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Table of Contents
Introduction & Features ............................................................................................................................. 2
Specifications................................................................................................................................................ 4
Included Items................................................................................................................................................5
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Table of Fasteners & Panels.......................................................................................................................7
Assembly Manual......................................................................................................................................... 9
Step 1: Install DRGB 50cm LED Strips. ............................................................................................................9
Step 2: Install Power Button. ..........................................................................................................................10
Step 3: Install LED Covers onto Radiator Panels........................................................................................11
Step 4: Assemble Legs...................................................................................................................................... 12
Step 5: Assemble PSU Shroud......................................................................................................................... 13
Step 6: Install Legs onto Distribution Plate................................................................................................14
Step 7: Install Radiator Panels onto Legs. .................................................................................................. 15
Step 8: Install PSU Shroud, Cable Shroud & Rear IO. ............................................................................... 16
Step 9: Install Vertical GPU Mount. ............................................................................................................... 17
Step 10: Install 2nd Vertical GPU Mount. .......................................................................................................18
Step 11: Install SSD Tray into PSU Shroud. .................................................................................................. 19
Step 12: Install Cable Combs. ......................................................................................................................... 20
Step 13: Install D5 Pump (Not included). .................................................................................................... 22
Step 14: Motherboard Stand Off Installation............................................................................................ 23
Step 15: Install Cable Cover. ........................................................................................................................... 24
Step 16: Install Side Panel Window. ............................................................................................................. 25
Step 17: Filling & Draining The Loop............................................................................................................. 26
Installing Radiators ................................................................................................................................... 27
Spectre 3.0 PWM & DRGB Hub................................................................................................................. 27
Cable Management .................................................................................................................................... 27

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Introduction & Features
Spectre 3.0 has been completely re-designed from the ground up. The case is larger in all
dimensions and has been upgraded to be compatible with XL-ATX with an extra expansion slot
for a total of 8. Spectre 3.0 has been designed to fit the RTX 3090 even the Founders Edition with
the stock cooler. There is more space to comfortably fit 360mm radiators up to 60mm thick. The
reservoir is easier to fill and the loop quicker and easier to bleed. The cable management fits EPS
on both sides of the motherboard and can fit up to 3x 8pin EPS. The PCIE is routed through the
PSU Top Panel with capacity for up to 6x PCIE 8pin cables.
The case has a completely new aesthetic with far more detailed machining on the metal
components. We have removed curves and instead used angles with cut outs and depth
machining to create an even more skeletal and transparent look to align with the original ideas
of the case.
Features
•Integrated Liquid Cooling Features
oReservoir, D5 Pump Top, D5 Pump Cover, Fill Port, Drain Port, roughly half of the cooling loop.
•Integrated Cable Management Features
oCable management channels with cable combs:
8pin EPS on the left side of motherboard: x3.
8pin EPS above the 24pin: x2 (Maximum 3x EPS can be used at the same time).
24pin Cable: x1.
SATA Data x4.
PCIE go through the PSU Top Shroud: x6.
•Reduced build time due to integration
oWith the pump and reservoir combo and roughly half of the loop integrated there is less
assembly to be done.
oCable management is far quicker, just clip your cables in and they are all perfectly aligned.
•Integration Cost Component
oA large portion of the case cost is due to the integration. These are components you do not
have to purchase for your build. The pump and reservoir combo, less fittings, less tube, no
cable combs, or cable management components.
•Compatibility
oTheoretically the more integration the less compatibility. For Spectres integration the
position of each integrated port and cable routing hole was carefully chosen based on
statistics and our experience.
•Integration & Optimization
oWith the integration we did not just develop a case, we also had to develop all the integrated
components. This meant that we could focus more on optimization than would normally be
possible.
oThe pump top was designed for the D5 pump, maximizing flow to and from the distribution
plate.

