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A side window and cable management ensures the inside as good as the outside. Note: This manual is a guide for the CR488 MID 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 - GPU Installation Top / Front Panel Assembly - General Maintenance - Important Safety Information - Limited product warranty ("Limited Warranty") - Troubleshooting your new CR488 - Recommended parts...
CR488 MID TOWER CASE Exploded view 1. Front panel 2. I/O panel 3. Dust filter 4. Side panel 5. Structure 6. PCIe cover 7. 120.0 mm Red LED fan 8. 120.0 mm fan 9. PCIe cover Before You Begin...
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CR488 MID TOWER CASE WHAT’S IN THE BOX ITEM IMAGE DESCRIPTION CR488 Build your gaming Mid Tower Case machine Nylon ties Cable management Water cooling Long screws installation Fan screws Fan installation Thumb screws GPU installation Motherboard Phillip screws installation...
CR488 MID 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...
CR488 MID 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 each panel by sliding the panel panels and store them in a safe place.
CR488 MID TOWER CASE INSTALL THE MOTHERBOARD CR488 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.
CR488 MID 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.
CR488 MID TOWER CASE POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION CR488 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 5...
CR488 MID TOWER CASE SSD / HDD INSTALLATION CR488 is designed with tool-less 3.5” (convertible to 2.5”) and 2.5” drive bays. Remove the tool-less bracket, attach Place each bracket with the installed drive in its the SSD and/or HDD to each bracket original position.
CR488 MID TOWER CASE FAN INSTALLATION – FRONT, TOP, REAR, BOTTOM CR488 is designed to provide superb cooling with the two included 120.0 mm fans. Remove the front panel and magnetic filter Additional 120.0 mmfans may be installled to increase airflow. As an option you may install RGB fans with an external controller.
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.
MID TOWER CASE WATER COOLING INSTALLATION - 120.0 MM OR 240.0 MM OPTIONS CR488 is designed to provide superb fan cooling with two options, use a 120.0 mm or a 240.0 mm radiator in the front or top. Remove the front panel, attach the 120.0 mm Remove the front panel, attach the 240.0 mm...
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CR488 MID TOWER CASE AIR COOLING INSTALLATION CR488 is designed to provide superb cooling with the installation of air cooling solutions up to 165.0 mm in height. Attach the brackets and air cooler to the Make sure all screws are tighten and fans...
CR488 MID TOWER CASE GPU INSTALLATION The CR488 allows for the installation of up to thee (3) GPUs. Remove the thumb screws for the PCIe Attach each GPU to the motherboard, place expansion covers. and tighten the thumbs screws and PCIe cover.
CR488 MID 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 hotline or go to www.riotoro.com for support. Do not attempt to service or fix the device yourself at any time.
MID 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.
(refer to your MB manual to identify the right pin headers.) How to clean the Dust filters. The CR488 comes with dust filters, and are meant to help keep the computer components clean, blocking the dust from the outside, they are located across several points that could potentially be used as intake areas.
CR488 MID 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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CR488 MID 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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CR488 MID 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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