Zaber Technologies Inc. Sentry 2.0 User Manual

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Page 1 Console-Sized Gaming PC Case User Manual...
Page 2 User Manual Dear User Thank You for your interest in Sentry PC case. We hope you will enjoy using our product. Sentry is a product directed to the tech-savvy customers and as such requires prior knowledge and understanding of its principles, even before ordering parts for a computer assembled in it. Sentry targets ATX (mITX/SFX) and PCI-E compliant components for their attainability, however not all components (especially GPU’s) on the market follow the ATX and PCI-E specifications mechanical references, making it impossible to fit all of them inside such small form factor chassis.
Page 3: Safety Warnings
User Manual Package contains small elements that are not safe for small children and pets. Package contains bags that pose risk of choking for small children and pets. Assemble the product and keep the leftover accessories away from small children and pets Assembled device including internal computer components has significant weight reaching 7KG.
Page 4: About The Manual
User Manual Please follow this manual to avoid problems during your PC installation. Installing parts in wrong order may force you to start over your build. It is especially important if you plan on using All-In-One Liquid Cooling. Important details for each step are marked with colours to be clearly visible. Most of the images in this manual are vector graphics –...
Page 5 User Manual Before you proceed to start your build inside Sentry 2.0, make sure your components work outside the case. In situation of a part being faulty and not working out of the box, it will save your time. Always ground yourself when working with electronic components.
Page 6 User Manual Included in Sentry 2.0 package Required in PSU package M3x6 M3x6 Feet 6-32x6 6-32x6 Required for 3.5” HDD Installation Required in AIO Cooler package washer 6-32x6 6-32x6 washer 6-32x6 6-32x30 Screws and small pieces...
Page 7: Body Disassembly
User Manual Body Disassembly...
Page 8 Sentry 2.0, please read the following instructions carefully. It is recommended to use standard profile memory sticks when using AIO in Sentry 2.0, as most of the space above them will be occupied by cables moved there in order to make space for liquid cooling hoses.
Page 9 User Manual Total space for 120 mm AIO Liquid Cooling radiator and fan package is 50 mm. RADIATOR Recommended configurations: - Standard 27 mm thick radiator + Slim 20 mm thick fan (total package thickness of 47 mm) - Slim 22 mm thick radiator + Standard 25 mm thick fan (total package thickness of 47 mm) Radiators thicker than 27 mm were not tested and are most likely incompatible due to tube bending radius limitation.
Page 10 User Manual Use washers if your M3.5 screws have an uneven bottom to prevent them from scratching powder coating surface on the outside of chassis. 6-32x6 6-32x6 washer AIO Radiator installation optional step – AIO CONFIG...
Page 11: Power Switch Installation
User Manual 1. Insert Switch into the front panel hole (remove nut and o-ring before doing this) 2. Put the o-ring onto the thread of the switch from inside 3. Screw the nut onto the thread of the switch from inside 4.
Page 12: Power Supply Installation
User Manual Make sure to attach all required cables if you are using modular PSU before installing it inside. 6-32x6 Power Supply Installation...
Page 13 User Manual Route the GPU power cable between radiator and front of the case before attaching the fan. Fan should pull the fresh air through the radiator from outside of the case. 6-32x30 This will also help push out hot air from above the GPU in horizontal orientation.
Page 14: Motherboard Installation
User Manual Install any elements required for mounting the cooler before installing the motherboard. Install CPU cooler as well if you are not using AIO Liquid Cooling. Install M.2 SSD as well if its slot is on backside of motherboard. Connect power switch cables after motherboard installation.
Page 15: Power Cord Installation
User Manual Attach the ground wire of the power cord before fastening its socket to the back wall of the chassis. Connect cable to the Power Supply as well. Make sure the PSU is switched ON. M3x6 M3x6 Power Cord Installation...
Page 16 User Manual Never pull a flexible riser by the ribbon. Always handle it by PCB and plastic parts. Flexible Riser Installation optional step – FLEX RISER COMPATIBILITY...
Page 17 User Manual PCB Riser Installation...
Page 18 User Manual Insert riser bracket in the designated cut-outs. Angle the bracket while doing it. Riser is not shown in this step to not obstruct the view of bracket installation Riser Bracket Installation...
