Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB Showcase BUILD!

[@KitGuruTech]

Mini-screens in a desktop PC - yay or nay? Could be useful for certain usecases but I'm not sure i'd remember to look at it...

[@mikep9418]

I fitted my own in my 4000D. Good for monitoring gpu temps, fps, etc whilst gaming. And a clock is always handy to know when to stop gaming and go to bed 🤣

[@donkeysunited]

I'd prefer it to be bigger and to be able to create my own customised screen, rather than selecting from one of the case manufacturer's. It's the difference between seeing only the CPU temperature or seeing "everything" on one screen. £110 just to see the CPU temp (or any one other measurement) is not worth it.

[@Cuzbanger]

Yay, but not at that price.

[@JoshuaCBrown]

@@donkeysunited Typically, you can have it cycle, so it'll go through all of your temps(cpu, gpu, fan speed, etc.) if you want.

[@jesternangel]

nay

[@Pabula]

Really nice case, thermaltake has come a long way.

[@inlovewithmycar7085]

They have in the last year. I’m pretty sure Leo is helping them.

[@lucifersheadscarf6988]

That’s actually a really impressive case. They seem to be improving.

[@MyNameIsJaredGates]

Definitely, they seem to be going the practical route with their more consumer-friendly parts and then releasing separate parts for those crazy looking build.

[@asdf51501]

I've been seeing this case advertised a lot lately, so it's nice to see a build in it. Looks good! Thermals would be interesting.

[@Vandellyr.]

I ended up getting this case for my build after watching your video. It's a great case. Was really easy to build in.

[@sooperfy]

what color did you get?

[@Vandellyr.]

White@@sooperfy

[@markkennedy4055]

Nice one Leo, Like it a lot!

[@sascenturion]

Nice build with some great hardware and a nice case , i like the option of the LCD screen but ...that GPU holder looks terrible. Pity no thermal/ performance results after the build Thanks again guy's 👍

[@Rsafdyk]

Case looks promising, hope there will be version without TG. As for the LCD panel slot, wish there was accessory there with 5.25 bay. :P

[@gogopowerrangers6596]

I’ve noticed in the last year that thermaltake seem to be listening to people and improving things. It’s good to see Leo checking them out and creating builds. I just wish I had some kind of idea how well it cools with some kind of thermal data on hand.

[@ectoplasm]

I love the way the white one looks -- it gives me like, Compaq machine vibes from the late 90s but update to suit modern design aesthetics and tastes. I saw there's supposed to be a green one that I'd love to get but haven't seen on their site. Would also love to get this in beige.

[@CantTreadOnMe]

This is my case but in black. Im building it this weekend. I7 12700k, tomahawk mobo and 4070 ti. Update, this case is a beginners dream case to work with. Very quality, organized and straightforward with tons of room and all necessary bits to work with. But I also want to say after all the videos of building I watched over the years I thought I would be a pro but it's really not as easy as yt videos make them out to be. The motherboard is easiest and funnest part. Setting up an air cooler for cpu is tricky so just get the real directions for whatever your cooler is cuz tou wont figure it out nor do it right winging it, truust me. Lol Arctic Freezer Duo 34 cooler seemed straightforward to me byt it wasnt and I had ro scan a qr code to get real directions which is why I didnt bother at first. Anyways another tricky part is the wiring especially and setting up the wires on mobo. I think I got all my fans setup right now finally but idk for sure. I got the 3 pins in the Jrainbow and the the 4 pins on the case fan 4 pin on mobo. Msi z690 Tomahawk ddr4 board so from what I understand the 3 pin jrainbow headers are for msi sync software to control colors. Im assuming the 4 pin is in case fan headers will allow me to control fan speed? I hope someone reads this and tells me im on right track. I dont wanna mess up my fans and mobo and it's way harder to find the information than I expected. Anyways I got everything dome so far except psu and gpu and plugging the rest of wires in and im worried about this part too cuz wires!!! And where do they go!? Oh and another thing. Half of the screws for my mobo posts too screw to case didnt fit so I used the storage card screws that fit great. Im baffled by it. No different sizes which is what I originally thought. They just wouldnt tighten in and some did. Im worried about yhat too even though its secured good but im thinking im doing something wrong maybe but I dont think so.

[@DmitriyIvanoff]

How is the dust filters on the front panel? Is is easy to get to?

[@CantTreadOnMe]

@@DmitriyIvanoff Hey so the front dust filter and all the dust filters on top and bottom do come off very easily but also stay nice and secure too. This case is awesome man. Very cool and great airflow. Everything works perfectly for mine. I added 2 ct140 argb fans on top as exhaust and they all match and sync up beautifully.

