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Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Gravel Sand

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Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Gravel Sand Review & Specifications

The Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Gravel Sand, 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 Garvel Sand finish and features a 4mm Tempered Glass x 3 side panel, which adds both style and functionality.

The Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Gravel Sand 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

ManufacturerThermaltake
PC Case NameThermaltake CTE E550 TG Gravel Sand
Current Price Amazon $151
Amazon Price Updated 1 day, 7 hours ago.
PC Case AvailableTrue

Specification

Form FactorMid-Tower
Material / WeightSPCC / 14.50 kg
Color / Side PanelGarvel Sand / 4mm Tempered Glass x 3
PC Case Dimensions558.5 x 270 x 513mm

Compatibility

Motherboard SupportMini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX
GPU Length / CPU Cooler Height415 mm / 166 mm
PSU Form Factor / Max LengthATX, SFX / 220 mm

Performance


Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Gravel Sand 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)
Thermaltake View 600 TG Mint Strawberry
$170 | 0.0%
89.0 pts
47.1%
Thermaltake View 600 TG Future Dusk
$170 | 0.0%
89.0 pts
47.1%
Thermaltake View 600 TG Snow
$140 | 0.0%
89.0 pts
57.2%
Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Gravel Sand
$151 | ↑ 0.7%
89.0 pts
53.0%
Fractal Design Torrent RGB White
$249 | ↓ -13.4%
89.0 pts
32.2%
Fractal Design Torrent RGB Black
$250 | 0.0%
89.0 pts
32.0%
Thermaltake View 600 TG Butter Caramel
$140 | 0.0%
89.0 pts
57.2%
Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Black
$160 | 0.0%
89.0 pts
50.1%
Thermaltake CTE E600 MX Snow
$135 | ↑ 3.9%
88.0 pts
58.7%

PC Case Comparison and Detail Specifications Table

Specification
Thermaltake View 600 TG Mint Strawberry
Thermaltake View 600 TG Mint …
Thermaltake View 600 TG Future Dusk
Thermaltake View 600 TG Futur…
Thermaltake View 600 TG Snow
Thermaltake View 600 TG Snow
Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Gravel Sand
Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Grave…
Fractal Design Torrent RGB White
Fractal Design Torrent RGB Wh…
Fractal Design Torrent RGB Black
Fractal Design Torrent RGB Bl…
Thermaltake View 600 TG Butter Caramel
Thermaltake View 600 TG Butte…
Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Black
Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Black
Thermaltake CTE E600 MX Snow
Thermaltake CTE E600 MX Snow
Perf Chart
Price
$170 0.0%
$170 0.0%
$140 0.0%
$151 ↑ 0.7%
$249❗ ↓ -13.4%
$250 0.0%
$140 0.0%
$160❗ 0.0%
$135 ↑ 3.9%
Form Factor Full-Tower Full-Tower Full-Tower Mid-Tower Mid-Tower Mid-Tower Full-Tower Mid-Tower Mid-Tower
Color Mint Strawberry Future Dust White Garvel Sand RGB White - Clear tint RGB Black - Light tin Butter Caramel Black Snow
Side Panel 4mm Tempered Glass x 4 4mm Tempered Glass x 4 4mm Tempered Glass x 4 4mm Tempered Glass x 3 tempered glass tempered glass 4mm Tempered Glass x 4 4mm Tempered Glass x 3 4mm Tempered Glass x 2
Max GPU L. 480 mm 480 mm 480 mm 415 mm 423 mm 423 mm 480 mm 415 mm 415 mm
Max CPU H. 175 mm 175 mm 175 mm 166 mm 188 mm 188 mm 175 mm 166 mm 166 mm
Max PSU L. 220 mm 220 mm 220 mm 220 mm 230 mm 230 mm 220 mm 220 mm 220 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
Thermaltake View 600 TG Mint Strawberry
Full-Tower Mint Strawberry / 4mm Tempered Glass x 4 480 mm 175 mm 220 mm / ATX, SFX
Thermaltake View 600 TG Future Dusk
Full-Tower Future Dust / 4mm Tempered Glass x 4 480 mm 175 mm 220 mm / ATX, SFX
Thermaltake View 600 TG Snow
Full-Tower White / 4mm Tempered Glass x 4 480 mm 175 mm 220 mm / ATX, SFX
Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Gravel Sand
Mid-Tower Garvel Sand / 4mm Tempered Glass x 3 415 mm 166 mm 220 mm / ATX, SFX
Fractal Design Torrent RGB White
Mid-Tower RGB White - Clear tint / tempered glass 423 mm 188 mm 230 mm / ATX, SFX
Fractal Design Torrent RGB Black
Mid-Tower RGB Black - Light tin / tempered glass 423 mm 188 mm 230 mm / ATX, SFX
Thermaltake View 600 TG Butter Caramel
Full-Tower Butter Caramel / 4mm Tempered Glass x 4 480 mm 175 mm 220 mm / ATX, SFX
Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Black
Mid-Tower Black / 4mm Tempered Glass x 3 415 mm 166 mm 220 mm / ATX, SFX
Thermaltake CTE E600 MX Snow
Mid-Tower Snow / 4mm Tempered Glass x 2 415 mm 166 mm 220 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

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