Page 19 User Manual SCREWS ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO GO THROUGH HOLES IN THE RISER’S PCB, BUT IN FRONT OF IT Riser is held by its plastic slot body rather than screwing the PCB to the chassis. This way the delicate connection between the slot and the PCB is safe even when mounting big and heavy open air cooled cards.
Page 20 User Manual Make sure that riser’s slot is fully in the mounting hole, and its notches are in the cut-outs of the bracket, before tightening the screws. M3x6 Riser is not shown in this step to not obstruct the view of bracket installation Riser Bracket Installation...
Page 21 User Manual Plug in and organize motherboard and CPU power cables and route the SATA cables for 2.5” hard drive. Prepare space for AIO hoses if you are using one. M3x6 Handle the USB 3.0 20-pin connector with care. The plug is bulky, but header pins are fragile. USB Front Panel Installation...
Page 22: Hdd Bracket Installation
User Manual M3x6 HDD Bracket Installation...
Page 23: Hdd Installation
User Manual M3x6 You may install two 2.5” drives in the central rail if you are not using AIO Liquid Cooling. 2.5” HDD Installation...
Page 24 User Manual Connect SATA cables to 3.5” HDD before putting it inside the case. Use washers if your M3.5 screws an have uneven bottom to protect powder coating surface on the outside of chassis from being scratched by those screws. 6-32x6 6-32x6 washer...
Page 25 User Manual Unwrap the liquid cooler CPU block and attach required mounting brackets. Install it on the CPU. Organise AIO hoses now. Use marked points for zip-tie attachment to hold down the AIO hoses. Loose hoses will prevent you from closing the cover. Connect pump power cable to chassis fan header.
Page 26 User Manual Example AIO Hose organization optional step – AIO CONFIG...
Page 27 User Manual Example AIO Hose organization optional step – AIO CONFIG...
Page 28 User Manual Sentry 2.0 supports up to 305 mm long GPU when 120 mm AIO or 3.5” HDDs are not installed in GPU compartment. Full Length GPU Compatibility...
Page 29 User Manual Sentry 2.0 supports up to 175 mm long GPU with 120 mm AIO or single 3.5” HDDs installed in GPU compartment. GPU Compatibility with AIO liquid cooling optional step – AIO CONFIG...
Page 30: Gpu Installation
User Manual Connect PEG power cable to the GPU after installing the card In riser’s slot. GPU Installation...
Page 31 User Manual Insert GPU bracket in the side of the case. Fasten the front screws of the bracket. Orienting the chassis vertically will prevent GPU sagging, and will let you insert screws at the back of GPU bracket easily. M3x6 GPU Bracket Installation...
Page 32 User Manual Make sure notch(2) in the middle of the cover is on the inner side of case front’s lip before closing the cover. Make sure cover is aligned properly with the front before fastening screws on sides of the case. M3x6 Closing Cover...
Page 33: Attaching Rubber Feet
User Manual When using AIO liquid cooling Feet inside Sentry 2.0, use square adhesive feet provided with the package instead of the rivet type round feet shown in this step. Attaching Rubber Feet optional step – horizontal orientation...
Page 34 User Manual Push locking bolts to the middle of the stand with your thumbs. Align vertical stand locks with keyholes in case cover and cover screws. Put vertical stand against the case pushing locking screws through holes. Push locking bolts outside while pressing down on them with your thumbs. Some force may be required to squeeze the rubber O-rings to slide the locks.
Page 35 Sentry 2.0 in mind. Installing expensive high-end components like 125W+ TDP CPU or 250W+ TDP GPU might end up bringing diminishing returns on the investment, if their thermal performance is limited by the chassis.
Page 36: Example Configurations
User Manual Use-case Orientation CPU CPU Cooler Memory Storage Living room Air Cooler 150W Full Length 1 x M.2 SSD Horizontal 65W TDP 2 x 8GB DDR4 Gaming PC 47 mm Blower Cooler 2 x 2.5" HDD Living room Air Cooler 1 x M.2 SSD Horizontal 45W TDP...
Page 37 User Manual Example 47mm CPU Cooler Intel Box Cooler - Copper Core variant, 95W TDP...
Page 38 User Manual Example 47mm CPU Cooler AMD Wraith Stealth with Titan Kukri 95mm Fan...
Page 39: Final Notes
User Manual Final notes...