Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB Case Review

Thermaltake has long been a leader in case design providing some of the most innovative cases we have seen here in the Labs. Cases like the Level 10 Gt or the Tower 500 have pushed the custom build options to new levels.  That’s why its so exciting when the Thermaltake engineers unleash a new product line!

Today we will be looking at the first chassis from the new Ceres line: The Ceres 500 TG ARGB. The Ceres line was specifically designed for maximum airflow.  Let see if it could be your next performance build!

The Ceres 500 TG ARGB is a mid-tower layout with more than 60% of its panels perforated to aid with cooling performance.   Your color choices are the black case you see here or a white Snow Edition and both have the unique metal accent around the front panel.

You can also choose the option to add an interactive 3.9” LCD Panel.  The LCD Panel Kit is also available separately as an upgrade for about $100 US.

P/N: CA-1X5-00M1WN-00
SERIES: Others
DIMENSION (H X W X D): 525 x 245 x 507.7 mm / 7 x 9.6 x 20 inch
NET WEIGHT: 10.5 kg / 23.15 lbs.
SIDE PANEL: 3mm Tempered Glass x 1
COLOR: Black
MATERIAL: SPCC
COOLING SYSTEM

• Front(intake): 140 x 140 x 25 mm CT140 ARGB fan (1500rpm, 30.5 dBA) x 3
• Rear(exhaust): 140 x 140 x 25 mm CT140 ARGB fan (1500rpm, 30.5 dBA) x 1

EXPANSION SLOTS: 7 (Rotatable Patented Design)
MOTHERBOARDS:

• 7" x 6.7" (Mini ITX)
• 6" x 9.6" (Micro ATX)
• 12" x 9.6" (ATX)
• 12" x 13" (E-ATX)

I/O PORT:

• USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Type-C x 1
• USB 3.0 x 2
• HD Audio x 1

PSU: Standard PS2 PSU (optional)
FAN SUPPORT:

• Front: 3 x 120mm, 2 x 120mm, 1 x 120mm / 3 x 140mm, 2 x 140mm, 1 x 140mm
• Top: 3 x 120mm, 2 x 120mm, 1 x 120mm / 3 x 140mm, 2 x 140mm, 1 x 140mm
• Rear: 1 x 120mm / 1 x 140mm

RADIATOR SUPPORT:

• Front: 1 x 360mm, 1 x 240mm, 1 x 120mm / 1 x 420mm, 1 x 280mm, 1 x 140mm
• Top: 1 x 360mm, 1 x 240mm, 1 x 120mm / 1 x 280mm, 1 x 140mm
• Rear: 1 x 120mm

CLEARANCE:

• CPU cooler max height: 185mm
• VGA max length:
• 395mm (with radiator)
• 425mm (without radiator)
• PSU max length: 220mm

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