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120.0 mm radiators, a tool free design, USB 3.0 and multiple SSD/HDD bays. Note: This manual is a guide for the CR280 MINI TOWER case. For instructions on installing the motherboard and other components, please refer to their documentation.
- Water Cooling Installation - 120.0 mm or 240.0 mm options - Air Cooling Installation - GPU Installation EVERYTHING ELSE - General Maintenance - Important Safety Information - Limited product warranty ("Limited Warranty") - Troubleshooting your new CR280 - Recommended parts...
CR280 MINI TOWER CASE EXPLODED VIEW 1. I/O panel 2. Side panel 3. Front panel 4. Structure 5. LED 6. 120.0 mm fan 7. 120.0 mm fan 8. Side panel with window Before You Begin...
CR280 MINI TOWER CASE WHAT’S IN THE BOX ITEM IMAGE DESCRIPTION CR280 Build your gaming Mini Tower Case machine Nylon ties Cable management Water cooling Long screws installation Fan screws Fan installation Thumb screws GPU installation Motherboard Phillip screws installation...
CR280 MINI TOWER CASE PRECAUTIONS Please take the following precautions: - Handle all PC components and cards with care. - Hold cards and processors by their edges to avoid damaging components. - To avoid damaging components by electrostatic discharge, periodically ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface or by using a wrist grounding strap.
This means you need to have the Phillips screw driver available in order to complete this assembly and the type of screw you need. Note: Handle all components with care, should you need any assistance go to www.riotoro.com/support Before You Begin...
CR280 MINI TOWER CASE REMOVE THE SIDE PANELS Put the case upright on a stable, flat surface with rear facing you. Remove the thumbscrews from both side Remove the side panel by sliding them panels and store them in a safe place. Be towards you.
CR280 MINI TOWER CASE INSTALL THE MOTHERBOARD CR280 comes with enough mounting standoffs for a full ATX or smaller form factor. From inside, snap the I/O shield into the Align the motherboards screw holes with the cutout in the rear of the case.
CR280 MINI TOWER CASE CONNECT THE FRONT PANEL SWITCHES AND LEDS The front panel switches, LEDs, and USB ports have wire leads that need to be attached to header pins the motherboard. Use your motherboard manual to locate the proper header pins and attach the right connectors.
CR280 MINI TOWER CASE SSD / HDD INSTALLATION CR280 is equipped to fit one 3.5” HDD and up to two 2.5” SSDs. - Place the 2.5” drive on middle panel and - Align drives with corresponding screw holes screw them in place from the other side using and secure them in place.
CR280 MINI TOWER CASE POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION CR280 is designed for quick PSU installation, simply put in place and tighten screws to the back panel. Slide the PSU into position Tighten screws Chapter 2...
CR280 MINI TOWER CASE FAN INSTALLATION – FRONT, TOP, REAR CR280 is designed to provide superb cooling with the two included 120.0 mm fans. Optionally, you can upgrade to RGB fans. Remove the front panel Attach the 120.0 mm fans on the front or top of the case.
The fans included are NON-RGB fans, DO NOT connect to the RGB header. To avoid issues follow the instructions provided by the fan, controller and motherboard manufacturer. Connecting a NON-RGB RIOTORO FAN will potentially set the RGB lightning out of sync, connect any non RGB fan or third party fan to the motherboard fan headers if needed.
MINI TOWER CASE WATER COOLING INSTALLATION - 120.0 MM OR 240.0 MM OPTIONS CR280 is designed to provide superb cooling with two options, use a 120.0 mm or a 240.0 mm radiator in the front or 120.0 mm at the back.
CR280 MINI TOWER CASE AIR COOLING INSTALLATION CR280 is designed to provide superb cooling with the installation of air cooling solutions up to 168.0 mm in height. Attach the brackets and air cooler to the Make sure all screws are tighten and fans...
CR280 MINI TOWER CASE GPU INSTALLATION The CR280 allows for the installation of a single GPU. Remove the thumb screws for the PCIe Attach each GPU to the motherboard, place expansion covers. and tighten the thumbs screws and PCIe cover.
CR280 MINI TOWER CASE GENERAL MAINTENANCE If you need to clean your gaming computer by doing more than wiping it down with a clean cloth, follow these instructions: - Complete power down of your machine, display and peripherals. - Disconnect all the power cables from the electrical outlet power strip.
- Should you have trouble operating the device properly and troubleshooting does not work, unplug the device and contact the RIOTORO hot-line or go to www.riotoro.com for support. Do not attempt to service or fix the device yourself at any time.
MINI TOWER CASE LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ("Limited Warranty") Limited Warranty. RIOTORO warrants the Product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship when used normally in accordance with the official documentation for the applicable Warranty Period from the date of retail purchase.
How many hard drives can be installed in the CR280? The CR280 supports natively 1x 3.5” bays, 2x 2.5” bays. Does the CR280 supports optical Drives? No, the CR280 was not designed to hold Optical disk drives, as that technology is turning obsolete. Chapter 3...
CR280 MINI TOWER CASE RECOMMENDED PARTS P O W E R S U P P L Y U N I T BUILDER EDITION 500W & 600W: The Builder Edition combines 80 PLUS White certified energy efficiency with flat cables for reduced energy consumption, quiet operation, and easy installation.
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CR280 MINI TOWER CASE RECOMMENDED PARTS W A T E R C O O L I N G R G B F A N BIFROST 120ti & 240: is a new generation water cooling solution for both AMD and Intel platforms.
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CR280 MINI TOWER CASE RECOMMENDED PARTS G A M I N G M I C E G A M I N G K E Y B O A R D AUROX: the Aurox Prism RGB gaming mouse combines an ergonomic exterior with an ultra-precise 10000 DPI optical sensor, 8 programmable buttons, aluminum scroll wheel, and customizable RGB lighting.
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