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oThe reservoir was designed to remove air as quickly as possible making the loop easier to
fill.
oThe fill port is at the highest point at the back of the case and the drain port at the lowest
point.
oThe cable channels and combs are designed for 4mm sleeved cables. They can be clipped in
very quickly and there is far less work to do for clean cable management.
•High End Components
oSpectre 3.0 fits XL-ATX motherboards and has 8 expansion slots. It is designed to fit the RTX
3090 Founders Edition even with the stock cooler. It can fit the largest PSUs up to 220mm.
For the cooling system it can fit 2x 360mm radiators 60mm thick with a single set of fans
and the powerful D5 pump.
•Radiator Adjustment
oThe radiator mounts have a large range of adjustment to help with port alignment to the
distribution plate.
•Storage
oSpectre 3.0 has 6x 2.5” Drive positions, 4 of these can be used at the same time. Two are on
the top of the PSU shroud and there are four inside of the PSU shroud. The two on top of the
PSU shroud cannot be used with vertically mounted GPUs.
Design & Engineering
We are all experienced system builders at Singularity Computers. Our approach to product
development begins with a need for our own builds and so the origin is always function. From
there we start to build ideas around this function and the aesthetics and everything else follows.
The original idea for Spectre came from our years of building highly customized, high end water-
cooled systems and trying to reduce the exceptionally long build times and complexity. Our
approach to development is very hands on, we are doing real world testing every day.
The aesthetics of Spectre originate from its function with one of the main aesthetic features (the
lighting) being something only made possible by the integration. We wanted the case to look
skeletal and almost transparent enough to (in a way) disappear around the components. The
metal components have been designed to enhance this with an extreme focus on detailed and
complex multi sided CNC machining.
Manufacturing & Quality
Every component of Spectre is CNC machined from a solid block of material. With the level of
transparency and being an open case, we wanted it to be a celebration of the raw materials. There
is no hidden or back side, and this also goes for the components being installed. Due to this we
selected the most high-end materials manufacturing process. The Distribution Plate is machined
on a CNC router built from thick sheets of cast acrylic. It is hand assembled with silicone gaskets
and stainless-steel fasteners, and pressure tested. The metal components are machined with
Extreme Precision from solid blocks of 6061 aluminum on a CNC mill then sand blasted and
anodized.

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Specifications
Water-cooling Integration
Reservoir, Pump Top, Pump Cover, Fill Port, Drain Port, Part of cooling loop.
Ports
6x G1/4” BSPP | 1x Fill Port | 1x Drain Port
Pump Compatible with all D5 pumps (Not included)
Cable Management
Integration
Cable Channels with Cable Combs for 4mm Sleeved Cables: 48 total strands: 3x
8pin EPS, 1x 24pin. 2x SATA Data. 2 of the 8pin EPS can be routed to both sides
of the motherboard (3 can be used at the same time). Up to 6x PCIE cables can
be routed through the PSU top shroud to the PSU (Not integrated into
distribution plate).
Lighting Integration
3 integrated DRGB 50CM LED Strips.
PWM & D-RGB Hub
6x PWM Headers | 3x DRGB Headers | PWM & DRGB extension cables included
to run the hub from your motherboard.
Motherboard Form Factor
XL-ATX (Up to: 285mm Wide & 343.5mm High) E-ATX, ATX, Mini-DTX, Mini-ITX.
Expansion Slots
8x
Case Form Factor
Mid Tower
Package Dimensions
640 mm(L) x 680 mm(W) x 163.5 mm(H) (Case comes flat-packed)
Package Weight
17 Kg
Case Dimensions
545 mm(L) x 254 mm(W) x 595 mm(H)
Case Weight
14.5 Kg
Storage
6x 2.5”. 4 can be used at the same time. 2 are on top of the PSU shroud and
cannot be used with vertically mounted GPUs. 4 are inside of the PSU Shroud
Radiators 360mm x 60mm. 1 set of standard 25mm fans
Maximum GPU Length 500 mm
Maximum GPU Height 170 mm in standard orientation | Unlimited in vertical orientation
Maximum CPU Cooler Height 170 mm
Maximum PSU Length 220mm (Space allowed for cables)
Front Panel I/O No Front I/O | Vandal Switch 16mm | White LED
Vertical GPU Mount 1x Included (2nd Vertical GPU Mount Available Separately)
Vertical GPU Ribbon Cable PCIe 3.0
Vertical GPU Slot Spacing x2 Slots
Aquaero 6 LT Mount On PSU bottom panel (Cannot be used with PSU Shroud Lower SSD Mount).
Materials 6061 Aluminum Anodized. Cast Acrylic. Stainless Steel.
Manufacturing Process CNC Mill, CNC Router
Assembly Distribution plate assembled by Hand. Metal components need to be
assembled by the customer.
Testing All Distribution Plates are factory pressure tested.

