified, or removed.
Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from: Accident, abuse, misuse or improper use, neglect, connection to an improper voltage source, unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions included with the product. Fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by be quiet!. Shipping or transport damage (claims must be made with the carrier). Any other cause which does not relate to a defect in materials or manufacturing workmanship.
Cartons, cases, batteries, cabinets, tapes, accessories or other consumables used with this product.
be quiet!, Inc. does not warrant that this product will meet your requirements. It is your responsibility to determine the suitability of this product for your purpose.
Removal or installation charges.
Shipping charges.
Any incidental charges.

EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
be quiet!’s sole obligation and liability under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of a defective product at its option. be quiet! shall not, in any event, be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, or data (whether direct or indirect), damages resulting from interruption of service and loss of business, or for liability in tort relating to this product or resulting from its use or possession, even if be quiet! has been advised previously of the possibility of such damages.

LIMITATIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
There are no other warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to those of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The duration of implied warranties is limited to the warranty length specified in Paragraph 2.

LOCAL LAW AND YOUR WARRANTY
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights granted under local law. These rights may vary.

NO OTHER WARRANTY
No be quiet! employee, dealer, or other agent is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty.

TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT OR WARRANTY SERVICE
Please see your product owner’s manual or visit the service section at www.bequiet.com for details and contact information. You will need to provide proof of purchase for warranty service.