Twice as wide and the same height as the average Extended ATX (EATX) full tower, The Tower 500’s dimensions focus more on component visibility than component count. There isn’t, for example, any space for a second power supply or other unusual redundancies, but the space it has is instead devoted to providing a full-frontal view of a single motherboard that’s up to 13 by 13 inches in size. PC cases that offer that level of component visibility usually run at a luxury price, but The Tower 500's $169.99 list price puts it on a level that's more in line with the average enthusiast chassis.The Design: Sometimes, More Is More Around back, we find a large magnetic filter sheet covering an enormous rear panel vent, a full ATX power supply bay with dual mounting patterns to allow the power supply to be flipped if desired, and a slide-out dust filter for the power supply bay’s air inlet. Loosening two screws on the back panel allows it to be lifted off, while a gap above it allows the top ...
Want to show off every high-end PC component you just bought, but in a small desk footprint? If you have the skill and desire, you can fit it all inside Thermaltake's The Tower 500 for maximum visibility.
Room for oversize motherboards, power supplies; Large clear-front area for maximum display impact; Includes side-mount kit for big radiators; Cheaper than competing showcase cases
Certain hardware will block lower chamber covers; 360mm bracket set requires lower chamber covers to be installed; Supports only two front intake fans