CiT Elite Micro Tower Black PC Case with 500W PSU

The CiT Elite Micro Tower Black PC Case with 500W PSU is a budget-focused Micro-ATX chassis designed for home office and business desktop builds. It pairs a full mesh front panel for improved airflow with a bundled 500W ATX PSU, so builders can get a complete foundation without sourcing a separate power supply. A straightforward, no-frills design makes it a practical starting point for compact office or home PCs.

• Full mesh front panel for passive airflow — The mesh front bezel promotes consistent front-to-rear airflow without needing additional intake fans, keeping noise low in office environments.
• 500W ATX PSU included in the box — A 500W power supply with a 20+4 pin ATX connector and 4-pin CPU connector is bundled, reducing the number of components a builder needs to source separately.
• Supports Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards — The chassis accommodates both Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX form factors, giving builders flexibility when choosing a motherboard.
• USB 3.0 front panel port — A USB 3.0 port on the front I/O panel provides fast transfers for external drives and peripherals without reaching around to the back of the system.
• Intel TAC 2.0 thermal chassis approval — The case carries Intel's TAC 2.0 thermal chassis certification, confirming it meets defined airflow standards for Intel platform builds.
• Generous storage bay count for a compact case — With two 5.25", two external 3.5", three internal 3.5" and two internal 2.5" drive bays, there is ample room to fit optical drives, hard drives and SSDs in a compact footprint.

• ✓ Compatible with Micro-ATX motherboards.
• ✓ Compatible with Mini-ITX motherboards.
• ✓ Accepts standard ATX power supplies (PSU location: top).
• ✓ Supports GPUs up to 330mm in length.
• ✓ Supports CPU coolers up to 160mm in height.
• ✗ Not compatible with full ATX or E-ATX motherboards — Micro-ATX is the largest supported form factor.

Best for:

• Budget office or home PC builders who need a complete case-and-PSU bundle without spending on separate components.
• Compact builds where desk or floor space is limited — the Micro Tower footprint measures 173mm × 365mm × 393mm.
• Builders prioritising storage flexibility — seven drive bays across 5.25", 3.5" and 2.5" formats suit office machines that need optical drives alongside multiple HDDs or SSDs.
• Low-noise office environments where a single rear 80mm fan and passive mesh intake keep the system quiet and unobtrusive.

Trade-offs:

• High-end gaming or workstation builds — only four full-size expansion slots and a single 80mm rear fan limit thermal headroom for multi-GPU or high-TDP configurations.
• Builds requiring extensive cable management — the internal cable management depth is 21mm, which is shallow for thick modular cable runs.
• Builders needing more than three SATA power connectors — the bundled PSU provides only three SATA connectors and two 4-pin Molex, limiting the number of drives that can be powered simultaneously.
• Full ATX or larger motherboard builds — the case physically supports only Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX boards.

The CiT elite is a budget focused Micro-ATX chassis aimed at business and home office solutions. The Elite is one of the best air cooling solutions with a full mesh front panel for a professional look and is equipped with a USB3 port on the front of the I/O panel. The Elite also includes a rear 80mm fan. The Elite is an ideal choice for anyone looking to build an office or home based PC on a budget.

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