A printable quick start guide is available here.
To check the compatibility of your motherboard, please follow this link.
Required Tools
PH2 Philips Head Screwdriver
Packaging Content
Clearances and Specifications
w/o HDD Cage: Max Length = 318mm
With HDD Cage: Max Length = 200mm
Max Length = 482mm (w/o Side Radiator)
Radiator Compatibility Table
Maximum Thickness (Fan + Radiator Combination)
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <83mm (Max 56mm radiator)
Side: <176mm
Side: <65mm (Max 38mm radiator)
Front I/O Panel Specification
Recommended Airflow direction
Airflow Direction of Top-Mounted Fans
This configuration slightly favors the graphics card temperature.
This configuration slightly favors the CPU temperature.
Panel Removal
PSU Installation
Important! Install the PSU with the fan facing downward.
Removing the HDD cage will free up additional space for the power supply unit (PSU) or cable management (optional).
Motherboard Installation
To check the compatibility of your motherboard, please follow this link.
You need four M3 washer head screws to install a Mini-ITX motherboard.
For mATX motherboards, make sure to install the additional standoff on the motherboard tray. Secure the motherboard with M3 washer head screws.
Use M3 washer head screws to install ATX motherboards. The number of screws needed may vary depending on the motherboard model.
Use M3 washer head screws to install E-ATX motherboards. The number of screws needed may vary depending on the motherboard model.
The I/O shield must be installed before the motherboard.
The I/O shield is supplied as an accessory with the motherboard.
Some motherboards may have an integrated I/O shield.
SSD and HDD Installation
SSD and HDD Position
Support up to maximum 6 x 2.5”SSD or 4 x 2.5”SSD + 2 x 3.5” HDD
- Install an SSD on the motherboard tray
- Install an SSD in the HDD Tray
- Install an HDD
- Install an SSD on top of the HDD cage
Align the pegs on the hard disk tray with the holes on the HDD.
Align the dampers on the SSD with the mounting holes on the HDD cage.
Fan/Radiator Installation
Fan support
Supports up to 3× 120 or 140 mm fans on the top and on the side panel.
Support 2x 120 mm fans at the rear
Radiator support
Maximum Thickness (Fan + Radiator Combination)
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <176mm
Side: <83mm (Max 56mm radiator)
Side: <176mm
Side: <65mm (Max 38mm radiator)
Radiator thickness should not exceed 38 mm in a 2 × 420 mm configuration.
- 360/240 mm on top panel
- 360/240 mm on side panel
- 420/280 mm on top panel
- 420/280 mm on side panel
Radiator Installation
Remove the fans before installing the radiator on the side panel.
Attach the fan mounting bracket before installing a 240 mm or 360 mm radiator.
If you are using ARCTIC liquid cooler, please refer to this page for additional installation tips: ARCTIC AIO Water Coolers - User Manual
Remove the fan mounting bracket before installing a 280 or 420 mm radiator.
If you are using ARCTIC liquid cooler, please refer to this page for additional installation tips: ARCTIC AIO Water Coolers - User Manual
Remove the fans before installing the radiator on the side panel.
If you are using ARCTIC liquid cooler, please refer to this page for additional installation tips: ARCTIC AIO Water Coolers - User Manual
Cable Connection
Front I/O and Power Button
Connect the cables to the appropriate motherboard headers.
Check your motherboard manual for the header or pin position.
Fan Cable Connection
If you don’t have enough fan headers on your motherboard, we recommend using the ARCTIC Case Fan Hub.
To get the best out of your fans, it is recommended to adjust the fan speed control in the BIOS, follow this guide to adjust your PWM.
Don’t connect more than 5 Fans/Stripes to one header
To take full advantage of your A-RGB products, check out the A-RGB Setup Guide.
PSU RGB Stripe Cable Connection
Find the PSU RGB cables in the PSU chamber.
Connect it to the 3 Pin A-RGB connector on the motherboard
Don’t connect more than 5 Fans/Stripes to one header
To take full advantage of your A-RGB products, check out the A-RGB Setup Guide.
Graphics Card or Add-on Card Installation
Remove the PCIe slot cover before installing the graphics card or any add-on card.
Panel Installation
- Top Panel
- Side Panel
- Side Glass Panel
- Front Glass Panel
Panel Installation
Align the tabs on the side glass panel with the notch on the bottom panel.
Align the tabs of the side panel with the notches on the bottom panel.
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