Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Black

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Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Black Review & Specifications

The Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Black, manufactured by Thermaltake, is a very high-quality PC case designed for Mid-Tower builds. It is constructed from premium-grade SPCC and weighs approximately 14.50 kg. Its aesthetic is characterized by a Black finish and features a 4mm Tempered Glass x 3 side panel, which adds both style and functionality.

The Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Black supports a standard range of motherboard sizes, including Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX. This makes it a versatile choice suitable for most gaming and workstation builds—excluding E-ATX compatibility. Power supply compatibility includes ATX, SFX units with a maximum supported length of 220 mm. The overall case dimensions are 558.5 x 270 x 513mm, offering insight into its spatial footprint.

This case supports very large graphics cards up to 415 mm in length, along with CPU air coolers up to 166 mm in height.

This case provides excellent cooling support, with extensive fan and radiator mounting options, including radiators up to 420 mm. It ensures superb airflow and thermal management, making it ideal for high-power gaming rigs and workstations. For additional details and specific specifications, refer to the section below.

General Information

Manufacturer	Thermaltake
PC Case Name	Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Black
Current Price Amazon	$160❗N/A
Amazon Price Updated	1 week, 5 days ago.
PC Case Available	False

Specification

Form Factor	Mid-Tower
Material / Weight	SPCC / 14.50 kg
Color / Side Panel	Black / 4mm Tempered Glass x 3
PC Case Dimensions	558.5 x 270 x 513mm

Compatibility

Motherboard Support	Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX
GPU Length / CPU Cooler Height	415 mm / 166 mm
PSU Form Factor / Max Length	ATX, SFX / 220 mm

Performance

Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Black Compared to PC Cases with the Same Form Factor and Similar Performance and Features

PC Case Quality & Features per Price Table

PC_Case (Desc)	Price (Desc)	Quality/Features (Desc)	Q&F/Price (Desc)
be quiet! Silent Base 601 Window be quiet! Silent Base 601 Window View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	$386 be quiet! Silent Base 601 Window Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. Click to view this PC Case on Amazon. \| ↑ 19.9% be quiet! Silent Base 601 Window Price Change Price increased from the last update.	90.0 pts	21.0%
Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Gravel Sand Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Gravel Sand View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	$151 Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Gravel Sand Current Amazon Price Click to view this PC case on Amazon. \| ↑ 0.7% Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Gravel Sand Price Change Price increased from the last update.	89.0 pts	53.0%
Fractal Design Torrent RGB White Fractal Design Torrent RGB White View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	$249 Fractal Design Torrent RGB White Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. Click to view this PC Case on Amazon. \| ↓ -13.4% Fractal Design Torrent RGB White Price Change Price decreased from the last update.	89.0 pts	32.2%
Fractal Design Torrent RGB Black Fractal Design Torrent RGB Black View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	$250 Fractal Design Torrent RGB Black Current Amazon Price Click to view this PC case on Amazon. \| 0.0% Fractal Design Torrent RGB Black Price Change No significant price change detected.	89.0 pts	32.0%
Thermaltake View 600 TG Butter Caramel Thermaltake View 600 TG Butter Caramel View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	$140 Thermaltake View 600 TG Butter Caramel Current Amazon Price Click to view this PC case on Amazon. \| 0.0% Thermaltake View 600 TG Butter Caramel Price Change No significant price change detected.	89.0 pts	57.2%
Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Black Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Black View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	$160 Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Black Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. Click to view this PC Case on Amazon. \| 0.0% Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Black Price Change No significant price change detected.	89.0 pts	50.1%
Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Snow Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Snow View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	$102 Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Snow Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. Click to view this PC Case on Amazon. \| ↓ -5.3% Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Snow Price Change Price decreased from the last update.	89.0 pts	78.2%
Antec Flux Pro White Antec Flux Pro White View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	$185 Antec Flux Pro White Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. Click to view this PC Case on Amazon. \| 0.0% Antec Flux Pro White Price Change No significant price change detected.	89.0 pts	43.3%
Antec Flux Pro Antec Flux Pro View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	$150 Antec Flux Pro Current Amazon Price Click to view this PC case on Amazon. \| 0.0% Antec Flux Pro Price Change No significant price change detected.	89.0 pts	53.4%

