Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB Mid Tower PC Case – Black Tempered Glass Gaming Chassis with 4 Pre-Installed ARGB Fans

The Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB Mid Tower Chassis is designed to provide advanced cooling performance, spacious hardware compatibility, and customizable RGB lighting for modern gaming PCs and high-performance desktop builds. Finished in black, this premium mid-tower PC case is constructed from SPCC material and features a 3mm tempered glass side panel through which internal components and lighting effects can be displayed. A spacious interior is provided to accommodate Mini ITX, Micro ATX, ATX, and E-ATX motherboards, making it suitable for a wide range of gaming and workstation configurations.

An efficient airflow system is supported by four pre-installed 140mm CT140 ARGB fans, with three positioned at the front for intake and one at the rear for exhaust. Multiple fan mounting positions and extensive radiator compatibility are provided, allowing advanced air and liquid cooling configurations to be installed. Support for radiators up to 420mm at the front and 360mm at the top is included, while graphics cards up to 425mm in length and CPU coolers up to 185mm in height can be accommodated. Additionally, flexible storage options, seven expansion slots, and modern USB connectivity are provided for a versatile and upgrade-friendly PC building experience.

Key Features

• Four Pre-Installed 140mm ARGB Fans: Three front intake fans and one rear exhaust fan are included to support consistent airflow and effective heat dissipation. Customizable ARGB lighting is also provided for an attractive gaming setup.

• 3mm Tempered Glass Side Panel: A durable tempered glass panel is fitted to showcase internal hardware, RGB lighting, and customized PC components.

• Extensive Motherboard Compatibility: Mini ITX, Micro ATX, ATX, and E-ATX motherboards are supported, allowing different PC configurations to be accommodated.

• Advanced Cooling Compatibility: Multiple fan mounting positions and radiator support up to 420mm are provided, allowing high-performance air and liquid cooling systems to be installed.

• Spacious Graphics Card Clearance: Graphics cards measuring up to 425mm without a radiator or 395mm with a radiator can be accommodated.

• Flexible Storage Expansion: Multiple drive bays are provided for 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch storage devices, allowing additional storage capacity to be configured.

• Rotatable Expansion Slots: Seven expansion slots featuring a patented rotatable design are included to provide greater flexibility for graphics card installation and hardware positioning.

• Modern Front I/O Connectivity: One USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, two USB 3.0 ports, and one HD Audio connection are provided for convenient access to external devices.

• Spacious Internal Configuration: Clearance for CPU coolers up to 185mm in height and power supplies up to 220mm in length is provided, supporting a wide range of hardware components.

Specifications

General Information

• Brand: Thermaltake

• Model: Ceres 500 TG ARGB

• Product Type: Mid Tower Chassis

• P/N: CA-1X5-00M1WN-00

• Series: Others

• Color: Black

• Material: SPCC

• Dimensions: 525 x 245 x 507.7 mm (20.7 x 9.6 x 20 inch)

• Weight: 10.5 kg / 23.15 lbs.

Side Panel

• Tempered Glass: 3mm Tempered Glass x 1

Cooling System

• Front (Intake):

  • 140 x 140 x 25 mm CT140 ARGB Fan x 3

  • Speed: 1500 RPM

  • Noise Level: 30.5 dBA

• Rear (Exhaust):

  • 140 x 140 x 25 mm CT140 ARGB Fan x 1

  • Speed: 1500 RPM

  • Noise Level: 30.5 dBA

Drive Bays

• 2 x 3.5-inch, 6 x 2.5-inch or 8 x 2.5-inch

Expansion Slots

• 7 (Rotatable Patented Design)

Motherboard Compatibility

• Mini ITX: 6.7" x 6.7"

• Micro ATX: 9.6" x 9.6"

• ATX: 12" x 9.6"

• E-ATX: 12" x 13"

I/O Ports

• USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Type-C x 1

• USB 3.0 x 2

• HD Audio x 1

Power Supply

• 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

• Maximum CPU Cooler Height: 185mm

• Maximum VGA Length:

  • 395mm (with radiator)

  • 425mm (without radiator)

• Maximum PSU Length: 220mm

Conclusion

The Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB Mid Tower Chassis provides a spacious and versatile foundation for building powerful gaming PCs and performance-oriented desktop systems. With four pre-installed 140mm ARGB fans, extensive radiator and fan support, a tempered glass side panel, and compatibility with multiple motherboard sizes, an efficient and visually impressive PC configuration can be created. Its flexible storage capacity, rotatable expansion slots, generous hardware clearance, and modern connectivity make it a suitable choice for enthusiasts seeking a feature-rich gaming PC case with excellent customization and upgrade possibilities.