Corsair SERIES 600 User manual

CARBIDE SERIES®600
Case Specifications
Length......................................................................................................mm
Width .......................................................................................................mm
Height ......................................................................................................mm
Weight .......................................................................................................kg
MaximumGPUlength .......................................................................mm
MaximumCPUcoolerheight .........................................................mm
MaximumPSUlength........................................................................mm
Radiatorcompatibility
Front .............................................................xmmorxmm
Bottom.........................................................xmmorxmm
Rear...............................................................xmmorxmm
535mm
454mm
260mm
INSTALLATION GUIDE

CARBIDE SERIES®600
Case Features
Accessory Kit Contents
(x3) Corsair AF140L fans included
Bottom triple 120mm or dual 140mm fan mounts compatible
with 240/280/360mm radiators
Rear 120/140mm fan mount compatible with 120/140mm fan or radiator
Front dual 120mm or dual 140mm fan mounts compatible
with 240/280mm radiators
(x2) USB 3.0, (x2) USB 2.0, Headphone/Mic, Three-speed fan controller, Power/Reset
(600Q): Sound-damped side panel; (600C): Full clear acrylic side door
CPU backplate cutout
Built-in cable routing cutouts with grommets
(x2) Tool-free optical drive bays
(x2) Tool-free top-mounted 3.5” drive bays
(x3) Tool-free back-mounted 2.5” drive trays
(x8) Expansion slots
Removable front and bottom low restriction dust filters
Power supply mounting bracket
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B
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K
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x4 x16
x4
Long Fan Screws Short Fan Screws
Cable Ties x10
x28x1
Motherboard/HDD
Screws
SSD/ODD ScrewsMotherboard
Standos
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CARBIDE SERIES®600
3. Installing a 5.25" drive
2. Installing the Motherboard
1. Removing the Side Panels (600Q)
1. Removing the Side Panels (600C)
Pull the latch to release the
acrylic side panel, then lift the
panel o of the hinge.
Snap your motherboard’s I/O
shield into the cutout.
Align the motherboard with the
standoffs in the case.
Secure with the included
screws.
Remove the thumbscrews
and tilt the side panel out.
600C STEP1
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3
600Q STEP1
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3
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600C_600Q STEP2
600C_600Q Step 3
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2
1. Open the front door.
2. Remove the 5.25”
bay shield.
3. Insert the 5.25” drive into
the drive bay from the front
until the tool-free latch clicks,
securing the drive.
Note: To remove your drive, push the
tool-free tab to release the drive
and slide it out of the front.

CARBIDE SERIES®600
7. Installing PCI-E/PCI Card(s)
6. Installing the Power Supply
5. Installing SSDs
4. Installing HDDs
Step 1 – Place the drive into
the 3.5” drive tray.
Step 2 – Slide the drive
and rail assembly into the
HDD cage from behind the
motherboard as shown.
Step 1
600C_600Q STEP4
600C_600Q STEP4
Step 2
Remove the thumbscrews
securing the power supply
mounting bracket to the back
of the case.
Attach bracket to the power
supply with screws (included
with the power supply).
Slide power supply into the
back of the case.
Replace thumbscrews,
securing the bracket to the
case.
Note: PSU should be installed with
the fan facing down to ensure
proper airflow.
600C_600Q STEP6
600C_600Q STEP7
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2
1. Remove the thumbscrews
and the corresponding
slot covers.
2. Install the expansion
card and secure with a
thumbscrew.
1. Remove the screws to
release the drive tray
from the back of the
motherboard tray.
2. Slide the 2.5” drive into
the tray until it snaps
into place.
3. Reattach the drive tray
to the back of the
motherboard tray.
600C_600Q Step 5
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3

CARBIDE SERIES®600
11. Installing the Front I/O Connectors
10. Connecting the Fan Controller
1. Connect the SATA power
connector to the PSU SATA
power cable.
2. Connect the 3 or 4-Pin fan
connecter to the case fan
header.
3. Push the fan speed selector
button on your case to
toggle fan speed.
See your motherboard’s
manual for front panel header
locations and pin-outs.
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2
3
9. Cleaning the Dust Filters
8. Removing the Front and Top Fascia
From inside the case, carefully
push the tabs securing the
front or top to the case,
and pull gently outwards.
Repeat for all six (6) tabs for
the front panel or eight (8)
tabs for the top panel.
To replace panels, simply press
them back into place slowly.
Remove the bottom dust
filter as shown, clean it with
compressed air, and then
replace.
Remove the front fascia,
remove the front dust filter,
clean it with compressed air,
and then replace.
600C_600Q STEP8
600C_600Q STEP9
USB 3.0
HD AUDIO
USB 2.0
RESET SW POWER LED +
POWER LED –POWER SW HDD LED

CARBIDE SERIES®600
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I remove the I/O Panel?
Remove the top panel as mentioned in Step 8:
then remove the screws and gently pull the I/O panel upwards:
2. Does the polarity matter with the I/O panel’s power and
reset header?
No, only the LED headers.
3. Where can I mount a fan?
Fan Mount Locations
Front x2 120mm/140mm
Top x
Rear x1 120mm/140mm
Bottom x3 120mm, x2 140mm
Side x
Mid x
600C_600Q FAQ
600C_600Q FAQ