be quiet! Light Base 500 LX Black Midi Tower

Black, ATX / M-ATX / Mini-ATX, 7 slots, 432 x 305 x 436 mm, 10.95 kg

Key Features

• Angled slide-out fan frame on the side routes air directly to the GPU
• Fans can be installed in the lowered fan bay to line up perfectly with the case floor
• 4 preinstalled Light Wings LX 120mm PWM fans for extraordinary airflow and impressive illumination
• ARGB controller button and ARGB fan hub
• Spacious design for radiators up to 360mm, and ATX motherboards
• 2 possible PSU positions enable backside connector motherboards
• Dust filters in the side and the bottom

Description

LIGHT BASE 500 LX BLACK
Core performance and aesthetics
Light Base 500 LX Black stands for a clean design and the core values of gaming: performance, accessibility and functionality.

ELEVATED ELEGANCE
Cool design, cooler GPU
The angled fan frame in the side is not only a testament to elegance and functionality but also directs more air towards the GPU – a part that traditionally requires a lot of it. It provides a neat triangular cutout that works as an efficient air intake. For an easy installation of fans, it slides out to the top. Cable management is easier than ever before with a channel that hides your equipment elegantly. If you install additional fans in the bottom, they line up perfectly with the case floor due to a lowered fan bay.

4 PREINSTALLED LIGHT WINGS LX
Wait, how many fans?!
Light Base 500 LX Black features 4 preinstalled Light Wings LX fans. The rear fan is a Light Wings LX 120mm, the fans on the side are Light Wings LX 120mm PWM fans with reversed fan blades. All fans feature 16 LEDs inside their hub of the impeller, making for an unmistakable ARGB illumination. The reversed fan blades make sure that their pretty side is visible at all times.

SPACIOUS DESIGN
Size matters after all
Light Base 500 LX Black might appear compact, but it comes with enough space for a 360mm radiator, an ATX motherboard and graphics cards up to 400mm length. The smart design of the drive bracket features slots for 1 HDD and 2 SSDs at the same time, without impeding the room for cable management behind the motherboard tray.

BUSINESS IN THE FRONT...
... Party in the back!
The motherboard tray fully supports backside connector designs like Asus BTF (Back to Future), MSI Project Zero, and Gigabyte Project Stealth, for a true and cable-free view. To enable backside connector support without giving up a drive slot, the position of the PSU and drive bracket are simply swapped!

YES TO ARGB
Join the light side
For those who appreciate subtle illumination without compromising on performance, the Light Base 500 LX Black adds a touch of sophistication to the core design thanks to the included Light Wings LX fans. An ARGB controller button with predefined lighting effects and colors is integrated into the I/O panel. The preinstalled rear fan and daisy-chained side fans are connected to a 6-way ARGB and PWM hub, leaving 4 free connectors for additional devices.

Specifications

Design
Volume	49.6 L
Anti-dust filter	Yes
Material	Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Glass, Steel
Number of 5.25" bays	0
Number of 3.5" bays	1
Number of 2.5" bays	2
Supported motherboard form factors	ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
Suitable for	Gaming
Side window	Yes
Reset button	Yes
LED indicators	Yes
Illumination location	Case fans
Illumination colour	Multi
Illumination	Yes
Cable management	Yes
Product colour	Black
Number of expansion slots	7
Maximum CPU cooler height	18.5 cm
Maximum graphics card length	40 cm
Maximum PSU length	20 cm
Type	PC
Form factor	Midi Tower
On/off button	Yes
Technical details
Number of 5.25" bays	0
Number of 3.5" bays	1
Number of 2.5" bays	2
Supported motherboard form factors	ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
Supported HDD sizes	2.5,3.5"
Suitable for	Gaming
Side window	Yes
Reset button	Yes
Product colour	Black
Number of expansion slots	7
Maximum CPU cooler height	18.5 cm
Maximum graphics card length	40 cm
Maximum PSU length	20 cm
Type	PC
Form factor	Midi Tower
Sustainability certificates	Triman
Compliance certificates	CE, Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA), RoHS, UKCA, WEEE
Material
Material	Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Glass, Steel
Indication
LED indicators	Yes
Illumination location	Case fans
Illumination colour	Multi
Illumination	Yes
Ergonomics
Reset button	Yes
LED indicators	Yes
Cable management	Yes
On/off button	Yes
Power supply
Supported power supply form factors	ATX, PS2
Power supply included	No
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0
Audio input	Yes
Audio output	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
Cooling
Rear radiator sizes supported	120 mm
Top radiator sizes supported	120,240,280,360 mm
Maximum airflow	51.5 cfm
Side fans installed	3x 120 mm
Number of side fans supported (max)	3
Side fans diameters supported	120 mm
Rear fans installed	1x 120 mm
Number of rear fans supported (max)	1
Rear fans diameters supported	120,140 mm
Number of top fans supported (max)	3
Top fans diameters supported	120,140 mm
Number of bottom fans supported (max)	3
Bottom fans diameters supported	120 mm
Fan speed	1500 - 1600 RPM
Liquid cooling capability	Yes
Side radiator sizes supported	120,240 mm
Maximum air pressure	1.34 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) support	Yes
Storage
Supported HDD sizes	2.5,3.5"
Weight & dimensions
Volume	49.6 L
Width	305 mm
Depth	432 mm
Height	436 mm
Weight	10.9 kg
Packaging data
Package width	388 mm
Package height	493 mm
Package depth	515 mm
Package weight	14.6 kg
Other features
Volume	49.6 L
Maximum airflow	51.5 cfm