The provided manual describes the GameMax Storm Mid-Tower Chassis, a computer case designed for housing PC components. This chassis is designed to accommodate various hardware configurations and offers features for ease of installation, cooling, and cable management.
Function Description
The GameMax Storm Mid-Tower Chassis serves as the enclosure for a personal computer's internal components, providing structural support, protection, and an organized layout for the motherboard, power supply unit (PSU), storage drives, and cooling systems. It is designed to facilitate airflow for optimal thermal performance and includes various ports and connectors for external peripherals.
Important Technical Specifications
Package Contents:
The chassis comes with a set of essential accessories for installation:
- MB Screws: 12 pieces for securing the motherboard.
- PSU Screws: 6 pieces for mounting the power supply unit.
- SSD/HDD Screws: 8 pieces for installing storage drives.
- Spare Standoff: 4 pieces, likely for motherboard mounting.
- Cable Tie: 5 pieces for cable management.
Exploded View Components:
The chassis comprises several key parts:
- Front Panel: The removable front section of the case.
- Chassis: The main frame or body of the case.
- Tempered Glass Left Side Panel: A transparent side panel, allowing visibility of internal components.
- Right Side Panel: The solid side panel.
- HDD Bracket: A bracket for mounting hard disk drives.
- Magnetic Dust Filter on Top: A removable filter to prevent dust ingress from the top.
- Dust Filter at the Bottom: A filter located at the bottom of the chassis, likely for the PSU intake.
I/O Panel Features:
The top I/O panel provides convenient access to:
- Reset SW: Reset switch.
- HD Audio: High-definition audio jacks (microphone and headphone).
- USB3.0: One USB 3.0 port.
- Power SW: Power switch.
- USB2.0 x2: Two USB 2.0 ports.
- HDD LED: Hard drive activity indicator LED.
- PWR LED: Power indicator LED.
Storage Drive Compatibility:
- The 3.5" HDD hard drive installation positions are compatible with 2.5" SSDs, offering flexibility for storage configurations.
- Users can assemble 2.5" SSDs or 3.5" HDDs on the PSU cover using screws.
Cooling System:
The chassis supports extensive cooling configurations:
- Fan Cooling System:
- Front: Supports 3x120mm or 2x140mm fans (optional).
- Top: Supports 2x120mm or 2x140mm fans (optional).
- Rear: Includes 1x120mm fan.
- Liquid Cooling System (Radiator Support):
- Front: Supports 120/140/240/280/360mm radiators (optional).
- Top: Supports 120/140/240mm radiators (optional).
- Rear: Supports 120mm radiators (optional).
Usage Features
Ease of Installation:
The manual outlines a straightforward installation process:
- Side Panel Removal: Both side panels can be easily removed to access the interior.
- Front Panel Removal: The front panel can also be detached for component installation or maintenance.
- PSU Installation: The PSU is inserted from the left side and secured with screws.
- Motherboard Installation: The MB I/O Shield is installed first, followed by the motherboard, which is then secured with screws onto the standoffs.
- GPU Card Installation: PCI-E brackets need to be removed before installing the GPU card.
- Storage Drive Installation: 2.5" SSDs or 3.5" HDDs can be mounted on the PSU cover.
Cable Management:
The inclusion of cable ties in the package suggests features for organized cable routing, helping to improve airflow and aesthetics.
Connectivity:
The front I/O panel provides essential connectivity options with USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and HD audio ports, making it convenient for connecting peripherals and audio devices.
Maintenance Features
Dust Filtration:
- The chassis includes a magnetic dust filter on the top and a dust filter at the bottom. These filters are crucial for preventing dust buildup inside the case, which can negatively impact component performance and longevity. Magnetic filters are typically easy to remove and clean.
Airflow Management:
- The manual emphasizes paying attention to the airflow direction inside the chassis. Proper airflow is vital for maintaining optimal temperatures and preventing overheating of components. The extensive fan and radiator support allows users to configure an effective cooling solution.
Accessibility:
The removable side and front panels provide easy access to internal components for installation, upgrades, and cleaning, simplifying maintenance tasks.
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