What should I look for in a gaming case?

When choosing a gaming case, look for one that offers good airflow, enough space for components, and compatibility with your GPU and motherboard. Consider cases that have good cable management and allow for future upgrades. Tempered glass, RGB lighting, and custom cooling options are popular aesthetic and performance features.

Do PC gaming cases affect performance?

Yes, gaming cases can affect performance by providing ventilation and cooling. Cases from a gaming PC and accessories store with adequate airflow keep components cool, minimizing overheating and maintaining consistent performance. A good case from our online store will help keep temperatures stable and prevent throttling for smoother gaming.

Do gaming cases support RGB lighting?

Yes, many gaming cases offer RGB lighting, allowing you to personalize the lighting effects for a visually appealing setup. RGB-compatible cases, commonly found at gaming PC stores, include built-in RGB fans or strips and can be used with other RGB components such as GPUs and cooling systems. Tempered glass or transparent panels enhance lighting effects for immersive gaming aesthetics.

What sizes do gaming cases come in?

Gaming cases come in three main sizes: full-tower, mid-tower, and mini-tower. Each caters to different build and space requirements. Mid-towers provide enough room for most setups, full-towers offer extra space for larger components and advanced cooling, and mini-towers are compact but may limit upgrade options.

Are there gaming cases with built-in cooling systems?

Yes, many gaming cases include built-in cooling features such as pre-installed fans. Some models from our store even support liquid cooling. PC Gaming Cases offers models compatible with custom fan or radiator configurations, helping keep high-end components cool during demanding gaming sessions.

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be quiet! Pure Base 501 LX Black Midi Tower

£118.95 GBP

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High airflow intake front panel and top cover for maximum performance
4 preinstalled Light Wings LX PWM fans for unmistakable lighting effects and extraordinary air pressure
ARGB controller and ARGB-PWM hub for 6 fans
Generous space for high-end graphics cards and large coolers, despite compact footprint
Optional vertical graphics card installation
Water cooling ready for radiators up to 360mm
Comfortable cable management thanks to a clever and space-optimized cable routing design
Side panel made of tempered glass
Support for two 3.5" or five 2.5" drives
Product conception, design and quality control in Germany

ATX / M-ATX / Mini-ATX, 1x USB Type-C, 2x USB Type-A, ATX PS/2, 3x Light Wings LX 120mm PWM, 1x Light Wings LX 140mm PWM

Impressive lighting and airflow
Pure Base 501 LX Black is an impressively versatile be quiet! ATX case with ARGB fans, compact dimensions and high airflow for any application. Upgrade your gaming room with the multiple colors and modes of Pure Base 501 LX Black and make your family and friends gaze in awe.

Design
Maximum PSU length	20 cm
Maximum graphics card length	36.8 cm
Maximum CPU cooler height	17.8 cm
Anti-dust filter	Yes
Illumination location	Case fans
Illumination colour	Multi
Illumination	Yes
Side window	Yes
Number of expansion slots	7
Number of 2.5" bays	5
Number of 3.5" bays	2
Supported motherboard form factors	ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ATX
Product colour	Black
Material	Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Glass, Steel
Type	PC
Form factor	Midi Tower

Power supply
Supported power supply form factors	ATX, PS2
Power supply included	No

Ports & interfaces
Audio output	Yes
Audio input	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	2

Cooling
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) support	Yes
Top radiator sizes supported	120,240 mm
Rear radiator sizes supported	120,140 mm
Front radiator sizes supported	120,140,240,280,360 mm
Liquid cooling capability	Yes
Maximum airflow	51.5 cfm
Maximum air pressure	1.34 mmH2O
Fan 2 maximum airflow	56 cfm
Fan 2 maximum air pressure	0.9 mmH2O
Noise level (high speed)	21.9 dB
Fan rated voltage	5 - 13.2 V
Fan rated current	0.06 A
Fan power consumption	3.8 W
Top fans diameters supported	120,140 mm
Number of top fans supported (max)	2
Rear fans diameters supported	120,140 mm
Number of rear fans supported (max)	1
Rear fans installed	1x 140 mm
Front fans diameters supported	120,140 mm
Number of front fans supported (max)	3
Front fans installed	3x 120 mm