Thermaltake CTE E660 MX Mid Tower PC Case
User Manual & Installation Guide
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Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Case Type | Mid Tower |
| Dimensions (H/W/D) | 560 / 260 / 512 mm (22.05 / 10.24 / 20.16 inch) |
| Panel Material | Tempered Glass |
| Drive Bays | 3.5" or 2.5" x 6 |
| Expansion Slots | 8 |
| Motherboards Supported | Mini ITX, Micro ATX, ATX, E-ATX (Up to 305mm wide) |
| I/O Port | USB 3.0 x 2, HD Audio x 1 |
| PSU Support | Standard PS/2 PSU (Optional) |
| Fan Support |
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| Radiator Support |
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| Clearance |
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Accessory
| Part Name | Quantity | Used For |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-off | 16 | Motherboard |
| Screw M/B | 16 | Motherboard |
| Screw 6-32 | 12 | PSU, HDD |
| Screw 6-32 | 4 | SSD |
| Screw M3 | 4 | SSD |
| Riser Cable Bracket A | 1 | PCI-E Riser Cable |
| Riser Cable Bracket B | 1 | PCI-E Riser Cable |
| Riser Cable Bracket C | 1 | PCI-E Riser Cable |
| Riser Cable (PCI-E Riser Cable) | 1 | PCI-E Riser Cable |
| Riser Cable (VGA Riser Cable) | 1 | VGA Riser Cable |
| HDD/SSD | 6 | HDD/SSD Mounting |
| Nut Setter | 1 | Motherboard Standoff |
| Motherboard Standoff | 4 | Motherboard Mounting |
| Case Fan | 4 | Case Cooling |
| Clip Zip Ties | 10 | Cable Management |
| Side Panel | 2 | Case Enclosure |
| Cable Management Zip Ties | 10 | Cable Management |
| Buzzer | 1 | System Alerts |
| Motherboard Alarm | 1 | System Alerts |
| Vertical VGA Mount | 1 | Vertical VGA Mounting |
| Floating VGA Mount | 1 | Floating VGA Mounting |
| Additional Tempered Glass Panel | 1 | Front Panel Option |
Warning and Notice
Clearance Dimensions:
- CPU Cooler Max Height: 190mm
- VGA Max Length: 410mm
- PSU Max Length: 200mm
Motherboard Compatibility: E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX (Up to 305mm wide)
Installation Guide
Remove Panels
Instructions for removing the case panels (e.g., side panels) to access the interior.
Power Supply Unit (PSU) Installation
Install the PSU into its designated bay, securing it with screws. Ensure proper orientation for airflow.
Motherboard Installation
Mount the motherboard onto the case standoffs using the provided screws. Connect essential front panel headers.
HDD Installation
Install 3.5" or 2.5" drives into the drive bays using screws or tool-less mechanisms.
SSD Installation
Install 2.5" SSDs into their specific mounting points using screws.
VGA Card Installation
Install graphics cards into the PCI-E slots. The case supports vertical GPU mounting using the provided riser cable and brackets (Types A, B, C). Ensure the correct bracket and riser cable are used for secure installation.
Note: PCI-E Riser Cable is not included for Type A bracket.
Air Cooling Installation
Mount case fans in the designated locations: Rear (120mm/140mm), Top (up to 3x 120mm or 2x 140mm), Front (up to 3x 120mm or 2x 140mm), MB Side (up to 2x 120mm or 2x 140mm), and Bottom (up to 2x 120mm or 2x 140mm).
Liquid Cooling Installation
Install radiators and liquid cooling components. Supported radiator sizes include 360mm/240mm for Front and Top, 120mm/140mm for Rear, 240mm/120mm for Bottom, and 240mm/120mm for MB Side. Note any width limitations for specific components like the Pacific DP DP Plus Distro Plate.
IO Connection
Connect front panel I/O cables (USB 3.0, HD Audio) and internal headers (Power Switch, Power LED, HDD LED, Reset Switch) to the motherboard. Ensure correct polarity for LEDs.
Remove Filters
Locate and remove dust filters from the Top, Rear, Right, Bottom, and Front panels for cleaning.
External Links
- Official Thermaltake Website: https://www.thermaltake.com
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- Thermaltake Taiwan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThermaltakeTW
- Thermaltake Global Community Forums: https://community.thermaltake.com
