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ASUS TUF Gaming GT502 vs Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB: Comparison
What is the difference between ASUS TUF Gaming GT502 and Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB?
Expect a near tie. The closest thing to a difference is gpu clearance, ASUS TUF Gaming GT502 400 mm against Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB 420 mm. On cpu cooler clearance there is little in it, 163 mm on the ASUS TUF Gaming GT502 versus 175 mm on the Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB. There is a split on motherboard support as well, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX on the ASUS TUF Gaming GT502 versus E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX on the Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB. Panel type is not the same on both, Tempered glass left side and front panel on the ASUS TUF Gaming GT502 versus Mesh front panel, tempered glass side on the Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB.
Which should you buy, ASUS TUF Gaming GT502 or Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB?
The ASUS TUF Gaming GT502 is the one to take for All-TUF Gaming component builds and dual radiator custom loop or AIO builds, though it is the wrong buy for small desks with limited space and budget builds not needing dual 360mm support. The Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB suits 420mm AIO or custom loop builds and flagship GPU builds needing maximum clearance, though it is not built for small desks with limited space and budget builds not needing 420mm radiator support. Our rating of the ASUS TUF Gaming GT502 (8/10): A strong enthusiast ATX case on its own merits, and an easy pick if you're building an all-TUF Gaming system. Our rating of the Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB (8/10): one of the best mid-towers for 420mm radiator support and flagship-length GPUs without stepping up to a full-tower case.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Case type and front usb-c read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Specs and benchmarks
Motherboard Support
- ASUS TUF Gaming GT502
- ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB
- E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Case Type
- ASUS TUF Gaming GT502
- Mid-Tower
- Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB
- Mid-Tower
Panel Type
- ASUS TUF Gaming GT502
- Tempered glass left side and front panel
- Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB
- Mesh front panel, tempered glass side
GPU Clearance
- ASUS TUF Gaming GT502
- 400 mm-5%
- Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB
- 420 mmBest
CPU Cooler Clearance
- ASUS TUF Gaming GT502
- 163 mm-7%
- Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB
- 175 mmBest
Front USB-C
- ASUS TUF Gaming GT502
- Yes
- Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS TUF Gaming GT502 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB if you want the higher GPU clearance (420 mm vs 400 mm) and the higher CPU cooler clearance (175 mm vs 163 mm).
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS TUF Gaming GT502 | Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB |
|---|---|---|
| ASUS Store | View on ASUS Store | |
| Thermaltake | View on Thermaltake |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming GT502
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A strong enthusiast ATX case on its own merits, and an easy pick if you're building an all-TUF Gaming system.
Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB
8 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the best mid-towers for 420mm radiator support and flagship-length GPUs without stepping up to a full-tower case.