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be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX — Mid-tower
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be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX

Mid-tower

86
/ 100
From $129
VS
Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK wins by 3
Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK — Mid-tower · Triple-glass · iCUE LINK ready
Corsair

Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK

Mid-tower · Triple-glass · iCUE LINK ready

89
/ 100
From $169
Specdex verdict

Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX lands at 86 and Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK at 89. That puts Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX if…

  • ✓Tool-less panels on most
  • ✓Cable-management channels
  • ✓Dust filters

Pick Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK if…

  • ✓Triple tempered-glass panels
  • ✓iCUE LINK pre-wired for fans
  • ✓Dual-chamber layout
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Build

Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK

Compared on the build sub-score

Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK leads on build (92 vs 84).

Airflow

Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK

Compared on the airflow sub-score

Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK leads on airflow (88 vs 86).

Value for money

be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX more score per dollar ($129 vs $169).

be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX 86
vs
89 Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK

Score breakdown

be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX
86
airflow 86
build 84
features 84
value 86
ease 0
design 0
Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK
89
airflow 88
build 92
features 0
value 84
ease 92
design 92

Specs side-by-side

be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX versus Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK — full spec comparison
Spec be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK
Type
Mid-tower
—
Form
—
Mid-tower ATX
Dimensions
—
485×245×485 mm
Front panel
—
Tempered glass + glass top + glass left
GPU clearance
—
410 mm
Radiator support
—
4× 360 mm
Color
—
Black, White

be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX

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

Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK

Pros
  • +Triple tempered-glass panels
  • +iCUE LINK pre-wired for fans
  • +Dual-chamber layout
Cons
  • −iCUE LINK ecosystem locks you in
  • −Premium price for ARGB
  • −Heavy

FAQ: be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX vs Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK

Which is better, be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX or Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK? +

Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX worth the price? +

At $129, be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in airflow.

Is Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK worth the price? +

At $169, Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in build.

Does be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX or Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK 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.

Which is better for build, be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX or Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK? +

Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK — leads on build (92 vs 84). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for airflow, be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX or Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK? +

Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK — leads on airflow (88 vs 86). Compared on the airflow sub-score.