be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX
Mid-tower
Phanteks Eclipse G500A
Mid-tower
Phanteks Eclipse G500A takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX lands at 86 and Phanteks Eclipse G500A at 87. That puts Phanteks Eclipse G500A ahead by 1 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 Phanteks Eclipse G500A if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testAirflow
TieCompared on the airflow sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Build
TieCompared on the build sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Features
TieCompared on the features sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX | Phanteks Eclipse G500A |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mid-tower | Mid-tower |
be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX
- +Tool-less panels on most
- +Cable-management channels
- +Dust filters
- −Fan inclusion varies
- −GPU clearance limits for triple-slot cards
- −Weight on glass panels
Phanteks Eclipse G500A
- +Tool-less panels on most
- +Cable-management channels
- +Dust filters
- −Fan inclusion varies
- −GPU clearance limits for triple-slot cards
- −Weight on glass panels
FAQ: be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX vs Phanteks Eclipse G500A
Which is better, be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX or Phanteks Eclipse G500A? +
Phanteks Eclipse G500A scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Phanteks Eclipse G500A worth the price? +
At $129, Phanteks Eclipse G500A delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in airflow.
Does be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX or Phanteks Eclipse G500A 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.