QUBE 500 Flatpack Macaron Edition,COOLER MASTER

Unleash Your Creativity: The COOLER MASTER QUBE 500 Flatpack Macaron Edition Mid-Tower Case

In the vibrant world of PC building, a case is more than just a shell; it’s the canvas for your imagination, the protector of your components, and the reflection of your style. Enter the COOLER MASTER QUBE 500 Flatpack Macaron Edition. This isn’t just a mid-tower case; it’s a revolutionary approach to PC construction, combining playful aesthetics, unparalleled modularity, and comprehensive compatibility in a truly unique flat-pack design. Designed for builders who crave both performance and personalization, the QUBE 500 Macaron Edition transforms the building experience into an exciting, customizable adventure.

Cooler Master has long been a pioneer in PC hardware, known for pushing boundaries in design and functionality.¹ The QUBE 500 is a testament to this legacy, offering a fresh perspective on what a PC case can be. Its flat-pack delivery reimagines shipping efficiency and assembly, while its vibrant Macaron Edition colors bring a delightful pop to any setup. This case caters to a new generation of builders who value both the journey of creation and the unique character of their final system.

The Innovation of Flat-Pack Design: Sustainable, Smart, and Fun

The most striking feature of the COOLER MASTER QUBE 500 is its innovative flat-pack design. Unlike traditional bulky cases, the QUBE 500 arrives disassembled in a compact, eco-friendly package.²

What does this mean for you?

• Reduced Environmental Impact: A smaller package translates to less shipping volume, leading to a lower carbon footprint. This aligns with modern sustainability efforts without compromising on the product inside.
• Unique Building Experience: Assembling the QUBE 500 from scratch is an engaging and rewarding process. It’s like building with high-tech LEGOs, providing a deeper understanding of your case’s structure and components. It transforms a typical unboxing into an interactive project.
• Efficient Shipping and Storage: The compact packaging makes it easier to ship, reducing potential damage during transit. For retailers and consumers, it also means more efficient storage space.

This isn’t just a gimmick; it’s a thoughtful design choice that impacts the entire lifecycle of the product, from manufacturing to your desk.

Macaron Edition Aesthetics: A Splash of Personality

The QUBE 500 Flatpack Macaron Edition stands out with its vibrant, playful color scheme. Moving beyond the conventional black and white, this edition introduces soft, pastel hues inspired by macaron pastries.

This unique aesthetic allows builders to express their personality and create a system that truly pops. It’s perfect for setups that demand a touch of whimsy and modernity, breaking away from the industrial look of many PC cases. The colors are applied with high-quality finishes, ensuring durability and a premium feel.

Unparalleled Modularity: Build It Your Way

The QUBE 500 is engineered with extreme modularity in mind. Every panel, bracket, and mount is designed to be easily removed, repositioned, or customized.

• Reconfigurable Interior: The internal layout is highly adaptable. Whether you need space for a massive GPU, extensive liquid cooling, or multiple storage drives, the QUBE 500 provides the flexibility to achieve your vision. This modularity means you can optimize airflow, showcase specific components, or simplify cable management based on your unique build.
• Versatile Mounting Options: Multiple mounting points across various panels allow for creative placement of fans, radiators, and storage drives. You’re not restricted by fixed positions; instead, you have the freedom to experiment and optimize.
• Extensible Panels: The case supports various configurations, including vertical GPU mounting (with an optional riser cable), and offers adjustable trays and brackets to fine-tune your layout.³

   

This high degree of modularity makes the QUBE 500 an ideal choice for first-time builders and seasoned enthusiasts alike, empowering them to create truly bespoke systems.

Comprehensive Compatibility: Big Power in a Mid-Tower

Despite its mid-tower classification, the QUBE 500 boasts surprisingly robust compatibility, accommodating powerful hardware for high-performance builds.

• Motherboard Support: It supports a wide range of motherboard form factors, including E-ATX (up to 270mm width), ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX.⁴ This broad compatibility ensures you have ample choice when selecting your main board.

