Riotoro CR500 User manual

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

Before You Begin

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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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Ready, Setup, Go

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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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AIR COOLING INSTALLATION

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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