The Elite 500 case is an excellent solution for optimized cooling, allowing fresh air intake for both air and liquid cooling systems. It is a cost-effective option for professional use and can accommodate a liquid cooler as well as the largest graphics cards. The front panel features a large mesh for airflow, and the case can support up to six fans as well as a cooler at the front, top, and rear. The power supply cover is ventilated, enabling the installation of cooling components with the fan facing up or down, which also allows for the installation of a passive-cooled power supply.
The case can fit graphics cards up to 350 mm in length and CPU coolers up to 161 mm in height. The hard drive bay is removable, allowing for the installation of a larger power supply.
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PC case design | Midi Tower |
Number of 3.5" drive slots (internal) | 2x |
Max. length graphics card | 350 mm |
Max. height CPU cooler | 163 mm |
Max length of power supply | 160 mm |
Item number | 16197283 |
Manufacturer | Cooler Master |
Category | PC case |
Manufacturer no. | E500-KNNN-S00 |
Release date | 2.7.2021 |
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Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Material group | Metal, Plastic |
Material | Plastic, Steel |
PC case design | Midi Tower |
Form factor | ATX, Micro ATX (mATX), Mini-ITX |
Number of 3.5" drive slots (external) | 2x |
Number of 3.5" drive slots (internal) | 2x |
"Number of 2.5""/3.5"" combination slots" | 2x |
"Number of 2.5"" drive slots" | 3x |
Number of expansion card slots | 7x |
Max. length graphics card | 350 mm |
Max. height CPU cooler | 163 mm |
Max length of power supply | 160 mm |
Exact USB ports | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (2x) |
Number of fans | 1x |
Number of fan slots | 7x |
Fans included | 1x 120mm |
Fan mount locations | 3x 120mm |
Fans included | 1x 120mm |
Fan mount locations | 1x 120mm |
Radiator mount locations | 1x max. 120mm |
Fan mount locations | 1x 120mm, 1x 140mm, 2x 120mm, 2x 140mm, 3x 120mm |
Radiator mount locations | 1x max. 120mm, 1x max. 140mm, 1x max. 240mm, 1x max. 280mm |
Fan mount locations | 3x 120mm |
Fans included | 1x 120mm |
Country of origin | Germany |
CO₂ emissions | 37.08 kg |
Climate contribution | CHF 0.88 |
Height | 45.50 cm |
Length | 40.90 cm |
Width | 20.40 cm |
Weight | 4.69 kg |
Length | 50.50 cm |
Width | 47 cm |
Height | 27.20 cm |
Weight | 5.59 kg |
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Source: Digitec GalaxusThe Cooler Master Elite 500 is a rock-solid midi tower that meets many basic requirements for an unobtrusive and spacious case. However, for the features on offer, the overall price is currently too high in our view.