   

• GPU Clearance: The QUBE 500 offers impressive GPU clearance, supporting graphics cards up to 360mm in length.⁵ This accommodates most modern high-end GPUs, ensuring you can fit your desired graphics powerhouse.

   

• CPU Cooler Height: With support for CPU air coolers up to 172mm in height, the case can house even large, high-performance air coolers, essential for taming hot CPUs.⁶

   

• Radiator Support: For liquid cooling enthusiasts, the QUBE 500 offers versatile radiator support:⁷

   

  • Top: Up to 280mm / 240mm (with optional bracket or specific configuration)
  • Front: Up to 280mm / 240mm (if no front-mounted storage)
  • Side: Up to 280mm / 240mm
  • Rear: 120mm

    This extensive radiator support allows for powerful AIO (All-In-One) liquid coolers or even custom liquid cooling loops for extreme thermal performance.

• PSU Compatibility: It supports standard ATX PSUs, with ample room for cable management, ensuring clean power delivery to all components.⁸ The PSU is typically mounted at the front/side, allowing for more flexible fan configurations.

   

This extensive compatibility list means you don’t have to compromise on component choice, making the QUBE 500 a versatile platform for diverse builds.

Optimized Airflow: Keeping Components Cool

Effective cooling is crucial for performance and longevity, and the QUBE 500 is designed with optimal airflow in mind. Its mesh panels and versatile fan mounting options contribute to superior thermal performance.

• Mesh Panels: The front, top, and side panels often feature a mesh design, allowing for unrestricted airflow. This ensures that fresh air can easily enter the case and hot air can be efficiently exhausted.
• Extensive Fan Support: The QUBE 500 supports a multitude of fans:
  • Front: 2x 120/140mm
  • Top: 2x 120/140mm
  • Side: 2x 120/140mm
  • Rear: 1x 120mm

    This allows builders to create a powerful airflow pathway, minimizing hot spots and maintaining optimal temperatures for all components.

• Versatile Cooling Configurations: With its modular design, you can set up various cooling configurations, from positive pressure to negative pressure, adapting to your specific hardware needs and desired thermal performance.

User-Friendly Features: A Builder’s Delight

Cooler Master has packed the QUBE 500 with features that simplify the building process and enhance the overall user experience.⁹

• Tool-less Design: Many components, including panels and drive bays, utilize tool-less mechanisms, making assembly and maintenance quicker and easier.
• Magnetic Dust Filters: Removable magnetic dust filters on intake areas (typically front, top, and bottom) keep your internals clean, preventing dust buildup that can impede airflow and component lifespan. They are easy to remove and clean, simplifying maintenance.
• Built-in Handle and Feet: The QUBE 500 Macaron Edition often comes with a fabric handle, making it easy to transport your system to LAN parties or different locations.¹⁰ The included adjustable feet add stability and can even be customized.

   

• I/O Panel: The front I/O panel typically includes essential ports for modern connectivity:
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
  • 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
  • 1x 3.5mm Headset Jack

    This provides convenient access for peripherals, external storage, and audio devices.

• Excellent Cable Management: Despite its compact nature, the QUBE 500 offers ample space behind the motherboard tray and strategically placed cutouts for efficient cable routing. This ensures a clean interior, which not only looks good but also contributes to better airflow.

Technical Specifications at a Glance:

• Product Name: COOLER MASTER QUBE 500 Flatpack Macaron Edition
• Model Number: Q500-KGNN-S00 (Specific Macaron variant)
• Series: QUBE Series
• Size: Mid-Tower
• Color: Macaron Edition (specific pastel colorways like Pink, Blue, Green, etc.)
• Materials: Steel, Plastic, Tempered Glass (if applicable for side panel)
• Dimensions (L x W x H): Varies slightly depending on configuration, typically around $406\times 231\times 403$mm (with protrusions)
• Motherboard Support: E-ATX (up to 270mm width), ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX¹¹

   

