Product Overview
Showcase your high-performance hardware with the be quiet! Light Base 500 Black. This premium mid-tower ATX case features striking tempered glass front and side panels, offering a panoramic view of your components. Designed for enthusiasts, it fully supports the latest large graphics cards, 360mm radiators, and modern back-connect motherboards.
Equipped with four pre-installed Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM fans, the case utilizes an innovative angled slide-out side bracket. Three reverse-airflow fans pull cool air directly onto your GPU, while a rear fan handles exhaust, ensuring exceptional cooling performance with the signature silent operation of be quiet! products.
Key Features
- Panoramic Glass Views: Tempered glass front and side panels display your build beautifully.
- Optimised Airflow: Includes 4x Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM fans (3 side reverse, 1 rear exhaust).
- Next-Gen Motherboard Support: Compatible with standard and back-connect motherboard layouts.
- Massive GPU Clearance: Accommodates graphics cards up to 400mm long with vertical mounting support.
- High-Speed Connectivity: Front I/O features a lightning-fast USB-C 10Gbps port.
- Liquid Cooling Ready: Supports massive top radiators up to 360mm for elite thermal performance.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! |
| Model | Light Base 500 — Black (BGW83) |
| Case Type | Mid Tower |
| MPN | BGW83 |
| EAN | 4260052193808 |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX (including back-connect) |
| Materials | SGCC steel, ABS plastic, Tempered Glass (Front & Side) |
| Colour | Black |
| Pre-installed Fans | 3x Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM (Side, Reverse) 1x Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM (Rear) |
| Radiator Support | Top: Up to 360mm Side: Up to 240mm Rear: 120mm |
| Fan Mounting Support | Front: 3x 120mm / 2x 140mm Top: 3x 120mm / 2x 140mm Side: 3x 120mm Rear: 1x 120mm Bottom: 1x 120mm (top PSU mode only) |
| Max GPU Length | 400 mm |
| Max CPU Cooler Height | 185 mm |
| Max PSU Length | 200 mm (No PSU included, 2 mounting positions) |
| Drive Bays | 2x 3.5" HDD 2x 2.5" SSD |
| Expansion Slots | 7 (Vertical GPU mount supported) |
| Front I/O Ports | 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (10Gbps) 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A 1x 3.5mm Combined Audio Jack |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 432 x 305 x 436 mm |
| Weight | 10.91 kg |
| Warranty | 3 Years manufacturer warranty |
Package Contents
- 1x be quiet! Light Base 500 Mid-Tower Case (Black)
- 4x Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM Fans (Pre-installed)
- 1x Complete Installation Mounting Hardware Kit
- 1x Product Documentation & User Manual