ASUS TUF Gaming GT502 Dual-Chamber Case Looks like an Armory Crate

[btarunr]

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.



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[DeeJay1001]

At least it isn't a 100% rip off of the O11. I'd say it's a 90% rip off.

 

[Solidstate89]

Love me a dual-chamber case. Only kind I'll use anymore.

 

[P4-630]

I love chambers...The moar the better...

 

[Niceumemu]

At least it isn't a 100% rip off of the O11. I'd say it's a 90% rip off.

I wouldn't be surprised if Lian-Li is actually manufacturing it. ASUS did have a partnership with them for the O11 XL

 

[Chaitanya]

I want to know purpose of fans in rear chamber?

Edit: took a close look and the rear chamber is absolute mess and badly thought out.

 

[dyonoctis]

mmmh, looks like a worse lian li o11 to me...altough with the feets so high, I guess that the bottom to top airflow is not going to be too bad ?
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

 

[ppn]

well yes you can conceal the water cooling in the back chamber entirely and perform a pipe management, as well as the cable management with minimal exposure to the front for a more stealth look, but the whole purpose of the pipes is to be seen to show off.

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

I love chambers...The moar the better...

more holes to stuff.

although with the feets so high

Thats industrial style feet, usually tall like that. I think those are called skid plates.

 

[mclaren85]

Not sure why the second chamber exists?
Btw, it is still mystery for me that tuf series cases has better cooling properties.

 

[ppn]

Not sure why the second chamber exists?
Btw, it is still mystery for me that tuf series cases has better cooling properties.

the PSU out of the way, the air intake is free from any obstuctions. naturally the hot air moves up like in a chimney, even without a fan it can create such an effect, so this case must peform really well. But very heavy, better get those military muscles pumped and ready or the person will look like that PC centric youtuber trying to manipulate objects with his antenas for hands, and moving it around could prove difficult.

 

[boomheadshot8]

Where is the air flow ?
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

 

[Daven]

Btarunr, can you post a picture of an actual armory crate for comparison?

 

[ThrashZone]

Btarunr, can you post a picture of an actual armory crate for comparison?

Hi,
Yeah try to visualize crapware should be close enough

 

[destruya]

Where are all the goddamned horizontal cases?

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.

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Keep waiting for a square atx case for a neat borg ship project
Only itx around now.

 

[Esteban4u]

The rear chamber, if you put an aio radiator there to exhaust, it seems like the only intake for it is the unfiltered rear 90mm mesh area and the motherboard tray grommets, which may not be large enough for the volume of air that can be moved by 360mm rad fans, plus the air current has to make a 90 degree turn making air flow worse. Also, there doesn't appear to be a way to route the pipes for an aio into the rear chamber anyways. The layout of the rear chamber needs to be reworked, maybe in a newer design revision, and while they're at it, make an ROG Strix variant of the newer revision as well.

 

[rhoyle69]

Where is the air flow ?
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

My Corsair 7000X has glass front and glass side, it's water cooled and has 12 fans. Even though it has glass front and side, I still get 30-35°c idle and 35-45°c under load Gaming on max. Maybe this case has good airflow as well.

 

[claes]

It has three fans for intake on the side, unobstructed by glass (though probably too dense a filter).

 

[TheoneandonlyMrK]

You notice how all cases note GPU card length?!.

I'd argue width should also be stated.

 

[claes]

It’s going to be the same as cpu cooler height? Only really became an issue with the 30-series of cards, suddenly half the cases on the market won’t fit nvidia’s halo products.