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Included Items
Items Quantity
Spectre 3.0 Case 1
Integrated Components:
•Reservoir 1
•Pump Top 1
•Pump Cover 1
•Fill Port 1
•Drain Port 1
•Cable Combs 1
Hex Keys:
•M3 1
•M4 1
•M6 1
Cable Comb Sets
1
(2 spare
each type)
Cable Combs:
•12 Strand 11
•20 Strand 6
•SATA Data 4
Microfiber Cloth 1
Stop Fittings 2
5V D-RGB 50cm LED Strip 3
6mm Clear Cast Acrylic Side Panel Window 1
Vertical GPU Mount 1
PWM & D-RGB Hub:
•PWM Fan headers 6
•PWM Fan Female-to-Female Extension Cable 1
•D-RGB Headers 3
•D-RGB Female-to-Female Extension Cable 1

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Warranty
Spectre 3.0 2-Year Limited Warranty:
1: The Integrated Water-cooling system is pressure tested at the factory, there is no need to
adjust the fasteners on the distribution plate. Take care not to over tighten any of the fasteners
particularly on the acrylic, stop as soon as you feel feedback or tension on the fastener. On the
metal parts you can tighten normally. We are not responsible for damage caused by over-
tightening the fasteners.
2: Any thread stripping, cross threading or thread damage will not be covered under our warranty.
All threads are pre-tested. We use stainless steel fasteners which are extremely durable.
3: All acrylic is carefully checked for scratches, marks or particles as the manifold is assembled.
We are not responsible for mistreatment of the acrylic. Only clean with a microfiber cloth and use
nothing except distilled or deionized water for cleaning, or Novus Plastic Cleaner. Damage caused
by cleaning agents (particularly alcohols or solvents) is not covered under warranty.
4: Acrylic Surface Guarantee: Marks on acrylic which cannot be wiped away with a microfiber
cloth will only be covered under warranty under the following conditions: That they did not occur
after the item was shipped from the Singularity Computers Factory or Retailer. If there are more
than 5 marks which are beyond 5mm in length and visible when facing perpendicular to the
surface. Evidence of this must be photographed in detail and photographs must be taken
perpendicular to the surface. Marks must be easily visible in photographs.
5: For the latest coolant recommendations please visit http://bit.ly/sc-important-info. We are
not responsible for staining of the acrylic, but it has never been an issue with our products. Most
staining will be easy to remove by flushing out the loop with distilled water for 24hrs or using
Mayhems Blitz. If you are concerned about staining, then we suggest Mayhems Non-Stain Dyes.
6: Any damage which occurs after the item leaves the Singularity Computers Factory or our
Retailers is not covered under warranty. We are not responsible for shipping damage or
mishandling.

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Table of Fasteners & Panels
Fasteners
Type Quantity Type Quantity
M3x6mm Phillips Head 11 M4x35mm 3
M3x6mm 18 M4 Springwasher 14
M3 Nut 5 M6x20mm 5
M4x6mm 28 M6x30mm 8
M4x10mm 11 6-32 Thumbscrew 9
M4x14mm 9 SO M3x7x6 5
M4x20mm 9 MB SO M3-M4 x6x6 10
Panels
Name Quantity
a Strut 2
B LED Cover Front 1
C Top Radiator Panel Support 2
D Feet 2
E PSU Front Bracket 1
F
PSU Rear Bracket
1
G PSU Bottom Panel 1
H
PSU Shroud Mount
1
I Side Panel Window Bracket 2
J
Radiator Panel
2
K PSU Top Panel 1
L
Cable Shroud
1
M PSU Side Panel 1
N
Rear IO Support
1
O LED Cover Top 1
P LED Diffuser 2
q Rear IO Panel 1
r
SSD Tray
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Vertical GPU Included list

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Assembly Manual
Assembly Note
Spectre is build from thick and strong CNC Machined aluminum components with tight tolerances.
There is no flex in the metal parts like there is on other cases. Due to this we have had to build
tolerances into all the mounting holes on Spectre 3.0. If something does not align then loosen all
related fasteners on the surrounding panels to let the c
omponent settle in, then tighten the
fasteners again.
Step 1: Install DRGB 50cm LED Strips.
Pieces Involved
• 3x 50cm DRGB LED Strips •jRadiator Panel - Top
•BOLED Covers - Front and Top
Remove the adhesive covers on the LED strips and stick them onto the positions marked in the
diagrams below. Make sure to put the cables in the correct orientation for the best cable
management, which depends where you plan on connecting them in your build.
IMPORTANT: All three LED Strips need to be cut to length to fit into position. When you cut them,
count how many LEDs you are removing. For DRGB LED Strips the LED count is needed because
each LED is addressable. The Spectre 3.0 LED Strips each have 30 LEDs.

