This Combo Includes 2 Items
LIGHT BASE 500 BLACK
Core performance and aesthetics
Light Base 500 stands for a clean design and the core values of gaming: performance, accessibility and functionality.
- Angled slide-out fan frame on the side routes air directly to the GPU
- Fans can be installed in the lowered fan bay to line up perfectly with the case floor
- 4 preinstalled Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM f ans for extraordinary airflow
- Spacious design for radiators up to 360mm, an ATX motherboard, 2 HDDs and SSDs at the same time
- 2 possible PSU positions enable backside connector motherboards
- Zero RGB for an unobtrusive and elegant appearance in any room
- 3-year manufacturer’s warranty
ELEVATED ELEGANCE
Cool design, cooler GPU
The angled fan frame in the side is not only a testament to elegance and functionality but also directs more air towards the GPU – a part that traditionally requires a lot of it. It provides a neat cutout that works as an efficient air intake. For an easy installation of fans, it slides out to the top. Cable management is easier than ever before with a channel that hides your equipment elegantly. If you install additional fans in the bottom, they line up perfectly with the case floor due to a lowered fan bay.
4 PREINSTALLED PURE WINGS 3
Wait, how many fans?!
Light Base 500 features 4 preinstalled Pure Wings 3 fans. The rear exhaust fan is a Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM, the intake fans on the side are Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM fans with reversed fan blades. All fans are optimized for maximum airflow, while reducing noise-generating turbulences with their specially shaped fan blades at the same time. The reversed fan blades make sure that their pretty side is visible at all times.
SPACIOUS DESIGN
Size matters after all
Light Base 500 might appear compact, but it comes with enough space for a 360mm radiator, an ATX motherboard and graphics cards up to 400mm length. The smart design of the drive bracket features slots for 2 HDDs and 2 SSDs at the same time, without impeding the room for cable management behind the motherboard tray.
BUSINESS IN THE FRONT...
... PARTY IN THE BACK!
The motherboard tray fully supports backside connector designs like Asus BTF (Back to Future), MSI Project Zero, and Gigabyte Project Stealth, for a true and cable-free view. To enable backside connector support without giving up a drive slot, the position of the PSU and drive bracket are simply swapped!
NO ARGB
Join the dark side
Do you prefer a stealthy look? If so: we’ve got you covered with the Light Base 500, a perfect blend of the classic be quiet! style with no LED lighting and modern form. Enjoy your next gaming session without flashing lights in your peripheral view.
DARK POWER 14
1000W
No compromise silence and performance
Dark Power 14 1000W features a high-performance heat sink design with an integrated fan and can be operated in either active or semi-passive mode.
- 80 PLUS® Titanium and Cybenetics Titanium efficiency (up to 95.5%)
- ATX 3.1 PSU with full support for PCIe 5.1 GPUs and GPUs with 6+2-pin connector
- Active and semi-passive cooling can be selected with the push of a button
- Aluminum heat sink to support the semi-passive cooling concept and improve longevity of the components
- Silent Wings fan for virtually inaudible operation
- Full bridge + Synchronous Rectifier + LLC technology provides unmatched signal stability and extremely high efficiency
THE HIGHEST EFFICIENCY POSSIBLE
I am Titanium!
Dark Power 14 1000W is certified with 80 PLUS® Titanium and Cybenetics Titanium for a stunning energy efficiency rating of up to 95.5%. This provides lots of benefits for a high-end system, including less power consumption and an overall cooler and quieter operation.
NEXT GEN
With ATX 3.1 compatibility
Dark Power 14 1000W is an ATX 3.1 PSU and comes with both native integration of the 12V-2x6 connector for next-generation PCIe 5.1 graphics cards and 4 PCIe 6+2-pin connectors for support of current-gen GPUs. This makes the PSU extremely versatile and perfect for current and future high-end systems.
PUSH THE BUTTON!
Switch effortlessly between active and semi-passive cooling
A button on the rear of the power supply allows switching between a balanced active cooling mode, where the Silent Wings fan spins all the time, or a semi-passive mode, where the fan does not spin under low load and only starts when additional cooling is required for more demanding operations. A post-ventilation setting keeps the fan spinning after cooling down for a short period of 2–5 minutes to prevent frequent and noisy starts and stops.
HEAT SINK AND INTEGRATED SILENT WINGS
Simply fan-tastic
A large heat sink connects to the parts of the power supply that need the most cooling and dissipates a large portion of the heat. Even though a Titanium efficiency power supply does not generate as much heat, active cooling is required to prevent overheating issues under high load. Nothing less than the very best fan of be quiet! cools Dark Power 14 1000W. Being integrated directly into the heat sink, this high-end fan is immune to vibrations and sits unshakably. A 6-pole fan motor and fluid-dynamic bearing ultimately make for exceptionally long lifetime and minimal power consumption.
READY FOR OVERCLOCKING
Maximum strength
Dark Power 14 1000W is particularly suitable for overclocking. With the simple push of a button, it is possible to manually switch between multi-rail and single-rail mode. This gives full overclocking control between the default four 12V-rail mode and the alternative massive single-rail operation.
PEAK TECHNOLOGY
Higher efficiency and lower ripple noise
Dark Power 14 1000W is state-of-the-art technology. With an Active Rectifier and full bridge LLC Technology it offers some of the most advanced technologies available, resulting in higher efficiency, better regulation and lower ripple noise for an incomparably stable operation.
105°C CAPACITORS FROM JAPAN
Just the best
Each component in Dark Power 14 1000W is carefully selected. That is why we have exclusively used high-quality Japanese capacitors for this PSU. They are rated to 105°C, ensure stability, reliability, and a long operating life.
PERFECTLY MODULAR
As all things should be
Modular, sleeved cables measuring up to 120cm in length simplify component installation and reduce annoying clutter. This results in increased airflow and improved cooling in even the largest PC cases.
Learn more about the be quiet! Light Base 500 Black
Model| Brand | be quiet! |
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| Model | Light Base 500 Black |
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| Part Number | BGW83 |
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Details| Type | ATX / M-ATX / Mini-ITX support BTF MB |
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| Color | Black |
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| Case Material | ABS / Steel / Tempered Glass |
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| Side Panel | 2 x Sides Tempered Glass Panel |
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| Dust Filters | Bottom / Side |
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Expansion| Internal 3.5" Drive Bays | 2 |
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| Internal 2.5" Drive Bays | 2 |
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Cooling System| Fan Options | Rear - 1 x 120mm / Side - 3 x 120mm |
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| Pre-installed Fans | Rear - 1 x 120mm / Side - 3 x 120mm |
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| Radiator Options | Rear - Up to 120mm / Side - Up to 120mm / Side - Up to 240mm / Top - Up to 120mm / Top - Up to 240mm / Top - Up to 280mm / Top - Up to 360mm |
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| 120mm Fans | 10 |
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Dimensions & Weight| Dimensions | 49.3 x 38.8 x 51.5cm |
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| Weight | 14.6kg |
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Additional Information| First Listed on Newegg | October 22, 2025 |
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Customer Reviews of the be quiet! Light Base 500 Black
Customer Reviews of the be quiet! Dark Power 14 | 1000 W
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