be quiet! Light Base 500 PC case, Fully windowed Front and Side Panel, Show case

10/10 case. If you're like me and prefer no-rgb stealth builds, you're going to love this case. Pros: 1) all side panels including the top are entirely toolless and can be popped off with ease (dw, they're fully secure) 2) you have two mounting options for the PSU in case you want to use a BTF motherboard 3) the overall build-quality is top notch 4) i can't hear a thing from this case, even under full-load, so it lives up to the name Cons (not really) 1) While the bottom intake and 3 side-intakes are filtered, the PSU area is not, but this is easily rectifiable by simply buying a small magnetic dust filter and slapping it onto the inside of the right panel above the PSU. I used the Brand: YIMATEECO here on Amazon and and it costed 8 bucks for a 2 pack of their nylon dust filters. Issue solved. 2) I highly recommend you buy an extra 3 reverse-blade Pure Wings 120mm fans to fill the bottom of the case and give it that "complete" look.

Nick · 2026-05-11 · via amazon

There are numerous dual chamber/fish tank cases available. I opted for the Light Base 500 due to its compact size and a few design choices made by Be Quiet. I chose the non-LX version because I wanted to use my own fans to match the Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro. (The 6 intake fans are reverse Arctic Pro fans.) Pros: -The intake fans are recessed into the case, making them flush with the surface. I have a sound card (yes, I still have one of those) that needs to be placed in the bottom PCIe slot. In many dual chamber designs, mounting the fans would obstruct the bottom PCIe slot. Additionally, I appreciate the visual appeal of having the bottom fans flush with the case’s bottom. -Another design decision by Be Quiet is that the vertical intake fans mounting points lack any mounting rails that interfere with the aesthetics of the RGB fans. Surprisingly, many dual chamber cases have this feature. -I like the design of the angled, vertical intake fans, which are quite similar to those found in NZXT cases. -Be Quiet has installed fine mesh filters over the intake fans. While fine mesh filters restrict air intake, they also significantly reduce dust buildup inside the case. This is a much better option compared to the larger 1 mm metal mesh that many case manufacturers are currently using. Cons: -Due to its smaller size, this case can be a challenging build, which can be frustrating at times. It’s crucial to be very mindful of the order in which you place components. I often had to remove one component I installed to make room for another because I got ahead of myself. This would be an extremely difficult case for a first-time builder unless they were using much smaller components. As you can see from the pictures, I put a lot of larger components into the case. I knew this beforehand due to my research, so I can’t complain too much about it. -The only legitimate complaint is that Be Quiet didn’t include any smaller cable tie off points on the back of the motherboard mount area. I had to get quite creative and use zip ties as tie-down points, which then allowed me to tie down a cable to those points. This seems like a significant design oversight on Be Quiet’s part. Despite the challenges during the build process, the end result was worth it and looks fantastic on my desk. I highly recommend this case provided you’re prepared to tackle the challenge of fitting full-size components into a compact space.

CrzyCanuck · 2026-03-28 · via amazon

Plenty of air flow, nice for upgrades in the future.

Amazon Customer · 2025-12-18 · via amazon

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