The be quiet! Pure Base 500DX wins in 4 out of 8 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Included Fans (50% better).
5000D Airflow wins in 2 specs (Max GPU Length: 14% better).
Recommendation
Choose Pure Base 500DX if you want the best overall performance — especially included fans.
Choose 5000D Airflow if max gpu length matters more to you.
| Spec | be quiet!Pure Base 500DX | Corsair5000D Airflow |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | ATX Mid Tower | ATX Full Tower |
| Side Panel | Tempered Glass | Tempered Glass |
| Weight | 8.5 | 10.9 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Max GPU Length | 369 mm | 420 mm+14% |
| Max Cooler Height | 190 mm+12% | 170 mm |
| Max PSU Length | 220 mm | 225 mm+2% |
| Max Radiator | 360 mm | 360 mm |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX | ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX |
| Cooling | ||
| Included Fans | 3+50% | 2 |
| Storage | ||
| 2.5" Bays | 5+25% | 4 |
| 3.5" Bays | 2 | 2 |
| I/O | ||
| Front I/O | 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.0, Audio | 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.0, Audio |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $100−43% | $175 |
| Release Date | Feb 2020 | Aug 2021 |
