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FormD T1 vs Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB: Comparison
FormD T1 and Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB separate most on cpu cooler clearance: FormD T1 at 71, Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB at 175, 59% in favour of Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB. GPU Clearance splits them by another 26%, again favouring Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Motherboard Support | Mini-ITX | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | SFF / Mini-ITX | Mid-Tower |
| Panel Type | CNC-milled solid aluminum panels | Mesh front panel, tempered glass side |
| GPU Clearance | 312-26% | 420 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 71-59% | 175 |
| Included Fans | 0 | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Side up to 240mm (panel swap required) | Front 420mm, Top 360mm |
| Front USB-C | true | true |
Price comparison
| Retailer | FormD T1 | Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB |
|---|---|---|
| FormD | View on FormD | |
| SFF Network | View on SFF Network | |
| 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
FormD T1
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A cult favorite for a reason, just go in knowing you're buying a shell, not a complete kit.
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.