PC case Cooler Master Elite 500 ODD Midi Tower Black

The Cooler Master Elite 500 ODD is a Midi Tower PC case engineered for optimized airflow and broad component compatibility. Finished in black with a bottom-mounted power supply layout, the Elite 500 ODD supports ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards and offers a balance between cooling potential and upgrade room. The front panel includes a large filtered intake to bring fresh air into both air-cooled and liquid-cooled systems, and the case ships with a pre-installed 120 mm rear fan.

Advantages

The chassis provides substantial front ventilation and support for multiple fan and radiator configurations so cooling performance is maintained under load. It offers a ventilated PSU shroud to accommodate actively or passively cooled power supplies, a removable HDD cage for flexible storage or radiator clearance, and options for tempered glass or steel left-side panels. The ODD variant adds a 5.25" bay and slightly increased depth to support longer graphics cards.

Suitable for

• Home and office desktop builds requiring efficient airflow
• Mid-range gaming systems with upgradable graphics cards (up to 400 mm in ODD version)
• Workstations that may use liquid cooling or multiple fans/radiators
• Users who want a clean interior with PSU cover and tool-less drive installation

Key specifications

• Form factor: Midi Tower
• Supported motherboards: ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
• Drive bays: up to 2x 3.5" and up to 5x 2.5" (depending on version)
• External bay: 1x 5.25" (ODD version)
• Pre-installed fans: 1x 120 mm rear
• Fan support: up to six fans; front/top/rear radiator support
• GPU clearance: up to 350 mm (400 mm in ODD version)
• CPU cooler height clearance: up to 161 mm
• Material: steel and plastic; colour: black
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 204 x 464 x 455 mm
• Weight: 5.25 kg
• Front I/O: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A), single 4-pole headset jack

How to use

Install a compatible ATX, Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX motherboard onto the tray, mount the power supply in the bottom compartment behind the ventilated shroud, and route cables through the available cutouts to maintain airflow. Configure storage using the removable HDD cage or the mounting locations behind the motherboard tray. For liquid cooling, fit radiators in supported front, top or rear positions and adjust the HDD cage position or remove it to make room for larger radiators or longer PSUs. Use the tool-less mounting system for quick installation of drives.

Recommendations

For best cooling results, keep intake filters clean, install a balanced fan configuration (intake at front, exhaust at rear/top), and verify GPU and PSU clearance before purchasing the longest or widest components. Choose the ODD version only if you need a 5.25" drive bay or the additional depth for very long graphics cards.