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Step 2: Install Power Button.
Pieces Involved •bFront LED Cover •Power Button
Remove the Power Button retention ring and O-ring. Thread the cable through from the front of
the Front LED Cover until the Power Button is in position. Install the O-ring onto the Power Button
and then tighten the retention ring to hold it in position. The O-ring prevents the Power Button
from coming loose.

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Step 3: Install LED Covers onto Radiator Panels.
Pieces Involved
•JRadiators Panels – Front & Top •
Fasteners – 6x M4 x 10mm
•BOLED Covers - Front and Top
•PLED Diffusors – Front & Top
Attach the Radiator Panels to the LED Covers with the LED Diffusors sandwiched in between. The
assembly for the top is slightly different to the front, the top needs x4 M4 x10mm fasteners but
the front only needs x2 M4 x 10mm fasteners. Do not overtighten fasteners on acrylic.

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Step 4: Assemble Legs.
Pieces Involved
•a2x Struts •
Fasteners – 4x M4 x 20mm
•d2x Feet •
Fasteners – 6x M4 x 14mm
•c2x Top Radiator Panel Supports •Fasteners – 6x M4 Spring Washers
Attach the Feet to the Struts with 3x M4 x 14mm and 3x M4 Spring Washers per leg.
Attach the Top Radiator Panel Supports to the Struts with 2x M4 x 20mm per leg.
Install the M4 Spring Washers onto the fasteners before installing the fasteners. The spring
washer helps to prevent these important components from coming loose.

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Step 5: Assemble PSU Shroud.
Pieces Involved
•fPSU Rear Bracket •gPSU Bottom Panel
•ePSU Front Bracket •hPSU Shroud
•kPSU Top Panel •i2x Side Panel Window Bracket
•mPSU Side Panel •Fasteners – 16x M4 x 6mm
Attach the PSU Top Panel, PSU Side Panel and PSU Bottom Panel to the PSU Rear Bracket and PSU
Front Bracket using the x16 M4 x 6mm Fasteners. Then attach the Side Panel Window Brackets to
the bottom of the PSU Shroud. Carefully review the diagram below for the orientation of all the
pieces. If you have any fastener alignment issues you will need to loosen related fasteners to
allow the built-in tolerances to settle everything into position.

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Step 6: Install Legs onto Distribution Plate.
Pieces Involved
• Distribution Plate •HPSU Shroud Mount
•acdLegs •Fasteners – 7x M6 x 30mm
Lay the legs down so that the main Struts are horizontal with a solid flat surface such as a table,
and the Feet and Top Panel Supports are vertical. Space the legs so that they are aligned with the
mounting holes on the distribution plate, you will need to estimate this. Lay the distribution plate
on top of the Legs and move the legs and distribution plate until the holes line up (be careful not
to scratch the acrylic). Align one leg and install the fasteners then move onto the second leg. Do
not fully tighten the fasteners until all the fasteners are in the holes and the threads started.
Install the PSU Shroud Mount onto the lower left corner so that the Distribution Plate is
sandwiched in between the Leg and PSU Shroud Mount. Attach the distribution plate to the Legs
using the 7x M6 x 30mm Fasteners. Do not overtighten fasteners on acrylic.

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Step 7: Install Radiator Panels onto Legs.
Pieces Involved
•Spectre 3.0 Case
•Fasteners – 10x M4 x 6mm
•JRadiator Panels
Attach the Front and Top Radiator Panels to the Legs using the M4 x 6mm Fasteners. 6 fasteners
are needed for the top panel and 4 are needed for the front panel. If you have any fastener
alignment issues you will need to loosen related fasteners to allow the built-in tolerances to
settle everything into position.

