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SFF time N-ATX manual
Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing the SFF time N-ATX case. Please read the full compatibility list before assembling your PC and make sure that your
components fit. You can find it on sfftime.com.
If you have any doubts about choosing your components, or steps in this manual, please contact us via email on info@sfftime.com, and we will
be glad to assist you.
Important notes:
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always use correct screwdriver tip for corresponding bolts (PH1 or PH2)
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always use correct bolt type
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do not overtighten the bolts
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do not force any components in, each component should be installed without using excessive force
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  • Page 1 SFF time N-ATX manual Dear customer, Thank you for purchasing the SFF time N-ATX case. Please read the full compatibility list before assembling your PC and make sure that your components fit. You can find it on sfftime.com. If you have any doubts about choosing your components, or steps in this manual, please contact us via email on info@sfftime.com, and we will be glad to assist you.
  • Page 2 SFF time N-ATX manual Included with case: PSU bracket GPU bracket HDD side bracket PCI cover Hex tool Mounting hardware...
  • Page 3 SFF time N-ATX manual 1. Preparing the case – removing side panels (part 1) your case will come with side panels and HDD bracket attached you need to remove them before putting other components into the case unscrew six bolts that hold side panels, marked in the picture...
  • Page 4 SFF time N-ATX manual 2. Preparing the case – removing side panels (part 2) pull side panels towards the back side of the case approximately 1 cm lift side panels upwards, away from the case...
  • Page 5 SFF time N-ATX manual 3. Preparing the case – removing HDD bracket (part 1) unscrew nut that holds HDD bracket using provided tool or with 5.5 mm socket or wrench and save it for later use...
  • Page 6 SFF time N-ATX manual 4. Preparing the case – removing HDD bracket (part 2) slide HDD bracket towards the top of the case, and lift it up remove the washer that sits under the bracket and save it for later use...
  • Page 7 SFF time N-ATX manual 5. Installing the motherboard – preparing standoffs (part 1) case comes with standoffs installed for ITX or DTX motherboard. If you are going to install larger motherboard, please install additional standoffs (see next page) to install standoffs, you need a standoff and...
  • Page 8 SFF time N-ATX manual 6. Installing the motherboard – preparing standoffs (part 2) following pictures show standoff configurations for different motherboard sizes always install correct standoffs, otherwise you could damage the motherboard...
  • Page 9 SFF time N-ATX manual 7. Installing ITX motherboard in alternative position - OPTIONAL installing ITX motherboard in alternative position (5 mm higher than the standard) is only necessary when installing 4 slot GPU taller than 135 mm you need to remove the tab at the top of the motherboard IO cutout,...
  • Page 10 SFF time N-ATX manual 8. Installing the motherboard – bolts and cables prepare the motherboard by installing CPU, RAM, M.2 drives, and CPU air cooler if using install the IO shield align the motherboard on standoffs screw the motherboard down using provided...
  • Page 11 SFF time N-ATX manual 9. Installing GPU riser cable – preparing standoffs (up to 3 slot GPU) install standoffs the same way as motherboard standoffs, using screwdriver and provided tool position standoffs according to your GPU thickness this picture shows standoffs installed for 2.3 - 3 slot...
  • Page 12 SFF time N-ATX manual 10. Installing GPU riser cable – preparing standoffs (4 slot GPU) if using 4 slot GPU install riser standoffs in the rightmost position like shown in the picture remove the PCI cover by unscrewing two bolts on the back of the case...
  • Page 13 SFF time N-ATX manual 11. Installing GPU riser cable – riser and bolts screw down the female end of the riser onto previously installed standoffs install the male end of the riser into the motherboard depending on your configuration, you may...
  • Page 14 SFF time N-ATX manual 12. Installing the GPU – GPU bracket before installing the GPU, you need to attach the GPU bracket to the GPU like shown in the picture put a washer under the bolt that holds the GPU...
  • Page 15 SFF time N-ATX manual 13. Installing the GPU – GPU install the GPU into the riser be sure that it is fully seated...
  • Page 16 SFF time N-ATX manual 14. Installing the GPU – bolts put a washer under the bolt that holds the GPU bracket screw down the GPU bracket to the case with two bolts...
  • Page 17 SFF time N-ATX manual 15. Installing the power supply – PSU bracket select the power supply orientation: for ATX power supplies, rotate both the power supply and the bracket for SFX power supplies rotate only the power supply, and orient...
  • Page 18 SFF time N-ATX manual 16. Installing the power supply – cable before installing the power supply into the case, insert male end of the AC cable into the connector on the power supply like shown in the picture if using ATX power supply, make...
  • Page 19 SFF time N-ATX manual 17. Installing the power supply – bolts screw the power supply bracket to the case from the front and the back side of the case using four provided countersunk screws please note that these screws are different than ones...
  • Page 20 SFF time N-ATX manual 18. Installing hard drives – rear 3.5” HDD if you are using a long 3 slot GPU, you can install one 3.5” hard drive directly on the motherboard tray align the drive and screw it to the case using three...
  • Page 21 SFF time N-ATX manual 19. Installing hard drives – HDD bracket screw down your 3.5” or 2.5” drives to the HDD bracket using provided screws like shown in the picture you only need to screw down 2.5” drives on one side install additional HDD side bracket if using 3.5”...
  • Page 22 SFF time N-ATX manual 20. Installing hard drives – washer before installing the HDD bracket into the case, put the washer on the stud like shown on picture this is the washer you removed in step 4...
