Introduction

I would like to thank Thermaltake for supplying the review sample.


Thermaltake offers a wide range of cases, many of which utilize their LCD Panels. In the past those offerings came in dedicated SKUs - one without the screen and another chassis with the display. The Tower variant was a pioneer in going the modular route with an upgrade panel. The same now holds true for the Ceres 500 TG ARGB which we are reviewing here. You may purchase it in black or white and then decide to grab an upgrade kit with the screen later down the line. Sporting a wide body with steel elements in the front panel design, the Ceres 500 TG ARGB is one of the few classic sized ATX enclosures out there that ship with four 140 mm fans, so it will be interesting to see how it performs as well.

Specifications

Packaging

The Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB chassis ships in a brown cardboard box with an image of the case on both larger sides. A sticker will let you know which variant you will be receiving. On the smaller panels, there is a specification table as well as another image of the chassis.


The case is protected by a pair of Styrofoam spacers on the front and back of the enclosure. A plastic bag is also used to keep scratches and fingerprints away from the Ceres 500 TG ARGB during the packing process at the factory.