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Step 8: Install PSU Shroud, Cable Shroud & Rear IO.
Pieces Involved
•Spectre 3.0 Case
•Fasteners – 4x M6 x 20mm
•JRadiator Panels •
Fasteners – 2x M4 x 14mm
•lCable Shroud •
Fasteners – 3x M4 x 6mm
•qRear I/O Panel •
Fasteners – 2x M4 x 35mm
•nRear I/O Support
PSU Shroud Installation:
Begin by installing the PSU Shroud to the Rear Leg. It is best to install the top fastener first. Use
the 4x M6 x 20mm Fasteners. Make sure to hold the PSU Shroud up while doing this. Then install
the second fastener to the Rear Leg. Then align the PSU Shroud to the Distribution Plate and
install the two fasteners through the Distribution Plate to hold the PSU Shroud at the front. If you
have any fastener alignment issues you will need to loosen related fasteners to allow the built-
in tolerances to settle everything into position. Do not overtighten fasteners on acrylic.
Cable Cover Installation:
Install the Cable Cover to the Case. It fits onto the bottom of the Distribution Plate underneath the
D5 Pump Top. Use the 2x M4 x 14mm Fasteners to attach it, the fasteners install from the back of
the Distribution Plate. Do not overtighten fasteners on acrylic.
Rear IO Installation:
Install the Rear IO Support to the case, it fits onto the front of the Distribution Plate and the
fasteners go all the way through from the back sandwiching everything together. Use the 2x M4
35mm Fasteners. Then install the Rear IO Panel, first installing the two fasteners at the top which
go into the Rear IO Support, then the fastener at the bottom which goes into the PSU Rear Bracket.
If you have any fastener alignment issues you will need to loosen related fasteners to allow the
built-in tolerances to settle everything into position. Do not overtighten fasteners on acrylic.

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Step 9: Install Vertical GPU Mount.
Pieces Involved
•Spectre 3.0 Case
•Vertical GPU Spacer
•
Vertical GPU Bracket & Ribbon
Cable
•Fasteners – 2x 6-32 x 0.25”
•Vertical GPU Angle •Fasteners – 8x M4 x 10mm
Remove the PSU Side Panel to gain access into the PSU Shroud. Install the Vertical GPU Bracket
using the 2x M4 x 10mm Fasteners, which also has the Ribbon Cable attached. The fasteners are
installed up from underneath the PSU Top panel. There are several holes in the PSU Top Panel
also for the 2nd Vertical GPU Mount and SSD Mounting so be careful to select the correct
mounting holes.
Install the Vertical GPU Angle using the x2 6-32 x 0.25” Fasteners. Be careful to select the correct
position on the Rear IO Panel so that the angle is at the correct height for your GPU.

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Step 10: Install 2nd Vertical GPU Mount. (This add-on does not come included with the
case).
Pieces Involved
•Spectre 3.0 Case
•Fasteners – 2x 6-32 x 0.5”
•Vertical GPU Bracket & Ribbon
Cable
•Fasteners – 2x 6-32 Nuts
•Vertical GPU Angle
•Fasteners – 2x M4 x 10mm
•Vertical GPU 2nd Angle
Remove the PSU Side Panel to gain access into the PSU Shroud. Install the 2nd Vertical GPU
Bracket using the 2x M4 x 10mm Fasteners, which also has the Ribbon Cable attached. Then
remove the Vertical GPU Angle if it is already installed. When installing the first and second
Vertical GPU Mounts both angle pieces are installed with the same fasteners. These fasteners
come included with the 2nd Vertical GPU Mount and are longer than the ones included with the
case. Use the 2x 6-32 x 0.5” Fasteners to go through the Vertical GPU Angle, then through the Rear
IO Panel thread, then through the Vertical GPU 2nd Angle, then 2x 6-32 Nuts to fix everything
together from the back. Be careful to select the correct position on the Rear IO Panel so that the
angle is at the correct height for your GPU.

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Step 11: Install SSD Tray into PSU Shroud.
Pieces Involved
•Spectre 3.0 Case
•Fasteners – 16x M3 x 6mm
•kPSU Top Panel •
Fasteners – 4x SO M3x7x6
•rSSD Tray •
Fasteners – 4x M3 Nuts
4x 2.5" drives can be installed into Spectre 3.0. There are two locations to install 2.5" drives, the
SSD Tray or the PSU Top Panel. The SSD tray has 4x 2.5" drive positions and it fits inside of the
PSU shroud. The PSU Top Panel has 2x 2.5" drive mounting positions which are blocked when the
Vertical GPU Mount/s are used. The Spectre 3.0 integrated SATA Data cable management can fit
a maximum of 4x SATA Data cables.
See the diagrams below for the 2.5" drive mounting locations:
Install 4x SO M3x7x6 onto the 4 corners of the SSD Tray using 4x M3 Nuts. Use 2x M3 x 6mm
Fasteners to side mount drives onto the SSD Tray. Once your drives are installed you can install
the SSD Tray inside of the PSU Shroud using 4x M3 x 6mm Fasteners.