[@p0ffjr]

@@CantTreadOnMe Hey sir, might if I ask how are your gpu and cpu temps? Also, did the extra 2 fans on the top helped at all with the temps, thanks.

[@ectoplasm]

@@p0ffjr Another video showed that the CPU at max stress (an I9-13900K, if I recall correctly) veered around 100 C. The GPU (I forget what it was, but it was a 30 series, I believe) was apparently at a steady 60 C at max stress, so at an average load it should cool pretty well.

[@watching_events447]

Quite like this one. Looks like good cooling potential and loads of room for a big GPU

[@whocares0503]

Really reminds me of the Lian Li Lancool III. It even costs the same... I still want to see more ATX 3.0 psus, especially with the side plug-in cables... But Lian Li has the MUCH better RGB fan system, positive lock on and one wire in the last fan.

[@johnerikson2443]

Yeah reminds me of the lancool 3 too.

[@TheSjuris]

The fans that Thermaltake uses here are pretty good too. Only 1 wire and 1 ARGB wire everything else is daisy chained and managed easily. Also does not need a hub or additional bloatware.

[@teinmich4411]

Greetings from Greece. Great Video Leo! We would like to see the thermals of this case if it's possible before buying! 😁

[@justindavis7600]

How is pricing in Greece of this case ?

[@teinmich4411]

@Justin Davis 198.55€ for the black version and 222,61€ for the snow version plus 152.00€ for the lcd panel. Which I think it's a waste of money in my opinion

[@watch3r9]

excellent case. how are the temps?

[@qT_p13]

For LCD screens I think the whole diagnostic thing is over-rated, but showing off logos, ads and just the bling factor of it can enhance your display if its in say a shop or twitch stream or something. This case looks real nice though I like your build. I like that it comes with proper fans and a gpu support as well.

[@buyingastairwaytoheaven5252]

I think if you use it right it’s a nice addition to a build.

[@darknessblades]

Any thermal stats for the case?

[@Marcelis]

Looking forward to building in this case. Got the case for almost 50% off😊

[@theonlyredspecial]

Wow really ? Amazing

[@Marcelis]

@@theonlyredspecial yep $83. Last one too. Took the case I bought the day before right back.😄

[@datapro007]

"I've never met a case I didn't like" - Leo

[@MatrixProHD]

I got this case and also got a 360mm AIO for the front. I’m curious to know because of the fan/radiator tray in the front, if doing a push-pull configuration, do you need to put the fans on the front of the tray?

[@gss7289]

Thank You Sir!

[@toonnut1]

Are you doing a video on the performance/temps

[@KitGuruTech]

I don't think we have any plans for a review but my judgement is the case feels fine. The lower front fan is pretty much inline with the PSU shroud so you lose part of the effect but everything else looks good and there is a huge amount of mesh. Leo

[@jasonhenninger8220]

Still somewhat disappointed that Thermaltake doesn't have a grey/green cooler called the THC420.

[@animalyze7120]

Nice review, Yes that 420 cooler is a bit much not only in size but necessity, unless you're cranking huge overclocks a standard 240, 280 or 360 at max will keep any cpu cool so long as the bios has been fixed of course. People way over think cooling these days just as they did with thermal compound. Keep up the great vids (A year late lol)

[@KitGuruTech]

Thank you for the comment !

[@Antares_A.]

Hello! Isn't possible to place 3x140mm fan on top, direct under the upper cover (between frame and top cover)?

[@showdodoc]

Anyone knows if you can add a 120mm fan at the bottom? Saw a video showing a fan underneath but no info on it.

[@markotto1767]

or 140 also...?

[@konepolska]

Would a 420 - 38mm thick radiator + fans fit at front of this case? Liquid Freezer II 420 A-RGB

[@noname-vl6vy]

can you put a 5.25 drive on the bottom panel? (the one intended for the display attachment?

