- Install Drives to 2.5” Mounts - Attaching Cables - Attaching the Case Fan Cables - Fan Mounting Point and Water Cooling Support - Install the Power Supply - Troubleshoot Your New CR1280 Chapter 3: Specifications - Specifications - Recommended Parts - Recommended Peripherals...
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Full tower cases in the market with support to both USB 2.0.0 and USB 3.0. Note: This manual is a guide for RIOTORO’s computer cases. For instructions on installing the motherboard and other components, please refer to their documentation.
CR1280 FULL TOWER What’s in the Box CR1280 Case Aluminum Base Included Hardware 6x nylon ties 4x long screws 8x screws for fans 2x motherboard standoff 12x small Phillips head screws 12x small accessories screws Chapter 1 Before You Begin...
CR1280 FULL TOWER Product Details 1) Front Panel: - USB 3.0 Ports - Fast & Slow Button - USB 2.0 Ports - Power Switch - Microphone Jack - Reset Switch - Headphone Jack - Power LED Strip - RGB Button...
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CR1280 FULL TOWER Product Details 4) Fans & Fan/Rad Mounts 5) Motherboard Mount Points 6) Power Supply Bay 7) 2.5” Tool-less Drive Mount 8) 2.3” Tool-less Drive Mounts 9) Radiator Mounts Chapter 1 Before You Begin...
CR1280 FULL TOWER Before You Begin Please take the following precautions: - Handle all PC components and cards with care. - Hold cards and processors by their edges to avoid damaging compo- nents. - To avoid damaging components by electrostatic discharge, periodically ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface or by using a wrist grounding strap.
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CR1280 FULL TOWER Before You Begin When routing cables Route and bundle PSU and case cables to reduce clutter for a cleaner look and to improve airflow. The case is designed with cable pass-through cutouts throughout and space to conceal cables under the right side panel (as seen from the front).
Ready, Setup, Go www.riotoro.com/cases Chapter 1 Before You Begin...
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CR1280 FULL TOWER Remove the Case Side Panels Put the case upright on a stable, flat surface with rear facing you. Remove the thumbscrews from both side panels and store them in a safe place. Remove each panel by sliding the panel toward the rear.
CR1280 FULL TOWER Install the Motherboard The CR1280 is compatible with motherboards up to E-ATX, including ATX, Micro ATX, and Mini-ITX. Chapter 2 Ready, Setup, Go...
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CR1280 FULL TOWER Install the Motherboard Install the CPU, CPU cooler and memory on the motherboard. Refer to your CPU and motherboard documentation how to mount the CPU and its cooler on your motherboard. If you are using a liquid CPU cooler you may find it easier to install it after the motherboard is installed in the case.
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CR1280 FULL TOWER Install the Motherboard Install the I/O shield Your motherboard should have come with a standard I/O shield that exposes the rear motherboard connectors out of the back of the case. From inside, snap the I/O shield into the cutout in the rear of the case.
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Install the Motherboard Attach the motherboard to the case. The CR1280 comes with most pre-installed standoff, it also adds a couple extra if you need to add them, Slide the motherboard into the I/O shield and then align the motherboards screw holes with the case standoff.
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CR1280 FULL TOWER Install HDD & SSD The CR1280 has four 3.5” drive bays and four 2.5” drive bays. These bays are located in the compartment under the motherboard, just in front of the PSU area. Chapter 2 Ready, Setup, Go...
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CR1280 FULL TOWER Installing a 3.5” HDD There are four 3.5” HDD bays located directly in front of the PSU area, each bay contains a HDD bracket that needs to be installed before sliding the HDD back. Instructions: - Remove the bracket and...
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CR1280 FULL TOWER Installing Drives into the 2.5” Mounts The CR1280 case has four mounts for 2.5” drives such as solid state drives (SSD). The mounts are also Tool less. Instructions: - In the right side of the case, there is 4x 2.5 inch mounts compartments, place the 2.5”...
Attaching Cables Connect the Front Panel Switches and LEDs The CR1280 front panel switches, LEDs, and USB ports have wire leads that need to be attached to header pins the motherboard. Refer to your motherboard manual to locate the proper motherboard header pins and attach the cable connectors listed below.
RGB controller. Note: 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. Chapter 2...
(1x120mm non RGB black fan included) Top: 3x 120mm or 2x140mm fan mounts on top Bottom: 1x120mm Fan mount. The fan mounts on the CR1280 can also be used to mount Water cooling radiators, the following are supported: Front: Radiator supported: 120/140/240/280mm...
CR1280 FULL TOWER Install the Power Supply The power supply unit (PSU) drive bay is located on the bottom of the case in a separate compartment. - Remove the thumb screws located on the opposite side were the motherboard area is located, Slide the PSU in the case PSU bay with the fan facing the case bottom.
The RGB controller can only use RGB Prism fans (sold separately), If a non RIOTORO RGB PRISM class fan is connected , it will force the whole RGB control- ler out of sync, therefore only use appropriate RGB fans if you wish to add more Lightning to the RIOTORO PRISM controller.
CR1280 FULL TOWER Specifications Motherboard Support - E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, Mini-ITX Drive Bays - 4x 3.5” - 4x 2.5” Front Panel I/O - 2x USB 3.0 ports - 2x USB 2.0 ports - 1x Headphone - 1x Microphone - RGB button...
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CR1280 FULL TOWER Specifications Fan/Radiator Mount Points - Rear: 1 x 140/120mm radiator - Top: 3x120/2x140mm Radiator - Front: 2x120/140mm Radiator PSU Support - Standard ATX up to 220mm Long Max. GPU Length - 400mm - 180mm - Up to 220mm...
CR1280 FULL TOWER Recommended Parts P O W E R S U P P L Y U N I T ONYX 650W & ONYX 750W: Are designed to hit the sweet spot for practi- cal real-world performance, reliability, and price. To protect you and your PC, ONYX PSUs include full over-voltage, under-voltage, over-current, over-power, and short-circuit protections.
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Using a 45mm extra thick radiator, the BiFrost 120ti uses more liquid, improving its cooling performance. RIOTORO LED FAN , Cross X Red, White or Blue: The FW120 delivers unparalleled Cooling Performance with it's Precision-Molded Fan Blade Design and a Fan Speed of 1500 RPM. The FW120 exceeds expectations with a very comfortable 26.5dB decibel noise rating...
CR1280 FULL TOWER Recommended Peripherals G A M I N G M I C E G A M I N G K E Y B O A R D The URUZ Z5: It delivers precise tracking complimented by professional Design. The URUZ Z5 offers on-the-fly DPI adjustments up to 4,000 DPI, Multicolor RGB Customizable Back-lighting up to 16.8 million different...
CR1280 FULL TOWER Important Safety Information In order to achieve maximum safety while using your CR1280 FULL TOWER, we suggest that you adopt the following guidelines: - Should you have trouble operating the device properly and troubleshooting does not work, unplug the device and contact the RIOTORO hotline or go to www.riotoro.com for support.
CR1280 FULL TOWER 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.
CR1280 FULL TOWER 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.
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