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Thermaltake The Tower 500

Mid Tower case with tempered glass panels and 2 120 mm fans

Last price 199€94
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Overview

Take to the skies!

With its vertical format, the Thermaltake The Tower 500 mid-range tower case quickly catches the eye! It features tempered glass panels, two 120 mm fans and can support a mini-ITX/micro ATX/ATX/E-ATX motherboard, a 325 mm graphics card and a 2000 mm power supply. On the front, it offers two USB 3.0 ports and one USB-C 3.1 port, plus audio ports to satisfy all your needs.

Unique styling, elegant lines

The chassis of the Thermaltake The Tower 500 is made from the finest steel and 3 panels of 4 mm thick tempered glass. Its unique design offers a wide range of assembly options to meet all your needs.

In terms of cooling, it has two 120 mm fans to extract hot air from the rear and top of the case, and is compatible with a watecooling system. Finally, add 4 3.5" disks on the sides and 8 additional 2.5/3.5" disks by closing the rear fan slot.

At the heart of your environment

The modular design (DMD-Dismantlable Modular Design) of the Thermaltake Tower 500 means you can assemble a bespoke configuration, using only the essential components.

The case is compatible with Mini-ITX, micro ATX, AT, E-ATX motherboards , graphics cards up to 325 mm long, fans up to 275 mm high and power supplies up to 200 mm deep.

Specifications
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General information

Product name

Thermaltake The Tower 500

Brand

Thermaltake

Model

CA-1X1-00M1WN-00

Main characteristics

Graphic card max. length

325 mm

Max height CPU fan

275 mm

Power supply max. length

200 mm

Power format

ATX/EPS

Case format

Mid tower

Use

Gamer
Office

Material

Steel
Tempered glass

Motherboard format

Mini ITX
ATX
E-ATX
Micro ATX

Power supply supplied

No

Design

Screwless fixing system

No

Case color

Black

Front color

Black

Glass

Yes

Tempered glass

Yes

LED RGB

No

ARGB LED

No

Water cooling compatible

Yes

Expansion slots

Number of PCI slots

9

Low profile

No

Number of visible 3.5" slots

0

Number of invisible 3.5" slots

4

Number of 2.5" slots

0

Number of 2.5"/3.5" slots

8

Number of visible 5.25" slots

0

Number of invisible 5.25" slots

0

Number of Slot-in slim 5.25'' slots

0

Number of Slim 5.25'' slots

0

Front connectivity

Location of expansion ports

Front

Connector(s) available

1 X USB 3.1 Type C
2 X USB 3.0
1 X Microphone (3.5mm Jack Female)
1 X Headphone (3.5mm Jack Female)

Cooling

Number of rear fan(s) slots

2 X 120 or 140mm

Quantity of rear fan(s) supplied

2

Number of side fan(s) slots

3 X 120mm

Number of above fan(s) slots

2 X 120 or 140mm

Number of underneath fan(s) slots

2 X 120mm

Water cooling

AIO radiator compatibility

360mm radiator
280mm radiator
240mm radiator
140mm radiator
120mm radiator

Front AIO slot(s)

120mm radiator
240mm radiator

Above AIO slot(s)

120mm radiator
140mm radiator
240mm radiator
280mm radiator

Physical characteristics

Width

388 mm

Height

608 mm

Depth

398 mm

Weight

14.8 kg

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Legal warranty

Product referenced on 17 Oct 2023

Customer reviews
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  • by damien A
    Posted on 5 Dec 2023
    Bought on 20 Jul 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 8

    Excellent little drinker

    Super small case for a sober and efficient ITX assembly.
    It's possible to add a third fan under the grille between the power supply compartment and the main compartment (120mm/140mm), as long as you're clean about cable management.
    The only (micro) drawback is that you have to remove the top plastic cover to access the inside of the configuration (OK, it's only four screws...).

    Model: Thermaltake The Tower 100 White
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  • by Chacha
    Posted on 24 Sep 2023
    Bought on 8 Aug 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 34 Average rating: 8

    LDLC does not have the 200

    I chose this case because I wanted an aesthetically pleasing tower.

    The ITX list at LDLC offers a very limited choice.
    The Thermaltake 100 offered a good compromise, so I took the plunge. A few days after installing my PC, I realised that the Thermaltake 200 was available at the same price. This one offers better air optimisation for those who want to put in a big configuration.

    As for the 100, it's very easy to assemble and has dust filters everywhere. It's very pretty and looks better than it does in the photos. Mind you, the tower isn't small, it's not far from a Micro ATX format.
    The big problem is the air flow, which is so small that the GPU is really stuck to the only air extraction on top. Everything passes through the AIO, which is necessarily a simple 120mm, or else you'll have to use a ventirad or home-made unit. The tower can take very large ventirads, which is a good thing. This is perhaps the best choice for those who are stressed by temperatures.

    For me, with an I5 13600KF, with a 120mm AIO that has 2 fans glued to it and a 140 fan placed at the bottom of the case (above the thermaltage logo). Temperatures are: surfing at around 40°C and 4K video at 60°C. I have peaks of 80°C on Cyberpunk 2077 in high + RT.
    I think that the 200 version with a 240mm side-mounted AIO, in addition to the upward extraction, gives much better cooling performance for those who are aiming for more muscular configurations.

    I'm still won over by the case, which is very handsome. It's just a shame that for its size, you don't get better air extraction.

    Model: Thermaltake The Tower 100 Black
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  • by JPHI
    Posted on 24 Aug 2023
    Bought on 19 Jul 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    GOOD MINI BOX

    The big plus is the ability to fit large graphics cards. The assembly and disassembly of the case is very special.

    Model: Thermaltake The Tower 100 Black
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  • by Marie L
    Posted on 11 Jun 2022
    Bought on 2 Jun 2022 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 14 Average rating: 6

    Itx for sure, mini a little less

    The pluses :
    - Especially beautiful ( in white )
    - Accommodates the largest GPUs and Ventirads without any problems
    -Compatible with SFX and ATX power supplies
    -Lots of room for clean cable management
    -Removable from all sides for easy access to most components
    -Plenty of space for SSDs and HDDs
    -GPU well displayed vertically
    -Both fans are included

    Minus :
    - Airflow not so good
    -The CM IO is hidden behind the magnetic top cover (and cables are still running)
    -Impossible to open the 3 panels without dismantling the top part of the case ( which contains 5 screws )

    Model: Thermaltake The Tower 100 White
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  • by RichardE
    Posted on 28 Apr 2021
    Bought on 22 Apr 2021 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Superb!

    I love the 3 panes of glass that show off all the components with a bit of RGB, but you have to be very careful with the organisation and cable routing so as not to spoil the show. I spent a lot more time than usual to set it up, but the result is well worth it.

    Model: Thermaltake The Tower 100 Black
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  • by ZéroTwo
    Posted on 10 Apr 2021
    Bought on 6 Apr 2021 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 9

    Beautiful and well designed

    The -- Air circulation very well optimized, does not heat up- Space inside, the shape of the case very well designed- Space for cable storage- Very nice, "showcase" style, real tempered glass- The graphics card really breathes, the fans suck in cool outside air and not hot air from the case- You can install a Wattercooling aio 120 mm, I have space to make a double fan, planned later onThe -- Disassembly/Mounting is quite difficult in some places- Make sure you have a clear order of assembly so you don't get confused- Those not used to PC mounting will have a hard time- I recommend the case without a hurry, it's really GE-NIAL, checked on Youtube, it's beautiful.

    Model: Thermaltake The Tower 100 Black
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