Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
#rtx5080 #ASUS #asuspcdiy - High airflow with minimal case fans which translates to lower noise and simplicity. It's time to explore the be quiet! Pure Base 501 chassis.
Timecodes, though I don't recommend skipping for visual narrative reasons!
00:00 - Intro: PC DIY Lucky Dip
02:06 - Pure Base 501 Overview
02:58 - Build Hardware
03:26 - Motherboard Assembly
05:39 - Pure Base 501 Assembly
09:13 - Airflow Visualization
09:39 - Cinematic & Desk Setup
12:09 - Coffee Thanks & Outtakes
The Pure Base 501 comes in a few different chassis arrangements. This specific model is the 'Airflow Windowed' version which I feel gives the best of low noise whilst retaining hardware visibility, even in a blackout zero RGB form.
For a mid tower form factor, the Pure Base 501 does an excellent job of remaining compact with some solid hardware support. Radiators up top take quite a hit with 240mm being the maximum (360mm up front) but it makes up for it with great GPU length, housing most of the larger 50 series cards too.
You know I love I good air cooler here on the channel and the Dark Rock Pro 5 is an excellent performer both in terms of noise levels and cooling. be quiet! have made good of the installation stages which require minimal effort with a simplified process (they even include the screwdriver!)
Final conclusion following build hardware list:
Main parts included in the build:
(USA Amazon)
Case: amzn.to/4hF47Nz
CPU: amzn.to/4jStn4F
GPU: coming soon
RAM: amzn.to/4jYLwxC
MOBO: amzn.to/4b44sqv
PSU: amzn.to/3Qm078S
Cooler: amzn.to/3CIqHWy
Fans: amzn.to/4gIBRYY
Fan Hub (alternative): amzn.to/41gw34K
Storage: amzn.to/4hY9N5c
Keyboard: amzn.to/4347Kbg
Mouse: amzn.to/4hvIaQC
Headphones: amzn.to/3EEwQnj
Monitor: amzn.to/4hrs5vP
Espresso Machine: amzn.to/4apOwOY
Main parts included in the build:
(UK Amazon)
Case: amzn.to/4gIC7ao
CPU: amzn.to/3EFWKXC
GPU: Coming Soon
RAM: amzn.to/4hDRcvt
MOBO: amzn.to/4gGG1Rq
PSU: amzn.to/4k41Flx
Cooler: amzn.to/4jYydNw
Fans: amzn.to/4i0RUm4
Fan Hub (alternative): amzn.to/4b8evLh
Storage: amzn.to/4hUAp6W
Keyboard: not available
Mouse: amzn.to/4hcG4p4
Headphones: amzn.to/42XcY8Q
Lamp: amzn.to/4jBUbWs
Monitor: amzn.to/4hNz41P
Espresso Machine: amzn.to/40lcTsK
It doesn't matter if you're a seasoned PC builder or a complete beginner, the Pure Base 501 hits the sweet spot for a PC case which performs great with a mature design aesthetic. Whilst the two Pure wings 3 fans which come supplied are okay, I'd highly recommend adding a couple of extras to truly optimise the airflow for both your CPU and GPU.
What's your thoughts on this build? Let's chat in the comments!
Read the complete build writeup here:
mrmattlee.com/post/purebase501
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#rtx5080 #ASUS #asuspcdiy - High airflow with minimal case fans which translates to lower noise and simplicity. It's time to explore the be quiet! Pure Base 501 chassis.
Timecodes, though I don't recommend skipping for visual narrative reasons!
00:00 - Intro: PC DIY Lucky Dip
02:06 - Pure Base 501 Overview
02:58 - Build Hardware
03:26 - Motherboard Assembly
05:39 - Pure Base 501 Assembly
09:13 - Airflow Visualization
09:39 - Cinematic & Desk Setup
12:09 - Coffee Thanks & Outtakes
The Pure Base 501 comes in a few different chassis arrangements. This specific model is the 'Airflow Windowed' version which I feel gives the best of low noise whilst retaining hardware visibility, even in a blackout zero RGB form.
For a mid tower form factor, the Pure Base 501 does an excellent job of remaining compact with some solid hardware support. Radiators up top take quite a hit with 240mm being the maximum (360mm up front) but it makes up for it with great GPU length, housing most of the larger 50 series cards too.
You know I love I good air cooler here on the channel and the Dark Rock Pro 5 is an excellent performer both in terms of noise levels and cooling. be quiet! have made good of the installation stages which require minimal effort with a simplified process (they even include the screwdriver!)
Final conclusion following build hardware list:
Main parts included in the build:
(USA Amazon)
Case: amzn.to/4hF47Nz
CPU: amzn.to/4jStn4F
GPU: coming soon
RAM: amzn.to/4jYLwxC
MOBO: amzn.to/4b44sqv
PSU: amzn.to/3Qm078S
Cooler: amzn.to/3CIqHWy
Fans: amzn.to/4gIBRYY
Fan Hub (alternative): amzn.to/41gw34K
Storage: amzn.to/4hY9N5c
Keyboard: amzn.to/4347Kbg
Mouse: amzn.to/4hvIaQC
Headphones: amzn.to/3EEwQnj
Monitor: amzn.to/4hrs5vP
Espresso Machine: amzn.to/4apOwOY
Main parts included in the build:
(UK Amazon)
Case: amzn.to/4gIC7ao
CPU: amzn.to/3EFWKXC
GPU: Coming Soon
RAM: amzn.to/4hDRcvt
MOBO: amzn.to/4gGG1Rq
PSU: amzn.to/4k41Flx
Cooler: amzn.to/4jYydNw
Fans: amzn.to/4i0RUm4
Fan Hub (alternative): amzn.to/4b8evLh
Storage: amzn.to/4hUAp6W
Keyboard: not available
Mouse: amzn.to/4hcG4p4
Headphones: amzn.to/42XcY8Q
Lamp: amzn.to/4jBUbWs
Monitor: amzn.to/4hNz41P
Espresso Machine: amzn.to/40lcTsK
It doesn't matter if you're a seasoned PC builder or a complete beginner, the Pure Base 501 hits the sweet spot for a PC case which performs great with a mature design aesthetic. Whilst the two Pure wings 3 fans which come supplied are okay, I'd highly recommend adding a couple of extras to truly optimise the airflow for both your CPU and GPU.
What's your thoughts on this build? Let's chat in the comments!
Read the complete build writeup here:
mrmattlee.com/post/purebase501
---------------------------------------------------------------
Subscribe to my 2nd Channel for more! @MrMattLeeV2
---------------------------------------------------------------
☕☕ BUY ME A COFFEE! ☕☕
Show you support for the channel. Bonus - get a shout out in the next video! No subscription or sign-up required!
buymeacoffee.com/MrMattLee
---------------------------------------------------------------
Please like and subscribe if you want to see more content like this, also follow the link below to my Instagram where you will find the photoshoot pictures and lots more like-minded content :D
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