Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB Mid Tower Chassis

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Specifications

SpecificationDetails
Case TypeMid Tower
Dimensions (H x W x D)525 x 245 x 507.7 mm (20.7 x 9.6 x 20 inches)
Side Panel MaterialTempered Glass x 1, SPCC
Cooling System (Fans)Front (intake): 3 x 140 x 140 x 25 mm CT140 ARGB fan (1500 rpm, 30.5 dBA)
Rear (exhaust): 1 x 140 x 140 x 25 mm CT140 ARGB fan (1500 rpm, 30.5 dBA)
Drive Bays2 x 3.5", 6 x 2.5" or 8 x 2.5"
Expansion Slots7 (Rotatable Patented Design)
Motherboards Supported6.7 x 6.7 inches (Mini-ITX), 9.6 x 9.6 inches (Micro-ATX), 12 x 9.6 inches (ATX), 12 x 13 inches (E-ATX)
I/O PortUSB 3.2 (Gen 2) Type C x 1, USB 3.0 x 2, HD Audio x 1
PSU Fan SupportStandard PS2 PSU (optional)
Radiator Support (Front)Supports 3 x 120 mm, 2 x 120 mm, or 1 x 120 mm fans; Supports 3 x 140 mm, 2 x 140 mm, or 1 x 140 mm fans. Also supports 1 x 360 mm, 1 x 240 mm, or 1 x 120 mm radiators; 1 x 420 mm, 1 x 280 mm, or 1 x 140 mm radiators.
Radiator Support (Top)Supports 3 x 120 mm, 2 x 120 mm, or 1 x 120 mm fans; Supports 3 x 140 mm, 2 x 140 mm, or 1 x 140 mm fans. Also supports 1 x 360 mm, 1 x 240 mm, or 1 x 120 mm radiators; 1 x 280 mm or 1 x 140 mm radiators.
Radiator Support (Rear)Supports 1 x 120 mm or 1 x 140 mm fan. Also supports 1 x 120 mm radiator.
Clearance LimitationsCPU cooler height: 185 mm
VGA length: 395 mm (With Radiator), 425 mm (Without Radiator)
PSU length: 220 mm

Accessory List

Part NameQuantityUse For
Screw #6-32 x 6 mm4For PSU
Screw M3 x 5 mm32For 2.5" HDD/SSD
Screw #6-32 x 6 mm35For Motherboard/3.5" HDD
Motherboard Stand-off3Motherboard Stand-off
Screw #6-32 x 6.5 mm-For Case Fan
Net retainer-Motherboard Alarm
Screw 5 x 10 mm4Cable Management
Thumb Screw #6-32 x 8 mm2
Buzzer1
Cable Ties10

Warning and Notice

Chassis Dimensions: The case measures 525 mm (Height) x 245 mm (Width) x 507.7 mm (Depth). Internal dimensions shown include 496.6 mm internal height.

Component Clearance:

  • CPU Cooler Maximum Height: 185 mm
  • VGA Length Maximum: 425 mm
  • VGA Length with Radiator: 395 mm
  • PSU Length Maximum: 220 mm

Motherboard Compatibility: Supports Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, and E-ATX form factors (up to 330.2 mm wide).

Radiator Support: 360 mm radiators are supported in the front and top, with 420 mm support in the front and 280 mm in the top. Rear support is for a 120 mm radiator.

Installation Guide

Remove Components

This section details the initial steps for disassembling the case, with visual cues indicating dimensions of approximately 85 mm, 240 mm, and 180 mm, likely related to component clearance or removal points.

Power Supply Unit (PSU) Installation

The diagram shows the PSU being secured with four screws (x 4).

Motherboard Installation

The diagram illustrates mounting the motherboard using nine screws (x 9).

3.5" HDD Installation

The diagram shows a 3.5" HDD being installed using four screws, labeled 'A' and 'B' likely indicating mounting points or steps.

2.5" HDD Installation

The diagram shows a 2.5" HDD or SSD being installed using four screws, labeled 'A' and 'B'.

PCI Card Installation

This section demonstrates installing expansion cards (like GPUs) into the PCI-E slots. It also shows the use of PCI-E extenders, with options for 180-degree and 90-degree orientations, secured by two screws (x 2).

Air Cooling Installation

The diagram outlines fan mounting options:

  • Rear: Supports one 140 mm or one 120 mm fan.
  • Top: Supports three 140 mm or three 120 mm fans.
  • Front: Supports three 140 mm or three 120 mm fans.

AIO Liquid Cooling Installation

The diagram shows radiator mounting options:

  • Rear: Supports one 120 mm radiator.
  • Top: Supports one 360 mm or one 280 mm radiator.
  • Front: Supports one 420 mm or one 360 mm radiator.

I/O Connection

Details the front panel connections: Power Switch (Power SW), Power LED, HDD LED, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, USB 3.0 ports, and HD Audio connector. A Reset button connection is also shown.

ARGB Control Instruction

This section explains how to connect the ARGB lighting system to the motherboard. It shows examples for ASUS (Aura Addressable Strip Header), MSI (JRGB-strip Header), and GIGABYTE (AORUS RGB Fusion with Digital LEDs) using standard headers like +5V DG and JRAINBOW.

Remove Filters

Instructions on how to remove the dust filters from the chassis.

Official Websites

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