Riotoro CR1080 User manual

Your Guide
to Great Gaming
CR1080 GAMING CASE

Congratulations you are
on your way to build the
perfect gaming machine

Contents
Chapter 1: Before You Begin
- What is in the box
- Product Details
- Before You Begin
Chapter 2: Ready, Setup, Go
- Recommended Builds
- Removing the Side Panel
- Install the Motherboard
- Install Hard Drives and SSDs
- Install the Optical Drive
- Install the Power Supply
- Install Water Cooling Units
- Install the Fan
- Connect the Front Panel Switches and LEDs
Chapter 3: Specifications
- Specifications
- Recommended Parts
- Recommended Peripherals
Chapter 4: Everything Else
- Important Safety Information
- General Maintenance
- LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ("Limited Warranty")
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Welcome to rIOtOrO
Thank you for purchasing the CR1080 GAMING CASE ultra com-
pact Computer Case.
The Cr1080 chassis squeezes raw computing power into in a
cool, quiet, compact and elegant PC that compliments any area
while occupying minimal little desk space for a full ATX solution.
The Cr1080 achieves this by combining a small product sup-
porting ATX, Micro ATX and Mini-ITX platforms.
Note: This manual is a guide for CR1080 GAMING CASE computer case, for instructions
on installing the motherboard and other components, please refer to their documentation.

Before You Begin
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What’s in the Box
Included Hardware
- 6x nylon ties
- 4x long screws
-8x screws for fans
-2x motherboard standoff
- 12x small Phillips head screws
- 12x small accessories screws
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Product Details
1) Front Panel:
- USB 3.0 Ports - Microphone Jack
- Headphone Jack - Power Switch
- Reset Switch - Power LED Strip
- Hard Disk Drive LED
2) PCI-E Expansion Slots
3) I/O Panel Cutout
4) 5.25” Optical Drive
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Product Details
5) Fans & Fan/Rad Mounts 6) Motherboard Tray
7) 3.5” Tool-less 8) 2.5“ Drive Mount /
Drive Mount Convertible to 3.5”
9) Power Supply Bay
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Before You Begin
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.
- Before connecting cables, make sure the connectors are correctly aligned.
- Consult the documentation of your motherboard and other components
for specific installation instructions and troubleshooting.
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Before You Begin
When routing cables…
Route and bundle PSU and case cables to reduce clutter for a cleaner look and
to improve airflow. The case is designed with cable pass-through cutouts
throughout and space to conceal cables under the right side area (as seen from
the front). Use the provided nylon zip ties to hold the cables in place if needed.

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CR1080 GAMING CASE
Recommended Builds
120mm Water-Cooling Build:
- Install the PSU into the PSU bay. And use provided screws to firmly
attach the PSU into the case.
- Install the motherboard. (make sure the right bracket for your
platform is already in its place, check your motherboard/CPU
documentation to find out the MB socket)
- Install the radiator into the lower front area. (fan should be
located on top of the radiator location)
- Install memory
- Install the water block into the Motherboard (CPU)
(make sure there is thermal paste available in case it is needed)
- Connect all cables into the motherboard.
(including the provided I/O front panel cables)
- Install HDDs / SSDs, located on top of the PSU area.
- Plug your PSU into the AC outlet.
NOTE: The CR1080 officially supports a 120mm (cooling area) radiator, such as the
Bifrost 120ti, or equivalents. Either 27 to 45mm wide radiators. Also the PSU
should not be longer than 175mm long.
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Recommended Builds
Builds Without Water-Cooling:
- Install the PSU into the PSU bay. And use provided screws to
firmly attach the PSU into the case.
- Install the CPU air cooler , (some coolers will have their
own mounting system, please review the CPU air cooler
manual for precise instruction on how to install your CPU cooler)
- Install the motherboard with the CPU cooler already in its place.
- Install memory
- Connect all cables to the motherboard
(including the provided I/O front panel cables)
- Install the HDDs / SSDs , located on top of the PSU area
- Plug your PSU into the AC Outlet.
NOTE: The CR1080 is a very compact solution, and as such it only supports coolers not
higher than 120mm height.
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Removing the Side Panels
Put the case upright on a stable, flat surface with rear facing you. Remove the
thumbscrews from both side panels and store them in a safe place. Remove
each panel by slide the panel toward the rear.
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Install the Motherboard
The CR1080 is compatible with up to Full ATX, enabling you to build a
high-performance compact PC.
1) Install the CPU, included CPU cooler and RAM.
Refer to your CPU and motherboard documentation how to mount the CPU
and its cooler on your motherboard. Please visit the Tips and recommended
build order section on previous page, for more information.
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Install the Motherboard
2) Install the I/O panel.
Your motherboard should have come with a standard I/O panel that shields
and exposes the rear motherboard connectors out of the back of the case.
From inside, snap the I/O panel into the cutout in the rear of the case.
Example I/O panel
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Install the motherboard
3) Attach the Motherboard to the Case.
The CR1080 comes with enough mounting standoffs for a full ATX or smaller
form factor. Slide the motherboard into the I/O panel and then align the moth-
erboards screw holes with the case standoff. Attach the motherboard to the
standoffs with the provided motherboard screws.
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Install Hard Drives and SSDs
The CR1080 has one 3.5” dedicated bay and two 2.5” drive bays. One of the
2.5” bays can be adapted into a 3.5“if needed to. These bays are located in the
compartment behind the motherboard tray.
To install a 3.5” hard drive
The 3.5” drive bay comes with a
tool-less plastic bracket that needs
to be used in order to install the HDD
in the right position.
Remove the plastic bracket, attach
the HDD into it, and place the bracket
with the drive in its original position.
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Plastic bracket for the 3.5” hard drive