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Additional mount points for fans or liquid radiators add cooling flexibility. To ease installation, CR1088 has modern builder-friendly features such as tool-free mounts and cable tie-downs. Note: This manual is a guide for the CR1088 MINI 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 - Air cooling installation - GPU Installation Top / Front Panel Assembly - General Maintenance - Important Safety Information - Limited product warranty ("Limited Warranty") - Troubleshooting your new CR1088 - Recommended parts...
CR1088 MINI TOWER CASE Exploded view 1. RGB front panel 2. Acrylic side panel 3. 120.0 mm fan 4. I/O panel 5. Structure 6. HDD / SSD storage bracket 7. HDD / SSD caddies 8. Side panel Before You Begin...
CR1088 MINI TOWER CASE WHAT’S IN THE BOX ITEM IMAGE DESCRIPTION CR1088 Build your gaming MINI TOWER Case machine Nylon ties Cable management Water cooling Long screws installation Fan screws Fan installation Motherboard Phillip screws installation Motherboard Standoffs installation Secure SSD Drives...
CR1088 MINI 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.
2. A magnetic Phillips screw driver This means you need to have the Phillips screw driver available in order to complete this assembly. Note: Handle all components with care, should you need any assistance go to www.riotoro.com/support Before You Begin...
CR1088 MINI 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.
CR1088 MINI TOWER CASE INSTALL THE MOTHERBOARD CR1088 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.
CR1088 MINI 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.
CR1088 MINI TOWER CASE POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION CR1088 is designed for quick PSU installation, simply put in place and tighten screws to the back panel. Slide the PSU into position Tighten screws Note: To avoid issues follow the instructions provided by the PSU manufacturer.
Note: The CR1088 comes with an RGB hub to connect fans. Be aware that connecting a NON-RGB RIOTORO fan may potentially set the RGB lightning out of sync, onnect any non RGB fan or third party fan to the motherboard fan headers if needed.
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.
CR1088 MINI TOWER CASE RGB HUB DETAILS The RGB controller is able to power and provide lighting control to your RGB components SATA cable to PSU I/O Cable 12 Volt Fan 1 Power Fan 2 Power LED Strip Fan 3...
CR1088 MINI TOWER CASE LIGHTING CONTROL WITH RGB MOTHERBOARDS Motherboards with RGB lighting features allow you to control the case lighting from its software, just make sure it has RGB 4-pin connectors with the pinout 12V-G-R-B. - Detach the case’s RGB cable (12 volt RGB cable)
CR1088 MINI TOWER CASE CUSTOMIZING RGB LIGHTING You can easily customize the case lighting by pressing the RGB button, the setting will be saved even when the system is powered off. 1. Changing the Lighting Mode To step through the lighting modes, press the RGB button.
CR1088 MINI TOWER CASE SSD / HDD INSTALLATION CR1088 is designed with tool-less 3.5” (convertible to 2.5”) and 2.5” drive bays. Remove the tool-less HDD / SSD storage Attach the HDD or SSD to the bracket, bracket and remove the caddies.
MINI TOWER CASE WATER COOLING INSTALLATION - 120.0 MM OR 240.0 MM OPTIONS CR1088 is designed to provide superb fan cooling with two options, use a 120.0 mm or a 240.0 mm radiator in the front. Remove the front panel, attach the 120.0 mm Remove the front panel, attach the 240.0 mm...
CR1088 MINI TOWER CASE AIR COOLING INSTALLATION CR1088 is designed to provide superb cooling with the installation of air cooling solutions up to 135.0 mm in height. Apply thermal paste to the CPU, attach the Make sure all screws are tighten and fans...
CR1088 MINI TOWER CASE GPU INSTALLATION The CR1088 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.
CR1088 MINI 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 hot-line or go to www.riotoro.com for support. Do not attempt to service or fix the device yourself at any time.
MINI 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 CR1088 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.
CR1088 MINI 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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CR1088 MINI 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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CR1088 MINI 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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