[@volvot6rdesignawd702]

ive got this case using the Asus Rog Crosshair x670e gene , Ryzen 5 7600x ,7900xtx red devil , Arctic freezer ii 420mm .. To start i used 2 of the 3 included front ct 140 fans in the top and the included rear ct 140 .. Yes the arctic freezer ii 420mm is a very tight squeeze because of the thicker rad so using the included p 140 arctic fans it only just fits ( had to leave 2 of the bottom fan screws off ) i also put 2 extra p140 fans as a push pull on the rad for 2 reasons to push some more air into the vertically mounted 7900xtx red devil and to fill the case up without the second fan using the arctic 420 AIO you could easily fit up to a 37cm long GPU and easy 4 to 5 slot gpu without being to close to the TG panel as for thermals its pretty good and apart from the obvious TG panel its basically all mesh with filters .. temps are 60c gpu temp and junction is about 85c on the gpu while gaming but i can drop that with some tuning ( undervolt /fan curve ) and the cpu wont go over 84c in R23 mind you its not surprising with a huge rad and we know the x model cpus love to go straight for 95c as default !! bit on the big side but if you want a 420mm rad case thats almost all mesh this is it !! there are better options if your happy using a 360mm rad i just wanted the 420mm for the upcoming x3d cpus and the ceres 500 is a very good case for that

[@bobsmithson8592]

Would you recommend the case ?

[@johnc0817]

Thanks for providing that information. I was going to ask what is the amount of space between the power supply shroud and the removable fan bracket as that space looks very narrow. Thermaltake's website and user manual do not specify thickness of radiator allowed.

[@volvot6rdesignawd702]

@@johnc0817 its about 35mm being as the Arctic is basically the thickest AIO rad out there it fits only just most other AIO rads are a max of 27mm .. Now thicker custom loop 420s wont fit unless (which is not a issue once you remove the drive caddy) want to get creative with a dremel and cut the gap out more which would work.. the whole drive caddy can be removed which i did to fit the arctic in there and give me flow though the rad..

[@volvot6rdesignawd702]

@@bobsmithson8592 if you want a 420mm rad case then yes its well built and fits alot in it.. Being as the arctic 420mm has one of if not the thickest rad of any other AIO on the market then yes this is the best mid ish tower case ive found to fit said AIO .. That said for a 360mm rad there is alot better and smaller cases out there and i really prefer sff builds but the old saying necessity is the cause of invention rings true here

[@johnc0817]

@@volvot6rdesignawd702 I thought the Arctic AIOs are 38mm but if you were able to fit it, that's great. Just checked Microcenter and it goes for 170. I got the Phanteks G500A a few weeks ago for the same price. From what I can tell, it's more spacious for custom loops and AIOs than the TT but it's user preference. I fit the Arctic 420 in a push/pull config and a custom 240 loop at the top for my GPU. Thanks again for that info!

[@iamahappybunny7640]

Does it cool well ?

[@2009numan]

why didn't you just use the existing front fans with AIO, then put the three fans that cam with AIO in the top of the case, if they are the same fans.

[@KitGuruTech]

Perhaps it wasn't clear in the video but I didn't realise the AIO comes with CT140 fans until I had moved the case fans to the roof. Leo

[@amdforlife5591]

Having some thermal performance would have really helped.

[@opfreakx7661]

Kit wants to claim they are unbaised, but half the videos are just ads.

[@RetroTeddyBear]

the front I/O placement is one of the biggest selling points for me. With proper computer location being on the desk, I do not understand the current trend of "front" I/O being on the top of cases.

[@vlefteris]

To help you understand, each user has different needs. The front placement is for people who put their case on the floor.

[@skidrow-black]

No Thermals ?

[@user-pn5ef3gd1o]

What do you think is better compared to the ceres 500 and Lancool 3?

[@certaindeath7776]

ceres 500 has somehwat decent dust filters. lancool just sucks in whats flying around, have fun with high maintenance intervalls. another reason i pick ceres is the front IO placement. when i place the pc on my desk to my right, the IO on the left side of the case is a perfect fit. i also found the be quiet 802 very interesting, but its a bit more expensive, and the IO is in front top.

[@victorhughgo2376]

It's a spacious case, good airflow but it has issues. Build quality issues, design issues. Don't try to mount SSD's on that front plate or when you do and it's time to use the SATA power cable (always with three plugs on it), and the SATA mobo plugs/cables, you will come to find that you can't plug in the SATA PSU power cables because the SSD's are too flush with the surface of the mounting plate and the two attached plugs on the same cable are too close together when it's stacked on top of the other, the two plugs plug in at a slight concerning angle, (I bought a two SSD drive bracket just in case I ran into a problem and that came in real handy but I had to use cable ties to lock it down to the bottom of the case). If I didn't need a 360mm cooler for my particular CPU choice, I would never have purchased this particular case knowing about it what I know now after the build. It took me 20 hours over two days (took a few breaks), two days dealing with this case and it's issues. The first issue was when I opened up the box and the latch for the glass door fell apart, I HAD TO SUPER GLUE it together with Gorilla Glue. The inside cap was rusted and the TINY flat screw that attaches the knob you use to twist it closed and hold the door in that position would not screw into the knob. The super glue worked though and this was the fist hurdle among many others I had to overcome using this case for my last build. There are 4 teeny tiny screws holding on that glass door and I had to take that off a few times, don't lose the screws. It's easy enough to do. Good luck finding replacement screws if you do. Those big glass boxes that are popular, like the Hyte Y60, I can understand why people like that kind of case. I bought the CERES 500 with the RGB fans but I couldn't get the RGB to work, the fans work but not the RGB. My 360mm AIO has three RGB fans and that works and the white translucent fans sort of glow from the light of that and it's good enough for me.

