Wednesday, August 31st 2022
ASUS TUF Gaming GT502 Dual-Chamber Case Looks like an Armory Crate
ASUS introduced the TUF Gaming GT502, a dual-chambered case for building the ideal "tough" looking battlestation. The case features a vertically-partitioned layout, with the larger left chamber housing the motherboard tray; and the right one with PSU- and drive bays. The left-side and front panels feature tempered glass surfaces, while the partition and top feature vents that let you mount radiators. The case measures 285 mm x 450 mm x 446 mm (WxDxH), and is made of steel. Front-panel connectivity includes two USB 3.x type-A, a USB 3.2 type-C, and a headset jack.
The main chamber has room for graphics cards up to 40 cm in length, and CPU coolers up to 16.3 cm in height. There are 8 conventional, and 3 vertical expansion slots (riser not included), with the latter possible by rotating the expansion slot layout. Ventilation options include either 3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm top vents; 3x 120 mm bottom vents, 3x 120 mm vents along the partition that vent through the right-side panel, and a 120 mm rear vent. You can mount a 360 mm or 280 mm radiator along the top, and 360 mm radiators along the bottom and side panels. There are four 3.5/2.5-inch drive mounts along the partition. The company didn't reveal pricing.
The main chamber has room for graphics cards up to 40 cm in length, and CPU coolers up to 16.3 cm in height. There are 8 conventional, and 3 vertical expansion slots (riser not included), with the latter possible by rotating the expansion slot layout. Ventilation options include either 3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm top vents; 3x 120 mm bottom vents, 3x 120 mm vents along the partition that vent through the right-side panel, and a 120 mm rear vent. You can mount a 360 mm or 280 mm radiator along the top, and 360 mm radiators along the bottom and side panels. There are four 3.5/2.5-inch drive mounts along the partition. The company didn't reveal pricing.
20 Comments on ASUS TUF Gaming GT502 Dual-Chamber Case Looks like an Armory Crate
Edit: took a close look and the rear chamber is absolute mess and badly thought out.
edit: just noticed the side vent... looks fine for a custom loop, but I'm wondering if an AIO will reach ? and that still seems a bit constrained
Btw, it is still mystery for me that tuf series cases has better cooling properties.
Full glass/plexi panel doesn't help so much...my old corsair carbide was dual chamber but lack of space for bigger rad on the top and 3.5" hdd was bad
Yeah try to visualize crapware should be close enough :laugh:
And yes, I'm aware *any* case can be turned horizontal - I just want an heir apparent to the Corsair Air 540 and CM HAF B. And yeah, I know about the other horiztonal-friendly Corsair cases - they're terrible compared to the 540 - overuse of glass and other air stifling elements.
Keep waiting for a square atx case for a neat borg ship project
Only itx around now.
I'd argue width should also be stated.