• Expansion Slots: 7
• 3.5″ Drive Bays: Up to 2
• 2.5″ Drive Bays: Up to 2
• I/O Port: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x 3.5mm Headset Jack
• Pre-installed Fans: None (typically, encouraging user customization)
• Fan Support:
  • Front: 2x 120/140mm
  • Top: 2x 120/140mm
  • Side: 2x 120/140mm
  • Rear: 1x 120mm
• Radiator Support:
  • Front: 120mm, 140mm, 240mm, 280mm
  • Top: 120mm, 140mm, 240mm, 280mm
  • Side: 120mm, 140mm, 240mm, 280mm
  • Rear: 120mm
• CPU Cooler Clearance: 172mm
• GPU Clearance: 360mm
• PSU Clearance: Up to 173mm (Front/Side mounted)
• Dust Filters: Front, Top, Bottom
• Warranty: 2 years (Standard Cooler Master case warranty)

Benefits of Choosing the COOLER MASTER QUBE 500

Selecting the COOLER MASTER QUBE 500 Flatpack Macaron Edition for your next PC build offers a unique and compelling set of advantages:

• Express Your Style: The vibrant Macaron Edition colors allow for unparalleled aesthetic personalization, moving beyond traditional monochrome builds. It’s a case that truly reflects your personality.
• Engaging Build Experience: The flat-pack design transforms assembly into an interactive and rewarding project, giving you a deeper connection to your system.
• Exceptional Modularity: Its highly reconfigurable interior empowers you to build exactly the system you envision, optimizing for performance, aesthetics, or specific component placement.
• Broad Hardware Compatibility: Despite its mid-tower size, it accommodates large GPUs (up to 360mm), tall CPU coolers (172mm), and extensive radiator support, ensuring you don’t have to compromise on high-performance components.¹²

   

• Optimized Thermal Performance: Mesh panels and abundant fan/radiator mounting options ensure excellent airflow, keeping your components cool and performing optimally even under heavy loads.
• User-Friendly Features: Tool-less design, magnetic dust filters, a convenient handle, and well-placed I/O ports simplify building, maintenance, and daily use.
• Eco-Friendly Shipping: The compact flat-pack reduces shipping volume, contributing to a more sustainable environmental footprint.
• Clean Aesthetics: Thoughtful cable management options ensure a tidy interior, enhancing both airflow and visual appeal.

QUBE 500 in the Competitive Landscape

The COOLER MASTER QUBE 500 Flatpack Macaron Edition occupies a unique position in the PC case market. While many mid-tower cases offer modularity or good cooling, few combine these with a truly distinctive flat-pack delivery and such a vibrant, customizable aesthetic.

Competitors might offer similar component compatibility, but they typically arrive fully assembled, lacking the interactive build experience of the QUBE 500. Cases in this price range often stick to more conventional black or white finishes, making the Macaron Edition’s bold color choices a significant differentiator. Furthermore, Cooler Master’s reputation for quality and thermal performance gives the QUBE 500 an edge over lesser-known brands in the customizable small-to-mid-form factor segment. Its versatility in supporting large components while maintaining a relatively compact footprint also sets it apart from many larger, more cumbersome mid-towers. The emphasis on user experience through features like tool-less access and comprehensive cooling options solidifies its competitive standing.

Conclusion: Build Your Vision with the COOLER MASTER QUBE 500

The COOLER MASTER QUBE 500 Flatpack Macaron Edition is more than just a PC case; it’s an invitation to build a system that is truly yours. Its innovative flat-pack design, vibrant aesthetics, and unparalleled modularity redefine the PC building experience.

Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast looking for a unique project or a new builder eager to express your creativity, the QUBE 500 provides the perfect platform. It delivers robust compatibility, excellent thermal performance, and thoughtful user-friendly features, ensuring a satisfying build process and a high-performing, visually striking final product.

Choose the COOLER MASTER QUBE 500 Flatpack Macaron Edition and embark on a building journey that’s as colorful and exciting as the system you create.