Thermaltake Reveals the CTE E550 TG Mid Tower Chassis with Panoramic Viewing

[GFreeman]

Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, is thrilled to announce that the CTE E550 TG Mid Tower Chassis is now ready for purchase. The CTE E550 TG features three tempered glass panels, providing an expansive view to showcase your build. Furthermore, it supports the latest hidden-connector motherboards and offers a three-way GPU installation option, seamlessly blending aesthetics with high compatibility. Available in Black, Snow, Gravel Sand, and Matcha Green, the CTE E550 TG allows you to choose the perfect color for PC configurations.

The CTE E550 TG is the CTE Series' new dual chamber mid-tower with a panoramic design. It is equipped with tempered glass panels on the front, rear, and left side, delivering a wide field of vision typically seen only in open-frame chassis. Compatible with standard and the latest hidden-connector motherboards such as ASUS BTF Series, MSI PROJECT ZERO Series, and GIGABYTE PROJECT STEALTH Series, the CTE E550 TG excels in cable management by routing cables to the back side for a cleaner, more organized look.



Crafted with a three-way GPU installation option, the CTE E550 TG enables you to place GPU based on your preference.

Three-Way GPU Installation

• 1. Floating GPU: Placing the GPU in the middle of the chassis by using the enclosed floating GPU bracket and our separately sold 400 mm long PCI-e 4.0 riser cable
• 2. Up Right: Hanging the GPU vertically
• 3. Right Forward: Placing it up-right with the graphics card facing forward to the side panel on the rotational PCI-e slots

Designed for optimal cooling performance, the CTE E550 TG provides outstanding hardware compatibility. This chassis can house up to 420 mm DIY radiators on the bottom and M/B side, 420 mm/360 mm AIO radiators on the M/B side, an air cooler with a maximum height of 166 mm, and up to eight 120 mm fans or six 140 mm fans. This chassis offers outstanding flexibility, allowing you to create the dream cooling solution for your high-end components.

The right chamber of the CTE E550 TG provides ample space and numerous anchor points, making cable management a breeze with the included Velcro straps and cable ties in the accessory box. Additionally, the removable filters at the top, bottom, and right side of the chassis ensure optimal dust protection for the components and are easily removable for cleaning, enhancing your installation experience.

The CTE E550 TG Mid Tower Chassis combines aesthetics and functionality, featuring an ultra-wide viewing angle, three-way GPU installation, and support for the latest hidden-connector motherboards. All four color editions are now available for purchase, and don't miss out on this exceptional CTE E550 TG!

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[Caring1]

Nope, dumb design.

 

[Chrispy_]

This looks like a case that uses tempered glass as a structural component. Presumably the front and back panes aren't removable otherwise this thing is just a floppy wet noodle that's only supported on one of four sides by the typical ThermalTake 0.5mm SECC.

Probably quite nice for an exhibition build but the idea of building into that case and then shipping the built PC in the original case box is a 100% resounding "no".

 

[AnarchoPrimitiv]

This looks like a case that uses tempered glass as a structural component. Presumably the front and back panes aren't removable otherwise this thing is just a floppy wet noodle that's only supported on one of four sides by the typical ThermalTake 0.5mm SECC.

Probably quite nice for an exhibition build but the idea of building into that case and then shipping the built PC in the original case box is a 100% resounding "no".

An issue that can be easily overcome by making the back panel out of thicker material or through design/structural choices such as corrugated.

Personally I like the case and think it'd look in white

 

[FoulOnWhite]

Squint and its a o11D

 

[TheDeeGee]

What the hell is point of this when the PSU cable still comes out the traditional end?

The only thing this case achieves is pain in the ass cabling.

This looks like a case that uses tempered glass as a structural component. Presumably the front and back panes aren't removable otherwise this thing is just a floppy wet noodle that's only supported on one of four sides by the typical ThermalTake 0.5mm SECC.

Probably quite nice for an exhibition build but the idea of building into that case and then shipping the built PC in the original case box is a 100% resounding "no".

I'm glad my O11D Evo XL has a support bar in the corner for that reason (removable with 4 screws), otherwise it's impossible to properly lift it without seriously flexing the front top half.

 

[Chrispy_]

An issue that can be easily overcome by making the back panel out of thicker material or through design/structural choices such as corrugated.

Personally I like the case and think it'd look in white

It doesn't look like they've done that.

From what I can tell the motherboard tray and back panel form a thin steel box where the motherboard tray is mostly open cutout holes for cooler mounting, SSDs, cable routing with a few pieces to connect motherboard standoffs. The back panel is mostly solid but it's too far away from the unsupported glass sides to really offer any structural support.

I don't think people move display cases like this around very much anyway, it's just not practical - so the strength of the case isn't really something you'd worry about once built (and I've already said it wouldn't be a case I'd choose if the system was ever going to need shipping).

 

[Upgrayedd]

Ah yes make a pretty case but make sure all the spaghetti cables come out of the top, it'll look so good.

Who thought bringing the messy cables of the rear of a case to the top would look any amount of good.

Edit: wait... you gotta take the top off to plug stuff in? Bend all my cables up? Get lost

 

[tpuuser256]

From what I read, it's indeed a good idea to avoid shipping full builds altogether...

I love TTs design choices lately, prettier than other brands on average.