PC Case Comparison and Detail Specifications Table

Specification	be quiet! Silent Base 601 Win… be quiet! Silent Base 601 Window View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Grave… Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Gravel Sand View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	Fractal Design Torrent RGB Wh… Fractal Design Torrent RGB White View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	Fractal Design Torrent RGB Bl… Fractal Design Torrent RGB Black View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	Thermaltake View 600 TG Butte… Thermaltake View 600 TG Butter Caramel View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Black Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Black View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Snow Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Snow View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	Antec Flux Pro White Antec Flux Pro White View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	Antec Flux Pro Antec Flux Pro View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.
Perf Chart
Price	$386❗ be quiet! Silent Base 601 Window Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. ↑ 19.9% be quiet! Silent Base 601 Window Price Change Price increased from the last update.	$151 Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Gravel Sand Current Amazon Price Click to view this PC case on Amazon. ↑ 0.7% Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Gravel Sand Price Change Price increased from the last update.	$249❗ Fractal Design Torrent RGB White Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. ↓ -13.4% Fractal Design Torrent RGB White Price Change Price decreased from the last update.	$250 Fractal Design Torrent RGB Black Current Amazon Price Click to view this PC case on Amazon. 0.0% Fractal Design Torrent RGB Black Price Change No significant price change detected.	$140 Thermaltake View 600 TG Butter Caramel Current Amazon Price Click to view this PC case on Amazon. 0.0% Thermaltake View 600 TG Butter Caramel Price Change No significant price change detected.	$160❗ Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Black Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. 0.0% Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Black Price Change No significant price change detected.	$102❗ Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Snow Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. ↓ -5.3% Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Snow Price Change Price decreased from the last update.	$185❗ Antec Flux Pro White Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. 0.0% Antec Flux Pro White Price Change No significant price change detected.	$150 Antec Flux Pro Current Amazon Price Click to view this PC case on Amazon. 0.0% Antec Flux Pro Price Change No significant price change detected.
Form Factor	Mid-Tower	Mid-Tower	Mid-Tower	Mid-Tower	Full-Tower	Mid-Tower	Mid-Tower	Mid-Tower	Mid-Tower
Color	Window Black	Garvel Sand	RGB White - Clear tint	RGB Black - Light tin	Butter Caramel	Black	Snow	White	FLUX PRO
Side Panel	tempered glass	4mm Tempered Glass x 3	tempered glass	tempered glass	4mm Tempered Glass x 4	4mm Tempered Glass x 3	4mm Tempered Glass x 3	tempered glass	tempered glass
Max GPU L.	449 mm	415 mm	423 mm	423 mm	480 mm	415 mm	415 mm	455 mm	455 mm
Max CPU H.	185 mm	166 mm	188 mm	188 mm	175 mm	166 mm	166 mm	190 mm	190 mm
Max PSU L.	288 mm	220 mm	230 mm	230 mm	220 mm	220 mm	220 mm	470 mm	470 mm
PSU FF	ATX, SFX	ATX, SFX	ATX, SFX	ATX, SFX	ATX, SFX	ATX, SFX	ATX, SFX	ATX, SFX	ATX, SFX

PC Case Specification Table

PC_Case (Desc)	Form Factor	Color / Side Panel	GPU Length	CPU Cooler Height	PSU Length / Form Factor
be quiet! Silent Base 601 Window be quiet! Silent Base 601 Window View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	Mid-Tower	Window Black / tempered glass	449 mm	185 mm	288 mm / ATX, SFX
Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Gravel Sand Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Gravel Sand View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	Mid-Tower	Garvel Sand / 4mm Tempered Glass x 3	415 mm	166 mm	220 mm / ATX, SFX
Fractal Design Torrent RGB White Fractal Design Torrent RGB White View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	Mid-Tower	RGB White - Clear tint / tempered glass	423 mm	188 mm	230 mm / ATX, SFX
Fractal Design Torrent RGB Black Fractal Design Torrent RGB Black View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	Mid-Tower	RGB Black - Light tin / tempered glass	423 mm	188 mm	230 mm / ATX, SFX
Thermaltake View 600 TG Butter Caramel Thermaltake View 600 TG Butter Caramel View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	Full-Tower	Butter Caramel / 4mm Tempered Glass x 4	480 mm	175 mm	220 mm / ATX, SFX
Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Black Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Black View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	Mid-Tower	Black / 4mm Tempered Glass x 3	415 mm	166 mm	220 mm / ATX, SFX
Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Snow Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Snow View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	Mid-Tower	Snow / 4mm Tempered Glass x 3	415 mm	166 mm	220 mm / ATX, SFX
Antec Flux Pro White Antec Flux Pro White View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	Mid-Tower	White / tempered glass	455 mm	190 mm	470 mm / ATX, SFX
Antec Flux Pro Antec Flux Pro View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this PC case.	Mid-Tower	FLUX PRO / tempered glass	455 mm	190 mm	470 mm / ATX, SFX

Additional PC Case Information

Fan Support:

Top:
2 x 120mm, 1 x 120mm
Right (M/B Side):
3 x 120mm, 2 x 120mm, 1 x 120mm
3 x 140mm ,2x 140mm, 1 x 140mm
_x000b_Bottom:
3 x 120mm, 2 x 120mm, 1 x 120mm
3 x 140mm ,2x 140mm, 1 x 140mm

Radiator Support:

Top:
1 x 240mm, 1 x 120mm
Right (M/B Side):
1 x 360mm, 1 x 240mm, 1 x 120mm
1 x 420mm, 1 x 280mm, 1 x 140mm
_x000b_Bottom (DIY only):
1 x 360mm, 1 x 240mm, 1 x 120mm_x000b_
1 x 420mm, 1 x 280mm, 1 x 140mm

HDD / SSD Support:

3 x 3.5”, 1 x 2.5” or 2 x 3.5”, 2 x 2.5”

Front Ports:

USB 3.0 x 2, Type-c x1, HD Audio x 1

Dust Filters:

Yes

Additional Information:

None