Antec GX700 User manual

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GX700
User
Manual

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GX700 User Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of the GX700!
The new flagship in Antec’s GX series, the GX700 is ready to take your system to the next level. Builders
can now assemble and expand faster with tool-less drive bays and customizable HDD trays. This boldly designed
gaming enclosure features metal clasps and rugged drive bay covers. It accommodates GPUs up to 11.5” and
integrates a unique flip access fan controller situated next to easy access USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 connectors. Users
can cool their systems with two140 mm top fans capable of mounting 240 mm cooling radiators and easily
upgrade with the enclosure’s five 3.5” tool-less HDD trays, each with SSD/HDD mounts.
The GX700 does not include a power supply. Make sure you choose a power supply that is compatible
with your computer components and has a long enough power harness to reach your motherboard and
peripheral devices. We recommend our High Current Gamer, High Current Pro or Earthwatts power
supplies for the latest ATX specification compliance, broad compatibility, and power savings capability.
At Antec, we continually refine and improve our products to ensure the highest quality. As such, your
new chassis may differ slightly from the description in this manual due to improvements applied for the
optimal building experience. As of the date of publication, all features, descriptions, and illustrations in
this manual are correct.
Disclaimer
This manual is intended only as a guide for Antec’s computer
enclosures. For more comprehensive instructions on installing the
motherboard and peripherals, please refer to the manuals that
come with those components.

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction
1.1 Getting to Know Your Chassis............................................................................5
1.2 Chassis Specifications.........................................................................................6
1.3 Included Screws .................................................................................................6
1.4 Before You Begin................................................................................................7
Section 2: Hardware Installation
2.1 Setting Up ..........................................................................................................10
2.2 Removing the Front Bezel………………………………………………………………………………11
2.3 Motherboard Installation...................................................................................11
2.4 Power Supply Installation ..................................................................................13
2.5 External 5.25” Device Installation......................................................................14
2.6 Internal 3.5” Device Installation ........................................................................16
2.7 Internal 2.5” Device Installation ........................................................................17
2.8 Cable Management............................................................................................18
Section 3: Cooling System
3.1 Included Fans .....................................................................................................20
3.2 Optional Fans .....................................................................................................21
3.3 Air Filters............................................................................................................22

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Section 1
Introduction

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1.1 Getting to Know Your Chassis

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*The top dive bay of the GX700 is only meant for controls
1.2 Chassis Specifications
Chassis Type
Mid-Tower
Chassis Color
Military Green / Black
Dimensions
19.7” (H) x 7.9” (W) x 17.7” (D)
500 mm (H) x 200 mm (W) x 450 mm (D)
Weight
13.8 lbs / 6.26 kg
Cooling
Includes 2 x 140 mm top fans
Capable of mounting 240mm radiator for water cooling
Includes 1 x 120 mm rear fan
Optional 2 x 120 mm front intake fans
Optional 120 mm side fan mount to cool graphic cards
Drive Bays
3+1 x 5.25”external tool-less drive bays
Click-on 5.25” drive bay clasps
Top bay designed for controls
5 x 3.5” internal tool-less HDD tray each with 2.5” SSD/HDD mount
Expansion Slots
7 x PCI-E with thumbscrew access: supports NVIDIA® SLI® / AMD CrossFireX™
Motherboard Size
Standard ATX, microATX, Mini-ITX
Top I/O Panel
2 x USB 3.0
2x USB 2.0
Audio In/Out
Fan controller
- Power and Reset buttons located at the front of the chassis

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1.3 Included Screws
An inventory of all screws and intended usage and quantity is provided here:
A. PSU screws
B. Motherboard standoffs
C. Motherboard and fan screws
D. Zip ties
A
B
C
D

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1.4 Before You Begin
In order to ensure that your building experience with the GX700 will be a positive one, please take note
of the following:
While working inside your GX700, keep your chassis on a flat, stable surface. Make sure your
build environment is clean, well-lit, and free of dust.
Antec chassis feature rounded edges that minimize the occurrence of hand injuries.
Nonetheless, exercise caution and control when handling chassis interiors. We strongly
recommend taking the appropriate time and care when working inside the chassis. Avoid
hurried or careless motions.
Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the unshielded components or contacts
on a card. Hold a card by its edges. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, never by
its pins.
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself periodically by touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector or screw on the back of this computer) or by using a wrist
grounding strap.
Before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly aligned and oriented.
Bent pins can be difficult to fix and may require replacement of the entire connector.
This manual is not designed to cover CPU, RAM, or expansion card installation. Please consult
your motherboard manual for specific mounting instructions and troubleshooting. Before
proceeding, check the manual for your CPU cooler to find out if there are steps you must take
before installing the motherboard.
Do not sit on your chassis. Although it is constructed of heavy-duty steel and internally
reinforced, it is not designed to support the weight of an adult, and may buckle.
Remember to use the right tools for each task. Do not use improvised screwdrivers like coins,
nails or knife blades as they may result in damage to screw threads or even injury. Do not use
your fingernails to separate edges or lift the sides of the chassis, as paint chipping or injury may
occur.

