be quiet!
be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Matte Black
Mid-tower
86
/ 100
From $129
VS
Fractal North wins by 6
Fractal
Fractal North
Mid-tower
92
/ 100
From $139
Specdex verdict
Fractal North takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Matte Black lands at 86 and Fractal North at 92. That puts Fractal North ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Matte Black if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Pick Fractal North if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Score breakdown
be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Matte Black
86 airflow 86
build 84
features 84
value 86
Fractal North
92 airflow 92
build 90
features 84
value 86
Specs side-by-side
Spec
be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Matte Black
Fractal North
Type
Mid-tower
Mid-tower
be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Matte Black
Pros
- +Tool-less panels on most
- +Cable-management channels
- +Dust filters
Cons
- −Fan inclusion varies
- −GPU clearance limits for triple-slot cards
- −Weight on glass panels
Fractal North
Pros
- +Tool-less panels on most
- +Cable-management channels
- +Dust filters
Cons
- −Fan inclusion varies
- −GPU clearance limits for triple-slot cards
- −Weight on glass panels
FAQ: be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Matte Black vs Fractal North
Which is better, be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Matte Black or Fractal North? +
Fractal North scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Matte Black worth the price? +
At $129, be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Matte Black delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in airflow.
Is Fractal North worth the price? +
At $139, Fractal North delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in airflow.
Does be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Matte Black or Fractal North last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.