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Thermaltake CTE T500 TG ARGB Black

Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX, E-ATX · Black · USB-C

Quality
92
Quality / price
56
Max GPU
385 mm
Amazon
$149
Thermaltake CTE T500 TG ARGB Black
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$149
Not currently available Updated Feb 24, 2026 Prime FBA
Overall quality92.0
Quality / price55.6
Cooling support20
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Thermaltake CTE T500 TG ARGB Black at a glance

The Thermaltake CTE T500 TG ARGB Black is a Full-Tower chassis with a tempered glass side panel profile. Supported boards: Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX, E-ATX. Primary materials are listed as SPCC / ABS .

Overall quality is 92.0, summing compatibility, cooling, storage, build quality, and connectivity. Max GPU length is 385 mm. Max CPU cooler height is 195 mm. Largest radiator support is listed at 420 mm.

Best fit: High-end long-GPU builds that need support for at least one 360 mm radiator; verify the listed radiator positions before planning a multi-radiator loop.

Cooling and front I/O

Front ports: USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Type-C x 1, USB 3.0 x 2, HD Audio x 1. USB-C is present on the front I/O. Dust filters: Yes.

Current value

At $149, quality / price is 55.6. Compare nearby cases of the same form factor below; clearance and panel type can outweigh a small quality gap.

Chassis data

Full specifications

Construction, clearances, cooling, storage, front I/O, and quality metrics in one technical sheet.

General

Manufacturer
Thermaltake
Case
Thermaltake CTE T500 TG ARGB Black
Form factor
Full-Tower
Side panel
Tempered glass
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$149
Amazon availability
Not currently available
Price updated
Feb 24, 2026

Construction

Material
SPCC / ABS
Color
Black
Side panel detail
tempered glass
Dimensions
615x 275 x 516 mm
Weight
15.30 kg
PSU shroud
Yes
RGB lighting
No

Quality & value

Overall quality
92.0
Compatibility
20
Cooling support
20
Storage score
15
Build quality
21
Connectivity
16
Quality / price
55.6

Compatibility / clearances

Motherboard sizes
Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX, E-ATX
Max GPU length
385 mm
Max cooler height
195 mm
Max PSU length
180 mm
PSU form factor
ATX, SFX
PSU included
No

Cooling

Max radiator
420 mm
Fan support
Front: 3 x 120mm, 2 x 120mm, 1 x 120mm 3 x 140mm, 2 x 140mm, 1 x 140mm_x000b_ Top: 2 x 120mm, 1 x 120mm 2 x 140mm, 1 x 140mm Right: 1 x 120mm, 1 x 140mm Rear: 3 x 120mm, 2 x 120mm, 1 x 120mm 3 x 140mm, 2 x 140mm, 1 x 140mm Bottom: 1 x 120mm, 1 x 140mm PSU Cover: 1 x 120mm, 1 x 140mm
Radiator support
Front: 1 x 360mm, 1 x 240mm, 1 x 120mm 1 x 420mm(AIO only), 1 x 280mm, 1 x 140mm Top: 1 x 120mm(AIO only)_x000b_ Rear: 1 x 360mm, 1 x 240mm, 1 x 120mm 1 x 280mm, 1 x 140mm
Pre-installed fans
Not specified
Dust filters
Yes

Storage & I/O

Drive bays
4 x 3.5” or 6 x 2.5”
Expansion slots
7
Front ports
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Type-C x 1, USB 3.0 x 2, HD Audio x 1
USB-C
Listed

Additional information

Also listed as
CTE T500 TG ARGB Black
Additional info
Front(intake): _x000b_140 x 140 x 25 mm CT140 ARGB fan (1500rpm, 30.5 dBA) x 1 Top(exhaust): 140 x 140 x 25 mm CT140 ARGB fan (1500rpm, 30.5 dBA) x 1 Rear(intake): 140 x 140 x 25 mm CT140 ARGB fan (1500rpm, 30.5 dBA) x 1

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