be quiet! Light Base 500 LX: BGW85 · black, empty chassis
Phanteks NV5 MKII: PH-NV523TG_DBK02 · Satin Black · D-RGB · no fans included
| Specification | be quiet! Light Base 500 LX | Phanteks NV5 MKII |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Announcement and availability | Announced October 7, 2025; on sale from October 21, 2025 be quiet! | — |
| Motherboard | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX be quiet! | — |
| Rear-connector motherboards | ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, Gigabyte Project Stealth layouts be quiet! | Hidden-connector motherboards supported: ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, Gigabyte Project Stealth Phanteks |
| Dimensions | 432 × 305 × 436 mm; length × width × height, with feet be quiet! | 239 × 477 × 528 mm Phanteks |
| Materials | SGCC steel, ABS, glass be quiet! | — |
| Side fans | 3 × 120 mm Light Wings LX Reverse PWM be quiet! | — |
| Rear fan | 1 × 120 mm Light Wings LX PWM be quiet! | — |
| Top fan positions | 3 × 120 or 2 × 140 mm be quiet! | — |
| Bottom fan positions | 3 × 120 mm; fans separate be quiet! | — |
| Rear fan compatibility | 1 × 120 or 140 mm be quiet! | — |
| Radiator | 120 / 240 / 360 mm at the top be quiet! | — |
| CPU cooler clearance | Up to 185 mm high be quiet! | — |
| Graphics card clearance | Up to 400 mm long be quiet! | Length up to 440 mm Phanteks |
| Power supply | ATX PS/2; under 200 mm long; not included be quiet! | Up to 230 mm long Phanteks |
| Drive bays | 1 × 3.5-inch HDD and 2 × 2.5-inch SSD be quiet! | — |
| Expansion | 7 PCI slots be quiet! | — |
| Front connections | 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2; 2 × USB-A 3.2; combined HD Audio be quiet! | — |
| Lighting | ARGB button and ARGB/PWM hub; 3-pin ARGB be quiet! | Built-in D-RGB controller; works without software Phanteks |
| Dust filters | Side and bottom intakes be quiet! | — |
| Model code | — | PH-NV523TG_DBK02; D-RGB, Satin Black Phanteks |
| Case type | — | Mid-tower; steel chassis, tempered glass Phanteks |
| Weight | — | Net 11.28 kg; gross 13.97 kg Phanteks |
| Motherboard support | — | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX; E-ATX up to 280 mm without the GPU support bracket Phanteks |
| Vertical GPU mounting | — | 3 slots; riser cable sold separately Phanteks |
| GPU support bracket | — | One included in the box Phanteks |
| CPU cooler height | — | Up to 180 mm Phanteks |
| Expansion slots | — | 7 PCI slots Phanteks |
| Fan positions | — | Eight 120 mm in total: 3 top, 3 side, 1 rear, 1 bottom; no 140 mm positions Phanteks |
| Included fans | — | No fans in the scope of delivery Phanteks |
| Radiator mounts | — | Top and side: up to 360 mm; rear: 120 mm Phanteks |
| Storage bays | — | 4 × 2.5-inch SSD and 3 × 3.5-inch HDD bays Phanteks |
| Front I/O | — | 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2 × USB 3.0, microphone/headphone, power button, D-RGB mode and colour buttons Phanteks |
| Dust filtration | — | Ultra-fine mesh on the top and side panels Phanteks |
| PSU cover | — | Removable for access to power cables Phanteks |
| Warranty | — | 5-year limited warranty Phanteks |