INTRODUCTION

    When building a PC, most people focus on the big parts like the CPU (processor), GPU (graphics card), RAM (memory) and storage (SSDs, HDDs). But for people who've been around the block a few times, the PC case (tower) is just as important. It’s where everything comes together, and it can make your setup easier, cooler, and better looking. I've never hidden the fact that I’ve always preferred spacious PC cases not just because they give you ample room to work but also because they allow for better airflow levels, can accommodate even the largest hardware components, and usually result in much cleaner builds. Today, I’m checking out the brand new Light Base 500 LX PC case from be quiet! released yesterday to see how it holds up.

    We are the German premium brand manufacturer of quiet hardware components for gaming, workstations and desktop PCs. Since our foundation in 2001, we are proud to have more than 20 years of experience in the industry. Our goal from the very beginning has been to develop products of the highest quality that are not only quiet, but also extremely powerful. With a wide range of power supplies, PC cases, water and air coolers and fans, we have established ourselves as a leading manufacturer in this field.

    The brand new Light Base 500 LX PC case by be quiet! follows the same panoramic design (left & front tempered glass panels) used in the 501 (review soon) and 900 models, comes ready with 4 pre-installed Light Wings LX 120mm ARGB PWM fans (1600RPM/51.5CFM/1.34mmH2O/25.5dBA) and is available both in black and white colors. The Light Base 500 LX can be outfitted with up to ten 120mm fans (or 3x140mm and 6x120mm fans) and features 2 PSU positions (lower and upper rear) for full compatibility even with backside connector motherboards, angled front fan area for optimal GPU cooling, vertical GPU installation, removable drive tray, ARGB and PWM hub located behind the motherboard tray (supports up to 6 ARGB fans) and removable dust filters (right and bottom). Moving to interior space the Light Base 500 LX has enough room for up to ATX sized motherboards, single radiator (top 120/240/280/360mm), one 3.5" and two 2.5" drives, 400mm long graphics cards, 185mm tall CPU coolers and 200mm long power supply units.