[@ericvalentine1497]

Remove one top fan just for AIO tubes, they should have designed this better..

[@brassmule]

I think the issue here is that the AIO should be installed with tubes down for optimal function (see Gamer's Nexus video on this topic), and if there is no room for that on the bottom then the AIO should be mounted at the top. It's not clear from this video if there is room to install the 420mm AIO on the front with tubes down, meaning it's possible that effectively the largest AIO one can use on this case is a 360 top-mounted AIO. Every other video I can find that uses a 420mm AIO installs it with tubes up, however, so either they're just doing it wrong because they don't know better, or it's not possible to install with tubes down. In the winter, my cats love to sleep on top of my current PC case with a top mounted AIO, and I think if I were to purchase this case I would at most get a 360mm AIO for it and use the top mounted solution.

[@Rygoat]

On the offchance someone sees this comment, if I fill all the spots for 3.5" HDD's are there any spots left for 2.5" SSD's?

[@tommylippold3205]

sucks you can do 3 420 on the top and a 420 aio on the front at the same time, i wonder if a 360 would fit in the front with 420 on the top

[@tommylippold3205]

well i guess if i did that i would just go 360 on top

[@LindaLooUK]

Not a fan of the look of the GPU holder but I think it would look a lot better in the black version. The LCD screen is a bit of a gimmick really and rather over-priced: I use AIDA64 to display CPU, motherboard and GPU temps in the bottom right-hand corner of my ultra wide screen.

[@powermaster5004]

I like the lcd screen it genuinely could be useful

[@fairycat]

The GPU support bracket looks bad. Thanks for review.

[@geofftatesmate7748]

Yeah that’s the weakness

[@markotto1767]

Look is not the first problem. Graphic card's sagging is worse, and this bracket is one of the smartest and secure on the market

[@user-ip4qn9jj7k]

전면에 420달면 후면에는 팬120mm짜리로 3개 안들어가는거죠? 12:55

[@KitGuruTech]

We don't have any 120mm fans installed because we decided to use 140mm throughout Leo

[@user-ip4qn9jj7k]

@@KitGuruTech thanks

[@2009numan]

monochrome means a single colour, not black and white

[@KitGuruTech]

Monochrome means black and white OR a single colour (presumably because black isn't a colour and pure white gets a bit dull) Leo

[@2009numan]

@@KitGuruTech neither is white technically its a shade

[@LifeIsButaBluff]

I like the idea of a small screen for displaying temps etc but this case is not for me, I don’t like the front end design.

[@bobsmithson8592]

Why ?

[@Whaler_99]

In Canada this case is so over priced to make it not even a consideration in any build. So many better and cheaper options.

[@larwiemcdonnel5322]

How much does it cost there ?

[@wiziek]

so what are better options in your opinion? a lot of cases have gone up in prices, you;d be hard to get 4x140 fans and familiar size for same kind of price, like fractal meshify 2 is same price or more expensive, same with fractal torrent, corsair cases are even worse

[@bigarmydave]

Ridiculous display panel pricing though!

[@vensroofcat6415]

Mini-screen - you could have GPU pricing/availability info there for the next GPU apocalypse? 🤣 Long term there is really no use in the usual temps or fan speed on screen. You already know them and they are also overrated, borderline useless numbers. But some stock info or lets say birthdays of your family and friends, to do lists could make sense.

[@perdomot]

That gpu bracket is atrocious. Why have a clear side panel just to put a bar right in front of your gear???

[@markotto1767]

Look is not the first problem. Graphic card's sagging is worse, and this bracket is one of the smartest and secure on the market

[@Goryglory0209]

Dust Magnet

[@mcdazz2011]

My heart went all a flutter when you mentioned an LCD Display - and then you showed it. Very underwhelming.

[@akumarus]

To sum up this case in one word - 'Boring'

[@Keystone762]

Seems very functional however

[@sascenturion]

Nice build with some great hardware and a nice case , i like the option of the LCD screen but ...that GPU holder looks terrible. Pity no thermal/ performance results after the build Thanks again guy's 👍