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Thermaltake CTE E550 TG mid-tower case in gravel sand green aluminum with three tempered glass panels

Thermaltake

Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Gravel Sand PC case CA-1Z8-00MGWN-00

SKU CH-TPAB-EABSV MPN CA-1Z8-00MGWN-00

Mid-tower ATX case with three tempered glass panels, dual-chamber layout and support for hidden-connector motherboards

  • Housing materialAluminum
  • Supported motherboard sizesMicro ATX
  • Side panel type3 x Sides Tempered Glass Panel
  • Expansion card slots1
  • Included fansNo Fan Installed
  • 40mm fans1
  • Three tempered glass panels give an ultra-wide view of the build
  • Dual chamber layout separates power supply and cables for cleaner airflow
  • Hidden-connector motherboard support works with ASUS BTF, MSI PROJECT ZERO and GIGABYTE PROJECT STEALTH boards
  • Three-way VGA mounting offers rotational PCIe slots and a floating bracket for flexible graphics installation
  • Front I/O provides two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port and HD audio

CTE E550 TG Gravel Sand Mid Tower

The Thermaltake CTE E550 TG is an ATX mid-tower chassis finished in a distinctive green aluminium exterior. Three tempered glass side panels provide an ultra-wide view of the internal hardware. A dual-chamber layout separates the motherboard tray from power and storage areas to improve airflow and cable routing.

Builders using hidden-connector motherboards

This case targets enthusiasts building with ASUS BTF, MSI PROJECT ZERO or GIGABYTE PROJECT STEALTH boards that route connectors behind the tray. The single expansion slot and Micro ATX motherboard limit restrict use to compact, specialised builds. Full-size ATX boards or multi-card configurations are not supported.

Micro ATX motherboard compatibility

The chassis accepts Micro ATX motherboards only, dictating the platform choice for any build. CPU coolers up to 165 mm tall and power supplies up to 400 mm long fit within the structure. Radiator support extends to 420 mm for custom liquid-cooling loops.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameThermaltake
Part numberCC-9011268-WW
Product typeATX Mid Tower
Product colorGreen
Ports & slots
Expansion card slots1
Size & build
Housing materialAluminum
Side panel type3 x Sides Tempered Glass Panel
80mm fan count1
Product dimensions22 inx 10.6 inx 20.2 in
Shipping weight16.51 kg
Package size610 × 610 × 356 mm
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizesMicro ATX
CPU cooler height limit165 mm
PSU length limit400 mm
In the box
Included itemsTempered Glass
More details
Included fansNo Fan Installed
40mm fans1
60mm fans5
70mm fans1
120mm fan count1
140mm fans4
180mm fans4
200mm fans1
220mm fans1
250mm fans2
360mm fans2

Questions about this item

What motherboard form factor fits the CTE E550 TG Gravel Sand case?

The chassis accepts Micro ATX motherboards only, with a maximum CPU cooler height of 165 mm and a PSU length limit of 400 mm.

How do I install a graphics card using the three-way VGA options?

Use the rotational PCIe slots or the floating VGA bracket; the single expansion slot opening means you must choose one mounting orientation before securing the card.

What fan or radiator maintenance should I plan for later?

No fans come pre-installed, so you will add up to six 140 mm fans, three 120 mm fans, and radiators up to 420 mm; dust filters on the intake panels need periodic cleaning.

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