  • Page 23 SFF time N-ATX manual 21. Installing hard drives – installing the assembly put the HDD bracket with hard drives into the case like shown in the picture slide the assembly towards the bottom of the case making sure that both HDD bracket’s tabs sit under the flanged...
  • Page 24 SFF time N-ATX manual 22. Installing hard drives – nut secure the HDD bracket using the nut you removed in step 3 you can use provided tool or 5.5 mm socket if using 3.5” hard drives also secure the HDD side...
  • Page 25 SFF time N-ATX manual 23. Parts installed after installing all the main components, you can attach other cables such as PSU or SATA you can now proceed to install side panels and the stand installation of water-cooling radiators and alternative...
  • Page 26 SFF time N-ATX manual 24. Installing side panels – left panel install the left side panel following instructions from step 2, but in reverse order secure the panel using two or three bolts (bolt on the bottom side, towards the rear of the case, is recommended if you...
  • Page 27 SFF time N-ATX manual 25. Installing side panels – right panel install the right side panel following instructions from step 2, but in reverse order secure the panel using two or three bolts (bolt on the bottom, towards rear of the case,...
  • Page 28 SFF time N-ATX manual 26. Installing the stand – rear slots lay the case on its top side align the slots on the stand to the tabs on the bottom of the case like shown in the picture push the stand towards the front of the case...
  • Page 29 SFF time N-ATX manual 27. Installing the stand – front slot align the slot on the stand to the tab on the bottom side of the case bend the stand by a few mm towards the front side of the case, and while it’s bent like that push it down towards the bottom of the case...
  • Page 30 SFF time N-ATX manual 28. Build complete congratulations, you have completed your build in the N-ATX case! if you have any questions, comments or want to send us your feedback, please write to us at info@sfftime.com be sure to check out our website sfftime.com for...
  • Page 31 SFF time N-ATX manual 29. Installing the water-cooling radiator – 120 mm radiator optionally, you can install water-cooling radiator in the position otherwise occupied by hard drives place the radiator in the position shown in the picture, and screw it to the case using three provided bolts...
  • Page 32 SFF time N-ATX manual 30. Installing the water-cooling radiator – 360 mm radiator (part 1) place the radiator in the position shown in the picture, and screw it to the case using seven provided bolts depending on the threads on your radiator,...
  • Page 33 SFF time N-ATX manual 31. Installing the water-cooling radiator – 360 mm radiator (part 2) picture on the right shows one of possible configurations with 360 mm radiator if using 2 slot GPU and up to 30mm thick radiator, you will have to use 15...
  • Page 34 SFF time N-ATX manual 32. Alternative GPU mount – motherboard standoff (part 1) this case allows mounting the GPU in upper position with optional accessory kit that includes alternative mounting brackets for GPU and PSU, shorter riser cable and mounting hardware...
  • Page 35 SFF time N-ATX manual 33. Alternative GPU mount – motherboard standoff (part 2) install the 40 mm long standoff found in the kit using provided tool, do not overtighten...
  • Page 36 SFF time N-ATX manual 34. Alternative GPU mount – preparing the GPU assemble the GPU, riser and upper GPU mounting bracket found in the kit like shown in the picture for mounting the riser to the upper GPU bracket follow instructions from step 9...
  • Page 37 SFF time N-ATX manual 35. Alternative GPU mount – installing the assembly (part 1) insert the assembly from the previous step into the case line it up so that the GPU’s PCI bracket enters the narrow slit on the back side of the case...
  • Page 38 SFF time N-ATX manual 36. Alternative GPU mount – installing the assembly (part 2) screw down the upper GPU bracket to the case and the motherboard standoff like shown on picture use countersunk bolts to attach the upper GPU bracket...
  • Page 39 SFF time N-ATX manual 37. Alternative GPU mount – installing the assembly (part 3) put a washer under the bolt that holds the GPU bracket screw down the GPU bracket to the case with two bolts...
  • Page 40 SFF time N-ATX manual 38. Alternative PSU mount – PSU bracket for configurations that require ATX motherboard with water-cooling radiator larger than 140 mm it is possible to side mount 240 or 280 mm radiator this configuration requires mounting GPU to the upper position and...
  • Page 41 SFF time N-ATX manual 39. Alternative PSU mount – rubber feet stick two rubber feet found in the kit to the case like shown in the picture they will raise the PSU to allow the clearance for the stand’s tabs...
  • Page 42 SFF time N-ATX manual 40. Alternative PSU mount – bolts place the power supply with the attached bracket in the case like shown in the picture screw it to the case using three provided M3 bolts please note that this PSU mount option is...
  • Page 43 SFF time N-ATX manual 41. Side mounted radiator – installation place a 240 or 280 mm radiator in the position shown in the picture and screw it to the case using four provided bolts depending on the threads on your radiator, use either provided M3 or #6-32 bolts make sure that you insert 2 mm thick washers provided in the kit between the radiator and the case as they will allow the clearance for the side panel’s tab...
  • Page 44 SFF time N-ATX manual 42. Side mounted radiator – rear view rear view of 240 mm radiator installation...
  • Page 45 SFF time N-ATX manual 43. Side mounted radiator – complete build picture on the right shows complete build with side mounted 240 mm radiator, ATX motherboard and GPU and PSU in alternative positions maximum GPU length will depend on radiator size and thickness...