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Motherboard Orientation (Optional)

Not part of the standard installation procedure, but worth noting that the 
motherboard orientation can be flipped should that provide some specific 
advantage to your planned build.

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This is achieved by removing 4 screws which secure the back panel to the 
frame, rotating it 180 degrees, then replacing the 4 screws. In addition, 
the motherboard brackets need to be moved to the other side of the case 
in their corresponding location. This procedure will require a 2mm HEX 
screwdriver. There are some markers printed on the edge of this page 
back page that indicate the correct spacing for the motherboard brackets.

Install the Motherboard I/O Shield

Locate the I/O shield supplied with your motherboard and firmly push it in 
place from the inside of the case, making sure the orientation is correct. 
It’s important to make sure it is properly fitted otherwise the motherboard 
will be difficult to install and not align correctly with the stand-offs.

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The spacing of the horizontal brackets does also need to be taken into 
consideration  as  the  motherboard  brackets  already  occupy  specific 
positions that might conflict with the spacing required for the hardware 
being fitted there.

The  space  above  the  motherboard  can  also  be  utilised  for  mounting 
hardware  such  as  fans,  but  due  to  the  tight  tolerances  between  the 
motherboard and frame, the brackets for this specific location must be 
installed prior to installing the motherboard.

Mounting Above the Motherboard (Optional)

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Страница 2: ...sembly you will only need a Philips screwdriver but if you plan on a more advanced build such as flipping the motherboard orientation you will also require a Hex screwdriver both 2 and 2 5mm are suggested depending on what needs to be disassembled PCS M x 3 6 6mm 3mm Philips Thread Cut etic M Diameter 3 Length 6 C S ounter unk Table of Contents COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright 2018 All Rights Reserved N...

Страница 3: ...Weight 3 9kg Primary Material Aluminium 6063 Motherboard Support Mini ITX Water Cooling Support 120 to 280mm Front Port USB Type C 3 0 ungradable to 3 1 1 PSU Support SFX SFX L and ATX Fan Support 40 to 180mm 92mm Rear Drive Support 3 x 3 5 or 6 x 2 5 per Bracket Form Factor SFF Mini Tower CPU Cooler Max Height 145mm PCI Support Dual Slot 330 x 150 x 50mm LxWxH Dimensions 340 x 286 x 180mm 17 5ℓ S...

Страница 4: ...ach bracket is secured using a single screw and nut one on either side simply loosen the screw to release the bracket Note that the screws do not need to be removed but just loosened and should remain attached to the frame They can be lightly re tightened once the brackets are removed so that they do not slide around or come free from the frame Remove Brackets All hardware will be fitted using bra...

Страница 5: ...tall the Motherboard I O Shield Locate the I O shield supplied with your motherboard and firmly push it in place from the inside of the case making sure the orientation is correct It s important to make sure it is properly fitted otherwise the motherboard will be difficult to install and not align correctly with the stand offs 5 The spacing of the horizontal brackets does also need to be taken int...

Страница 6: ... to populate the motherboard with components once it s fitted inside the case it is generally easier to fit the CPU RAM and cooler prior to this Please refer to the user guides supplied with each component for exact installation procedure as the image below is just for reference If using an AIO water cooler we recommended installing it after all the other hardware has been fitted to the case The t...

Страница 7: ...ngth Nuts can be added or removed using the 2 cutouts in the frame to allow for additional brackets or relocating them as required There are 2 sizes of universal bracket supplied the Vertical that mounts along either side of the case and the Horizontal that mounts to the upper and lower sides of the case The brackets have holes for pre defined hardware locations such as the motherboard and slots t...

Страница 8: ...et Fan screws and washers are supplied but typically the hardware being mounted will be supplied with the correct screw thread and length Below are just a few examples of what can be mounted using the vertical brackets with the bottom row showing the horizontal bracket usage 280mm Radiator 140mm Radiator 180mm Fan 3 5 Drive 150mm Reservoir 2 5 Drives with drive bracket 3 5 Drives Water Pump 140mm ...

Страница 9: ...kets using pre defined mounting holes but they can of course be re arrange or mounted anywhere along the bracket and even fitted to the vertical bracket if needed They can also be used in combination to mount an ATX PSU using the ATX slots and 3 screws the 4th hole will not be required but this is at the expense of drives and maximum expansion card length as it will occupy additional space PSU Bra...

Страница 10: ...elp with cable management in the confined space Custom cables are also a great idea if possible to further improve the cable routing and airflow Don t forget to connect the IEC plug to the PSU and turn it on before you fit the assembly into the case as you will not have access to the socket or switch ones it has been fitted When fitting the brackets there is no need to work against gravity simply ...

Страница 11: ...ation A planned optional upgrade for USB3 1 Gen2 will be made available in the form of a new USB cable which can be installed by removing the 2 Hex screws securing the Type C connector to the front I O then fitting the new cable Both the Switch LED PCB and the USB Cable can be rotated 180 degrees on the front I O to route the cables in the opposite direction if there if you have a requirement for ...

Страница 12: ...nt to the back of the case The brackets and PCI mount will now be loose and can be removed from the case Align the expansion card with the edge of the motherboard PCI slot at an angle so that the back of the card clears the PCI mount opening then slowly insert the card so that its correctly seated in the PCI slot The card is then locked in place by replacing the PCI mount using the same single scr...

Страница 13: ... to any other hardware being fitted The dimensions shown in the example are absolute maximums so it is also worth allowing a few mm of additional space for tolerances 150mm 82mm 152mm Its also recommended to make sure all the cables are properly routed and tied down to avoid contact with the fans and that everything has been connected as access will be blocked by the radiator Once you are confiden...

Страница 14: ...o be factored in Cooling Strategy The orientation of the PSU should also be considered it can either operate in an isolated way drawing air from the right side or be used to draw air from inside the case potentially reducing heat build up especially from the drive area Upper Lower Dust Nets The upper and lower sides feature an integrated net which is sandwiched between outer and inner acrylic shee...

Страница 15: ...rubber catch is correctly positioned on the frame otherwise it will be difficult to push the lower edge onto the bottom frame 15 Side Dust Net The case also includes a side net which can be fitted depending on the airflow and cooling strategy you have implemented We recommend only using the net if air is being drawn though it from the side panel as installing it will impede airflow and is not requ...

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