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Section 2
Hardware Installation

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2.1 Setting Up
Put the case upright on a flat, stable surface so that the rear panel (power supply and expansion slots) is
facing you.
To remove the left and right side panels, remove each of the two thumbscrews, and then slide the side
panel towards you.
Note: Place the panel thumbscrews aside in a safe place.
CAUTION: Do not use your fingernails to pry or lift the panels. Damage to the panels or injury to your
fingernails may result.

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2.2 Removing the Front Bezel
You may need to remove the front bezel in order to install fans.
To remove the bezel, place your hand in the notch and pull the bezel towards you, starting from the
bottom. You may encounter some resistance the first time you remove the bezel; this is normal.
2.3 Motherboard Installation
Before proceeding:
Check the manual of your CPU cooler to find out if there are steps you must do before installing the
motherboard.
The GX700 does not come include an I/O panel. Your motherboard should include an I/O panel, if not
please contact your motherboard manufacturer for the correct I/O panel.
*Insert the I/O panel before you install your motherboard.
Remove the front bezel by pulling it toward you from the bottom.

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The GX700 comes with motherboard standoffs (B in section 1.3). These are
meant to be positioned for Standard ATX, microATX or Mini-ITX motherboards and can be relocated to
accommodate various form factors.
1. Lay the case down so that the open side is up.
2. Align the motherboard with the standoff holes on the motherboard tray and remember or mark
which holes are lined up.
3. Install standoffs as needed and put the motherboard in.
4. Screw your motherboard into the standoffs with the provided mounting screws (C in section
1.3).
CAUTION
Make sure to remove any unused motherboard standoffs. They
may come into contact with the back of the motherboard and may
electrify your chassis exterior if left connected.
Install the motherboard standoffs by aligning the motherboard with the
standoff holes.

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2.4 Power Supply Installation
1. With the case upright, place the power supply in the case and align the rear of the unit with the
mounting holes.
2. Attach the power supply to the case with the screws provided (A).
Attach the power supply with the provided screws

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Remove the metal drive bay cover
2.5 External 5.25” Device Installation
1. Remove the metal drive bay cover by unlocking the click-on clasps
2. Pull out the drive bay tabs on either side by twisting the locking mechanism to the vertical
position
Pull out the drive bay tab on both sides

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Align and lock the drive bay tab on either side
3. Slide your 5.25” drive through the front of the chassis until it lines up
flush with the front bezel.
4. Replace the drive bay tab the by aligning its pins with the holes on your 5.25” drive, then lock it
into place by turning the locking mechanism to the horizontal position.
Slide you drive in until it is flush with the bezel

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2.6 Internal 3.5” Device Installation
The GX700 includes 5 drive holders. You will need one for each 3.5” drive.
1. Insert three pins on the drive holder into three holes on the side of your 3.5” drive.
2. Slightly bend the drive holder to snap the drive into place.
3. Pinch the ends of the drive holder together and slide the drive into the 3.5” bay until it locks into
position.
Slightly bend the drive holder to snap the drive into place

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2.7 Internal 2.5” Device Installation
Each of the five 3.5” drive bays also support 2.5” drives:
1. Align your 2.5” drive with the holes of the drive holder
2. Secure your drive with the 2.5” screws provided (C in Section 1.3)
3. Slide the drive holder back into the drive rails
Align and secure the 2.5”drive onto the drive holder

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Use the grommet-lined cable routing holes to route PSU cables.
2.8 Cable Management
There is a cable management compartment between the motherboard and right side panel, as well as
cable ties located on the back of the motherboard panel. You can tuck excess cables in this
compartment or route them to the drive bays.
Choose the cables you would like to pass through the holes behind the motherboard tray. Pull them
through the hole toward the right side of the case.
Use the cable ties provided to hold your cables in place. Cable ties can be anchored to tiedown locations
on the back of the motherboard panel.
For cables which will be routed back to front drives or other internal accessories, feed the cables back
through the insertion point nearest the destination of the cable. Connect the cable and then pull the
slack back to the right side of the case.
For cables which will be routed directly to front drives or other internal accessories, cable tiedowns are
located along the drive cage. Bundle front drives’ or other internal accessories’ cables together and
secure them using tiedowns.

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Section 3
Cooling System

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3.1 Included Fans
The GX700 comes with two standard 140 mm fans and a rear 120 mm fan (yellow outline).
The red rectangles indicate additional fan mounts. Mounting procedures for these fans are discussed in
Section 3.2.