thermaltake Core V21 ARGB TUF Gaming Edition Micro Chassis User Manual
- June 14, 2024
- thermaltake
Table of Contents
thermaltake Core V21 ARGB TUF Gaming Edition Micro Chassis
Product Introduction
Specification
| Case Type | Micro Case |
|---|---|
| Dimension (H’W*O) | 336 x 320 x 424 mm (13.2 x 12.6 x 16.7 inch) |
| Side Panel | Transparent Window |
| Material | SPCC |
| Cooling System | Front (Intake) : |
200 x 200 x 30 mm fan (800rpm, 13dBA)
Drive Bays Hidden| 3×3.5″ , 3×2.5″
Expansion Slots| 5
Motherboard| 6.7″ x 6.7″ (Mini ITX) , 9.6″ x 9.6″ (MicroATX)
1/0Port| USB 3.0 x 2, HD Audio x 1
Clearance| CPU cooler height limitation: 185mm
VGA length limitation: 350mm
PSU length limitation: 200mm (Without bottom fan)
Accessory
| Figure | Parts Name | Q’ty | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screw# 6-32 x 6 mm | 4 | PSU | |
| PSU Rubber | 2 | PSU (Bottom) | |
| PSU Bracket 1 | 1 | PSU | |
| PSU Bracket 2 | 1 | PSU | |
| Screw# 6-32 x 6 mm | 1 | PSU Bracket | |
| Stand off# 6-32 x 6 mm | 2 | Motherboard | |
| Screw# 6-32 x 5 mm | 9 | Motherboard | |
| Screw M3 x 6 mm | 18 | 2.5″HDD | |
| Screw 0 5x 10 mm | 12 | Fan | |
| Cable Tie | 7 | Cable Management | |
| Screw# 6-32 x 15 mm | 2 | Stacking | |
| Flange Nut# 6-32 | 2 | Stacking | |
| Stacking Gasket | 2 | Stacking |
Warning and Notice
CPU Cooler Height Limitation
VGA (Add – on card) Length Limitation
Warning!!
- Height limit for the CPU heatsink: The height limit for the CPU heatsink is 185 mm (7.3 inches).
- Length limit for the VGA (graphics card):
- The length limit for the VGA (graphics card) is 350 mm (13.8 inches).
Installation Guide;
Side Panel Disassembly
Remove the screws on the back of the chassis and open the side panel.
PSU Installation
- Place the power supply in proper location and secure it with screws.
- Place the PSU rubber on bracket.
- Secure bracket with the case by locking hook.
- Install the bracket in proper location and secure it with screws.
Motherboard Installation
Install the motherboard in proper location and secure it with screws.
3 .5″ & 2.5″ HDD Installation
- Pull the HOD tray out.
- Place the 2.5″ or 3.5″ hard drive on the tray and secure it with screws.
- Slide the HOD tray back to the HOD cage.
2 .5″ HDD Installation
Place the 2.5″ HOD on proper location and secure it with screws.
PCI Slot Usage
- Loosen the screws with a screwdriver.
- Install the PCI card in proper location and secure it with screws.
Air Cooling Installation
Fan Support: Front:
1 x 120mm or 2 x 120mm
1 x 140mm or 2 x 140mm
1 x200mm
Top:
1 x 120mm or 2 x 120mm or 3 x 120mm or 4 x 120mm
1 x 140mm or 2 x 140mm
Rear:
1 x 120mm
1 x 140mm
Bottom:
1 x 120mm or 2 x 120mm
Left/ Right Side:
1 x 120mm or 2 x 120mm
1 x 140mm or 2 x 140mm
Liquid Cooling Installation
Radiator Support:
Front:
1 x 120mm or 1 x 240mm
1 x 140mm
Top:
2 x 120mm or 2 x 240mm
1 x 140mm or 1 x 280mm
Rear:
1 x 120mm
Left/ Right Side:
1 x 120mm or 1 x 240mm
1 x 140mm or 1 x 280mm
Bracket Installation
For Air Cooling
**For Liquid Cooling
**
I/0 Panel Placement Guide
Stacking Installation
Leads Installation
Leads Installation Guide
Case LED Connection
On the front of the case, you can find some LEDs and switch leads. Please consult your user manual of your motherboard manufacturer, then connect these leads to the panel header on the motherboard.
USB 3.0 Connection
- Make sure your motherboard supports USB 3.0 connection.
- Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the available USB 3.0 port on your computer.
USB Function
Audio Connection
Please refer to the following illustration of Audio connector and your
motherboard user manual.
Please select the motherboard which used AC’97 or HO Audio(Azalia),{be aware
of that your audio supports AC’97 or HO Audio (Azalia)) or it will damage your
device(s).
AUDIO HD AUDIO Function
Other
Thermaltake Power Supply Series (Optional)
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