Sharkoon RGB FLOW User manual

Let the colors flow: The RGB FLOW from Sharkoon presents itself as an elegant yet unobtrusive ATX midi tower
with its tempered glass side panel and black chassis with clear lines. The minimalistic design is intersected by
a stream of colors which flows through two integrated LED strips from the front panel to the side of the case,
providing the built-in hardware with an atmospheric highlight. The RGB FLOW is not just an eye-catcher. With
its mesh element on the front panel, locations for six fans or a radiator and numerous installation possibilities
for data storage, it is also an ideal home for your hardware.

The RGB FLOW is eqipped with addressable LED strips which visually
connect the front and side panel. Both strips are daisy chained and
can be easily operated using the four-port RGB controller which is
integrated in the case. Fourteen illumination modes can be selected
using the case’s reset switch. Alternatively, the LED strips and three
more RGB components can be controlled via a mainboard with
appropriate software and an RGB header with a 5V-D-coded-G or
5V-D-G pin configuration.
GO WITH THE FLOW
The RGB FLOW has a side panel made of tempered glass, behind which the
installed hardware is displayed. The side panel is without obvious fastening
and is attached only to the back of the case with easily removable thumb
screws. In addition, the hardware is put into perspective, illuminated in a
choice of colors thanks to the LED strip at the bottom of the glass panel.
WINDOW WITH
RGB HIGHLIGHT

4-PORT ADDRESSABLE RGB CONTROLLER
MANUAL COLOR CONTROL
The RGB FLOW comes with a pre-installed RGB
controller. This allows up to four addressable LED
components to be controlled and synchronized via the
mainboard software. The controller is connected to the
power supply via a SATA connector and to either a
mainboard 4-pin or 3-pin header for addressable LEDs
with the configuration: 5V-D-coded-G or V-D-G.
The RGB FLOW also has a manual color control function for mainboards which do not have headers for
addressable LED components. With this, the RGB controller is not connected to the mainboard, but rather
connected to the power supply and the reset switch of the PC case. The switch’s reset function is then
replaced with a new function which allows up to fourteen lighting modes to be cycled through and selected,
or, if desired, the lighting can be turned off.
Red Green Blue White Yellow Cyan
Pink
RGB
Mode 1
RGB
Mode 2
RGB
Mode 3
RGB
Mode 4
RGB
Mode 5
RGB
Mode 6
RGB
Mode 7
DI G
5
V
DI G
5
V
DI G
5
V DI G
5
V
VDG
DI G
5
V
DI G
5
V
DI G
5
V
RESET SW
Addressable RGB LED
Fans/ Strips
Addressable RGB LED
Fans/ Strips
SATA
Mainboard
Addressable
RGB
Pin Header
+5V D
ADD_HEADER
or
V D G
DI G
5 V
DI G
5 V
DI G
5 V
DI G
5 V
DI G
5 V
RESET SW
SATA
Addressable RGB LED
Fans/ Strips
Addressable RGB LED
Fans/ Strips

The RGB FLOW case, along
with all other Sharkoon
products marked with the
Addressable RGB logo, are
certified for Asus Aura Sync,
MSI Mystic Light Sync, Giga-
byte Fusion and ASRock
Polychrome SYNC. Optionally
available SHARK Blades RGB
fans and strips can also be
easily incorporated into
existing systems.
Sharkoon products marked with the "ADDRESSABLE RGB" logo are
compatible with mainboards which have headers for addressable RGB
LED fans and strips. The headers should have the pin configuration
5V-D-coded-G or 5V-D-G. Examples of these RGB connections from the
most important mainboard manufacturers are shown below. The RGB
pin configuration is independent of manufacturer. However,
the naming and marking of these connections may vary between
manufacturers. For further information concerning compatibility, refer
to the manual of your mainboard, or visit the manufacturer's website.
MSI ASUS ASROCK ASUSGIGABYTE
EASY TO INTEGRATE

HDD/SSD
SSD
SSD
SSD SSD
Max. Length
Power Supply: 21.5 cm
Max. Length
Graphics Card: 35 cm
HDD/SSD
SSD SSD
16.5 cm
42.4 cm
48.1 cm
4-Port Addressable RGB Controller
Removable HDD/SSD Cage
Extra-Long Thumbscrew Slots for the
Flexible Positioning of the HDD/SSD Cage
Stable Case Feet
Removable Dust Filters
COMPACT DESIGN
WITH POWER SUPPLY TUNNEL
The RGB FLOW has a compact design
that can cut a fine figure anywhere,
without having to make compromises
in terms of compatibility.

Beneath the LED strip on the front panel, the ATX midi tower is equipped with
a fine mesh grille, ensuring an optimal intake of air which is supplied by the
pre-installed 120 mm fan. If desired, five more fans can be installed within the
case. Two additional 120 mm fans will have room behind the front panel, while
one more fan can be installed on the back panel and another two under the
top panel. Despite the compact design, the RGB FLOW also has room for
radiators (incl. fans): 6.4 cm is provided for this behind the front panel and
5.5 cm under the top panel.
OPTIMAL AIRFLOW
2x 120 mm Fans
1x 120 mm Fan Detachable Front Panel
1 x 120 mm Fan
(Pre-Installed)
Optional Installation Possibilities:

If additional space is needed behind the front panel, the HDD/SSD cage can
be quickly and easily repositioned using the extra-long thumbscrew slots on
the bottom of the case. If the cage is not required, it can also be completely
removed, and one 3.5" HDD can be still installed on the bottom panel.
ADAPTABLE HDD/SSD CAGE
Decoupled Mounting for
Noise Reduction from Vibration
Removable HDD/SSD Cage

SPECIFICATIONS
General:
Form Factor: ATX
Expansion Slots: 7
Interior Painting: 
Tool-Free Devices Installation: 
Cable Management System: 
Side Panel: Tempered Glass
Weight: 6.0 kg
Dimensions (L x W x H): 42.4 x 20.6 x 48.1 cm
RGB Compatibility:
Type: Addressable
Port: 4-Port
Manual Control: 14 Modes
Mainboard Compatibility: MSI Mystic Light Sync,
ASUS Aura Sync, Gigabyte
RGB Fusion Ready,
ASRock Polychrome SYNC
RGB Pinout: 5V-D-G & 5V-D-coded-G
I/O:
USB 3.0 (Top): 2
USB 2.0 (Top): 1
Audio (Top): 
Maximum Drive Bays:
3.5": 2
2.5": 6
Fan Configuration:
Front Panel: 1x 120 mm Fan (Pre-Installed)
2x 120 mm Fan (Optional)
Rear Panel: 1x 120 mm Fan (Optional)
Top Panel: 2x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm Fan
(Optional)
Compatibility:
Mainboard: Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX
Max. Length Graphics Cards: 35 cm
Max. Height CPU Cooler: 16.5 cm
Max. Length Power Supply: 21.5 cm
Max. Height Radiator
incl. Fan (Front): 6.4 cm
Max. Height Radiator
incl. Fan (Top): 5.5 cm
Radiators (Optional): Up to 360 mm (Front Panel)
Up to 280 mm (Top Panel)
Package Contents:
RGB FLOW
Accessory Set
Manual
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