MID TOWER PC CASE
CR500
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Note: This manual is a guide for the CR500 MID TOWER case. For instructions on installing the motherboard and other components,
please refer to their documentation.
Thank you for purchasing the CR500!
The upscale, yet budget-friendly, CR500’s tempered glass window
provides a panoramic view of your PC components.
The robust steel chassis is engineered with dual chambers to isolate heat
and Direct Airflow to streamline cooling of key components including the
CPU and GPU.
And with mount points for fans and radiators in the front and rear, your PC
will run cool quiet even when pushed to its limits. Tool-free installation, flexible
routing, and spacious layout make customizing your PC quick and effortless.
Welcome to RIOTORO
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Before You Begin
- Exploded view
- What is in the box
- Precautions
- Requirements
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Ready, Setup, Go
- Specifications
- Remove the side panels
- Install the motherboard
- Connect the Front Panel Switches and LEDs
- Power Supply Installation
- SSD / HDD Installation
- Fan Installation - Front & Rear
- Attaching the Case Fan Cables
- Water Cooling Installation - 120.0 mm or 240.0 mm options
- Air Cooling Installation
- GPU Installation
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Top / Front Panel Assembly
- General Maintenance
- Important Safety Information
- Limited product warranty ("Limited Warranty")
- Troubleshooting your new CR500
- Recommended parts
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CONTENTS
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Exploded view
1. Front panel
2. Side panel
3. Dust filters
4. I/O panel
5. Structure
6. 120.0 mm Red LED fan
7. 120.0 mm fan
8. Tempered glass
side panel
9. Thumb screws
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Standoff screws
Motherboard
installation
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
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ITEM IMAGE USEDESCRIPTION
CR500
Mid Tower Case
Nylon ties
Long screws
Fan screws
1Build your gaming
machine
Cable management
Water cooling
installation
Fan installation
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Phillip screws
Motherboard
installation
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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.
- Before connecting cables, make sure the connectors are
correctly aligned.
- Consult the documentation of your motherboard and other components
for specific installation instructions and troubleshooting.
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PRECAUTIONS
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Note: Handle all components with care, should you need any assistance go to www.riotoro.com/support
REQUIREMENTS
In order to assemble CR500 to the desired form factor
(either mini or mid tower) you will need:
1. A flat working area (e.g. desk or table)
with sufficient space
2. A magnetic Phillips screw driver
This means you need to have the Phillips screw driver
available in order to complete this assembly.
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- Water Cooling Mounts:
SPECIFICATIONS
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- Type:
- Color:
- Case Material:
- With Power Supply:
- Motherboard Compatibility:
- Side Panel Window:
- External 5.25" Drive Bays:
- External 3.5" Drive Bays:
- Internal 3.5" Drive Bays:
- Internal 2.5" Drive Bays:
- Expansion Slots:
GENERAL
Mid Tower
Black
Steel, ABS Plastic, Tempered Glass
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ATX, micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Yes, Tempered Glass
EXPANSION
- Top Panel:
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EXTERNAL
PORTS
1x USB 3.0
2x USB 2.0
1x Headphone
1x Microphone
- Included Fans:
COOLING
SYSTEM
Front: 2x 120.0 mm Red LED
Rear: 1x 120.0 mm
- Fan Mounts: Front: 2x 120.0 mm or 2x 140.0 mm
Rear: 1x 120.0 mm
- Max GPU Length:
- Max CPU Cooler Height:
- Max PSU Length:
Front: 1x 120.0 mm or 1x 240.0 mm
Rear: 1x 120.0 mm
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DIMENSIONS
350.0 mm
170 mm
220.0 mm
Remove the metal side panel by sliding it
towards the rear and the tempered glass
towards the right (rembember to be carefull).
Remove the thumbscrews from both side
panels and store them in a safe place.
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Put the case upright on a stable, flat surface with rear facing you.
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REMOVE THE SIDE PANELS
CR500 comes with enough mounting standoffs for a full ATX or smaller
form factor.
Align the motherboards screw holes with the
case standoff, attach the motherboard using
the provided screws.
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From inside, snap the I/O shield into the
cutout in the rear of the case.
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INSTALL THE MOTHERBOARD
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USB 3.0
USB 2.0
HD AUDIO
POWER SW
RESET SW
HDD LED
POWER LED +
POWER LED -
Tips: - LED leads are marked positive (+) or negative (–) and must be connected to the corresponding
pins on the motherboard. The orientation of the RESET SW and POWER SW connectors does not matter
- Use your motherboard manual to correctly identify the front I/O connectors.
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.
CONNECT THE FRONT PANEL SWITCHES AND LEDS
Note: To avoid issues follow the instructions provided by the PSU manufacturer.
CR500 is designed for quick PSU installation, simply put in place and
tighten screws to the back panel.
Tighten screwsSlide the PSU into position
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POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION
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Place the bracket with the drive in its
original position.
Remove the tool-less bracket, attach
the HDD into it
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CR500 is designed with tool-less 3.5” (convertible to 2.5”) and 2.5”
drive bays.
SSD / HDD INSTALLATION
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Additional 120.0 mm fans may be installled to
increase airflow. As an option you may install
RGB fans with an external controller.
Remove the front panel in order to have access
to the front fans.
CR500 is designed to provide superb cooling with the three included
120.0 mm fans. Optionally, two 140.0 mm fans can be installed at the front.
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FAN INSTALLATION – FRONT & REAR
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Position the fan hub to allow facilitate good
cable management and allows you easy
access to the controller.
To connect fans directly to the motherboard
always make sure you use the correct header;
12V fan to 12V header / 5V fan to 5V header.
Note: 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.
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Connect the fans directly to the motherboard using the appropriate fan header.
Alternatively, connect the fans to an RGB hub and controller (make sure they
are connect to the PSU).
ATTACHING THE CASE FAN CABLES
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Note: To avoid issues follow the instructions provided by the air cooling solution manufacturer.
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Remove the front panel, attach the 240.0 mm
radiator to the front or top.
Remove the front panel and included fans,
attach the 120.0 mm radiator to the front;
Alternatively, attache it to the rear.
CR500 is designed to provide superb fan cooling with two options, use
a 240.0 mm radiator at the front or a 120.0 mm radiator in the front or rear.
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WATER COOLING INSTALLATION - 120.0 MM OR 240.0 MM OPTIONS
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Note: To avoid issues follow the instructions provided by the air cooling solution manufacturer.
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Make sure all screws are tighten and fans
are connected to the correct motherboard
headers.
Apply thermal paste to the CPU, attach the
brackets and air cooler to the motherboard
CR500 is designed to provide superb cooling with the installation of
air cooling solutions up to 170.0 mm in height.
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Note: be carefull when removing the expansion covers.
Attach each GPU to the motherboard, place
and tighten the thumbs screws.
Remove the thumb screws for the PCIe
expansion covers.
The CR500 allows for the installation of up to thee (3) GPUs.
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GPU INSTALLATION
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