be quiet!
be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX
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 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 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
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
Fractal North
Type
Mid-tower
Mid-tower
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
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 vs Fractal North
Which is better, be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX 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 worth the price? +
At $129, be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX 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 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.