Corsair SPEC-ALPHA User manual

CARBIDE SERIES®SPEC-ALPHA
Case Specifications
Length......................................................................................................mm
Width .......................................................................................................mm
Height ......................................................................................................mm
Weight ......................................................................................................... kg
MaximumGPUlength .......................................................................mm
MaximumCPUcoolerheight .........................................................mm
MaximumPSUlength........................................................................mm
474mm
220mm 518mm
INSTALLATION GUIDE

CARBIDE SERIES®SPEC-ALPHA
Case Features
Accessory Kit Contents
I/O Panel (x2 USB 3.0, Headphone/Mic, and Power/Reset)
Removable front fascia
x2 Front 120mm LED fans (room for 3)
Rear 120mm LED fan
x2 Top 120mm fan mounts
Windowed side panel
Bottom PSU mount and dust filter
x2 Tool-free 2.5" drive mounts
CPU backplate cutout
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
A B
C
D EF
G H
I
ax6
Cable ties
gx1
Motherboard
stando
ex16
Short fan screws
dx4
SSD pan head
screws
fx4
Long fan screws
b
MBD/HDD screws
x16 cx16
SSD/ODD screws

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4. Installing the Power Supply
3. Installing PCI-E/PCI Card(s)
2. Installing the Motherboard
1. Removing the Side Panels
Simply remove the
thumbscrews then slide the
side panels back and out.
Note: Corsair recommends
removing both side panels and
setting them aside when building
your system to avoid accidental
damage. Both side panels are
interchangeable and should be
removed to reduce clutter.
Remove slot cover, install
expansion card, and secure
with screw(s) as necessary.
Position the PSU on the
bottom of the case then align
the case holes and secure the
PSU with screws provided with
your power supply.
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First, install your
motherboard’s I/O shield
(see your motherboard’s
manual for guidance).
Align your motherboard with
the pre-installed standoffs.
Use the provided screws
to secure the
motherboard to the
motherboard tray.
b
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8. Installing Additional SSDs
7. Installing HDDs and SSDs
6. Removing the Top Panel
5. Removing the Front Fascia
Simply pull back retention arm
and slide in the 2.5" SSD or
3.5" HDD until the retention
arm snaps back into place.
Align the 2.5” drive to the
mid-panel of the case, and
secure with the included
screws from the
accessory box.
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To remove the front fascia,
gently pull the front away from
the case while pressing on the
tabs securing it.
Remove the screws from the
top rear of the case, and slide
top panel backwards gently
until you can lift it o.

CARBIDE SERIES®SPEC-ALPHA
Frequently Asked Questions
10. Installing the Front I/O Connectors
9. 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.
1. How do I remove the I/O Panel?
If needed, you can uninstall your I/O panel by removing the front
fascia (step 5) then unscrewing the 2 screws at each side of
panel. (see drawing).
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 2 x 140mm or 120mm (2 x 120mm included)
To p 2 x 120mm
Rear 120mm (included)
Bottom 120mm
Side x
Mid x
1
2
3
See your motherboard’s
manual for front panel header
locations and pin-outs.
USB 3.0
HD AUDIO RESET SW POWER LED +
POWER LED –POWER SW HDD LED
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