THERMALTAKE CTE E600 MX (01) PDF MANUAL

Case Type	Mid Tower
Dimension (H*W*D)	558.5 x 270 x 513 mm (21.99 x 10.63 x 20.2 inch)
Panel	Tempered Glass x 2
Material	SPCC
Drive Bays	2 x 3.5″, 2 x 2.5″
Expansion Slots	7
Motherboards	6.7″ x 6.7″ (Mini ITX), 9.6″ x 9.6″ (Micro ATX), 12″ x 9.6″ (ATX), 12″ x 10.5″ (E-ATX)
I/O Port	USB 3.0 x 2, Type-C x 1, HD Audio x 1
PSU	Standard PS2 PSU (optional)
Fan Support	Front: 3 x 120mm, 2 x 120mm, 1 x 120mm or 3 x 140mm, 2 x 140mm, 1 x 140mm
	Top: 2 x 120mm, 1 x 120mm
	Right (M/B Side): 3 x 120mm, 2 x 120mm, 1 x 120mm or 3 x 140mm, 2 x 140mm, 1 x 140mm
	Rear: 3 x 120mm, 2 x 120mm, 1 x 120mm or 3 x 140mm, 2 x 140mm, 1 x 140mm
	Bottom: 3 x 120mm, 2 x 120mm, 1 x 120mm or 3 x 140mm, 2 x 140mm, 1 x 140mm
Radiator Support	Front: 1 x 360mm, 1 x 240mm, 1 x 120mm or 1 x 420mm, 1 x 280mm, 1 x 140mm
	Top: 1 x 240mm, 1 x 120mm
	Right (M/B Side): 1 x 360mm, 1 x 240mm, 1 x 120mm or 1 x 420mm, 1 x 280mm, 1 x 140mm
	Rear: 1 x 360mm, 1 x 240mm, 1 x 120mm or 1 x 420mm, 1 x 280mm, 1 x 140mm
	Bottom (DIY only): 1 x 360mm, 1 x 240mm, 1 x 120mm or 1 x 420mm, 1 x 280mm, 1 x 140mm
Clearance	CPU cooler max height: 166mm
	VGA max length: 415mm (With radiator), 443.8mm (Without radiator)
	PSU max length: 220mm

The following accessories are included:

Part Name	Q’ty	Used For
Stand-off #6-32 x 6.5mm	4	PCI-E Riser Cable Bracket -C / Backup
Screw #6-32 x 6mm	4	Power Supply
Screw #6-32 x 5mm	30	Motherboard / 3.5″ HDD / Riser Cable Bracket -A-B-C / Riser Cable / VGA
Screw M3 x 5mm	8	2.5″ HDD / SSD
Nut Setter	1	Motherboard Stand-off
Screw Ø5 x 10mm	12	Case Fan
Clip	5	Side Panel
Zip Ties	10	Cable Management
Cable Ties	10	Cable Management
Buzzer	1	Motherboard Alarm
PCI-E Riser Cable Bracket-A	1	Vertical VGA Mount
PCI-E Riser Cable Bracket-B	1	Floating VGA Mount
PCI-E Riser Cable Bracket-C	1	Floating VGA Mount
PCI-E 4.0 Dual 90° Riser Cable 400mm	1	Floating VGA Mount

Yes, an additional Tempered Glass Panel is available as a Front Panel Option.

CPU cooler max height: 166mm

VGA max length: 443.8mm (without radiator installed at the front/rear/side affecting length)

PSU max length: 220mm

The case supports ITX, Micro ATX (mATX), ATX, and E-ATX motherboards up to 285mm wide.

The PDF shows visual instructions for removing the top panel, front panel, rear panel, and both side panels (one tempered glass, one vented). Generally, panels may pull off or require unscrewing depending on the specific panel. Refer to the visual guide in the manual for specific panel removal methods.

1. Place the chassis on its side. 2. Position the PSU in the designated bay at the bottom rear of the case. 3. Secure the PSU from the rear of the case using four #6-32 x 6mm screws.

