Pure Base 500 Essential PC Cases
User Manual
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 Conditions 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
Listan 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: [email protected]
Website: www.bequiet.com
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 Listan.
be quiet! is a registered trademark of Listan 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 Listan products are subject to ongoing development. Listan reserves the right to make changes and improve-ments to any product described in this documentation without prior notice.
Under no circumstances shall Listan 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. Listan does not assume, whether expressed or implicit, any liability for the correctness or completeness of the content of this documentation, including, but not limited to the implicitguarantee of market suitability and fitness fora particular purpose, unless applicable laws or jurisdiction specifically stipulate such a liability.
Listan reserves the right to make changes to this documentation or to withdraw the documentation at any time without prior announcement.
SPECIFICATION
| Motherboard compatibility | ATX, M-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Case type | Midi-Tower |
| PSU | PS2 ATX (not included) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H in mm) | 450 x 231 x 463 |
| Material | Steel (SGCC), ABS plastic, tempered glass* |
| Weight (kg) | 6.95 (net) / 7.92 (gross) 7.53 (net) / 8.49 (gross)* |
| I/O panel | 2x USB 3.0, HD audio (microphone + audio) |
| PCI slots | 7 |
| Drive bays | up to 2x 3.5″ (2 included) 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 |
| Optional fans (mm) | Front: lx 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) |
*Pure Base 500 Window
CONTENTS
| Images | Part Name | Amount | Usage |
 | 6432 screw | 13 | Affixing the motherboard and PSU bracket |
| M3 screw | 12 | Fastening the SSD |
 | HDD screw | 8 | Affixing the HDD |
 | Velcro ties | 4 | Cable management |
 | Cable ties | 6 | Cable management |
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 HDD Cage | N | SSD Panel slot cover |
*Pure Base 500 Window
FAN COMPATIBILITY
| Position | Size (mm) |
| Top | 2x 120 / 140 |
| Front | 2x 140, 3x 120 |
| Rear | lx 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
HDD CAGE POSITION
INSTALLING THE POWER SUPPLY
INSTALLING THE MOTHERBOARD
NSTALLATION 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.
I. 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.
II. 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.
III. 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 war ranty 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 prod uct 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 deter mine the suitability of this product for your purpose.
- Removal or installation charges.
- Shipping charges.
- Any incidental charges.
IV. 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), dam
ages resulting from interruption of service and loss of business, or for liability in tort relating to this product or re sulting from its use or possession, even if be quiet! has been advised previously of the possibility of such damages.
V. 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
II. VI. 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.
VII. NO OTHER WARRANTY
No be quiet! employee, dealer, or other agent is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty.
VIII. 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.
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