Cooler Master ELITE 500 ODD
Cooler Master ELITE 500 ODD
The Cooler Master ELITE 500 PC case with ODD provides a robust foundation for building a Midi Tower workstation or gaming rig. This black case with a steel construction features a 5.25" bay at the front for a DVD or Blu-ray reader. The interior, with its emphasis on high compatibility, easily accommodates long graphics cards and large processor coolers without interfering with other hardware. It is equipped with dust filters on the underside, which help to keep the interior clean. The layout of the interior supports efficient airflow, which can be enhanced by installing a water cooling system with radiators up to 360mm on the front panel.
Midi Tower
Case size
163mm
Max. processor cooler height
400mm
Max. graphics card length
1×
Number of installed fans
6×
Total number of fan positions
Key features of the Cooler Master ELITE 500 with ODD PC case
- Constructed from steel and plastic
- Motherboard support for ATX, mATX, mITX formats
- Space for graphics cards up to 400mm in length
- Processor cooler height allows for tower coolers
- Ample storage space with multiple drive installation bays
- Front panel features USB connectors and an audio jack
- Includes an external bay for an optical drive
Durable construction and traditional features
The all-metal chassis uses solid steel sheets, ensuring high stability and a longer lifespan. The opaque side panel helps to dampen noise from internal components and maintains a clean, unobtrusive design without any glass elements. It is equipped with dust filters on the underside to ensure cleanliness. A practical addition is the external 5.25" bay on the front panel, where you can install an optical drive, fan controller or other expansion modules.
Space for high-performance hardware and storage
The internal layout supports ATX, mATX and mITX motherboards and offers plenty of space. The case accommodates graphics cards up to 400mm long and processor coolers up to 163mm high, which enables the construction of high-performance builds. The storage system includes five 2.5" SSD bays and two combined 3.5" or 2.5" drive bays, so you can easily adapt the capacity to your needs.
Cooling, connectivity and maintenance
A rear 120mm fan takes care of heat dissipation. The system can be expanded to a total of six fans. The front section supports the installation of a water-cooling radiator and the top panel can handle radiators up to 240mm, which contributes to effective temperature management even under high load. The front control panel offers two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and a combined audio jack, while the bottom-mounted power supply and dust filters make cable management and regular maintenance easier.
Motherboard formats
- ATX
- mATX (Micro ATX)
- mITX (Mini ITX)
Fans
- Front fan size: 2×140mm, 3×120mm
- Top fan size: 2×120mm, 2×140mm
- Rear fan size: 1×120mm
Ports
- USB 3.2 Gen 1
- 3.5mm jack (microphone/headphone)
Specifications
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Specifications can be changed without notice. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