1. Ensure the necessary standoffs are installed in the motherboard tray corresponding to your motherboard’s form factor. Use the included Nut Setter to help install standoffs if needed. 2. Carefully place the motherboard onto the standoffs, aligning the mounting holes. 3. Secure the motherboard using nine #6-32 x 5mm screws (or the appropriate number for your motherboard).

1. Mount the 3.5″ HDD into the HDD cage using four #6-32 x 5mm screws (two on each side). 2. Slide the HDD cage into the designated mounting location behind the motherboard tray and secure it, potentially with a thumbscrew or clip mechanism as indicated visually in the manual.

1. Place the 2.5″ SSD onto the SSD bracket and secure it from underneath using four M3 x 5mm screws. 2. Attach the SSD bracket with the installed SSD to the mounting location behind the motherboard tray, securing it potentially with a thumbscrew or clip mechanism as indicated visually in the manual.

The CTE E600 MX offers multiple VGA card installation options:

Type A (Standard Horizontal):

1. Remove the necessary PCI expansion slot covers from the rear of the case.

2. Insert the VGA card into the appropriate PCI-E slot on the motherboard.

3. Secure the VGA card using #6-32 x 5mm screws.

Type B (Vertical Mount):

1. Remove the horizontal PCI expansion slot covers.

2. Install the PCI-E Riser Cable Bracket-A into the vertical slots.

3. Connect the PCI-E Riser Cable (sold separately) to the motherboard and the bracket.

4. Install the VGA card onto the riser cable bracket and secure it.

Note: A PCI-E Riser Cable is not included.

Type C (Floating Mount):

1. Assemble the floating mount using PCI-E Riser Cable Bracket-B and Bracket-C, securing them with the provided screws (x4 #6-32 x 5mm).

2. Attach the included PCI-E 4.0 Dual 90° Riser Cable (400mm) to the bracket assembly using the specified screws (x2).

3. Install the entire assembly into the case, connecting the riser cable to the motherboard.

4. Install the VGA card onto the riser cable bracket and secure it.

Fan mounting options are available at the following locations:

Rear: Up to 3 x 120mm or 3 x 140mm fans.

Top: Up to 2 x 120mm fans.

Front: Up to 3 x 120mm or 3 x 140mm fans.

M/B Side (Right Side): Up to 3 x 120mm or 3 x 140mm fans.

Bottom: Up to 3 x 120mm or 3 x 140mm fans.

Use Screw Ø5 x 10mm for fan installation.

All-In-One (AIO) liquid cooler radiator mounting options:

Rear: Up to 420mm or 360mm radiator.

Top: Up to 240mm radiator.

Front: Up to 420mm or 360mm radiator.

M/B Side (Right Side): Up to 420mm or 360mm radiator.

Custom liquid cooling radiator mounting options:

Rear: Up to 420mm or 360mm radiator.

Top: Up to 240mm radiator.

Front: Up to 420mm or 360mm radiator.

M/B Side (Right Side): Up to 420mm or 360mm radiator. Width Limitation: 140mm.

Bottom (DIY only): Up to 420mm or 360mm radiator.

The case also supports installation of specific distribution plates, such as the Pacific DP100-D5 Plus Distro-Plate, typically mounted on the M/B side panel area.

Connect the cables from the case’s front I/O panel to the corresponding headers on your motherboard:

1. Connect the HD Audio cable to the HD Audio header.

2. Connect the USB Type-C cable to the USB Type-C header.

3. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the USB 3.0 header.

4. Connect the front panel connectors (Power SW, Power LED, Reset SW, HDD LED) to the system panel header on your motherboard according to the motherboard manual and the diagram provided.

Refer to the diagram provided in the manual for pin layout. Generally:

Power LED: Connects to the Power LED pins (+/- polarity matters).

Power Switch: Connects to the Power SW pins (polarity usually doesn’t matter).

HDD LED: Connects to the HDD LED pins (+/- polarity matters).

Reset Switch: Connects to the Reset SW pins (polarity usually doesn’t matter).

There might be reserved pins which are not used. Always consult your motherboard manual for the exact pinout of the system panel header.

The case includes removable filters at the Top, Rear, Bottom, and Front. These filters typically slide or pull out for cleaning. Refer to the visual guide in the manual to see the specific removal direction for each filter.