Cooler Master ELITE 502 Mid-Tower Black – Tempered Glass Panel & 3x 120mm ARGB Fans — 410mm GPU Clearance, 420mm Radiator Support & USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C

Design & Build

• Case Type: Mid Tower
• Colors: Black
• Materials:
  • Exterior: Steel
  • Right Side Panel: Steel
  • Left Side Panel: TG (Tempered Glass)
• Dimensions:
  • With Protrusions: 474 × 230 × 481 mm (L × W × H)
  • Without Protrusions: 435 × 230 × 465 mm (L × W × H)
• Volume: 49.73 L (including protrusions)

Compatibility & Layout

• Motherboard Support:
  • Mini-ITX
  • Micro-ATX
  • ATX (including back-connector motherboards)
  • E-ATX (up to 12" × 10.9" / 30.5 cm × 27.7 cm; may impact cable management)
• Expansion Slots: 7
• Drive Bays:
  • 2 × 3.5" Drive Bays
  • 2 × 2.5" Drive Bays (expandable up to 6 total)
  • 0 × 5.25" Optical Drive Bays
• Maximum Component Clearance:
  • CPU Cooler Height: 170 mm
  • GPU Length: 360 mm (with 3.5" HDD bracket) / 410 mm (without front radiator)
  • PSU Length: 170 mm / 210 mm (without HDD cage)
• Cable Routing: 33–35 mm behind motherboard tray

Cooling & Airflow

• Pre-installed Fans:
  • Front: 3 × 120mm ARGB Fans
  • Top: None
  • Rear: None
• Fan Support:
  • Front (Filtered): 3 × 140mm or 3 × 120mm
  • Top (Filtered): 2 × 140mm or 3 × 120mm
  • Rear: 1 × 120mm
• Radiator Support:
  • Front: 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360 / 420 mm (Limit: 457 × 140 × 27 mm)
  • Top: 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360 mm
  • Rear: 120 mm
• Dust Filters: Top, Front, Bottom (removable for easy cleaning)

I/O Panel

• 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port
• 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port
• 1 × 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack (headphone/microphone)

Power Supply

• Type: Standard ATX (Not included)
• Support: ATX power supplies

Key Features

• Back-Connector Motherboard Support: Compatible with modern back-panel connector motherboards for cleaner cable management
• Tempered Glass Side Panel: Showcase your build with the TG left side panel
• ARGB Fans: 3 pre-installed 120mm ARGB fans for vibrant lighting and airflow
• Extensive Radiator Support: Front support up to 420mm radiators for extreme cooling
• Flexible Storage: Removable HDD cage for increased GPU clearance or PSU length
• Dust Protection: Comprehensive dust filters on top, front, and bottom