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INSTALLATION GUIDE
SPEC-01
CARBIDE
SERIES®
MID-TOWER GAMING CASE
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SPEC-01
Case Specifications
Thank you for purchasing a
Carbide Series® SPEC-01 Mid-Tower PC Case.
Carbide Series SPEC-01 is proof that great looks,
smart design, and durable construction don’t
need to be pricy, and that basic doesn’t need to
be boring. You get aggressive styling, a huge side
panel window for admiring your components,
and an LED-lit front intake fan that draws cool air
directly to your graphics cards.
Inside, there’s room for up to five fans, and the four
combination hard drive/SSD trays make storage
installation and upgrades quick and easy. Cable
routing cutouts help you reduce clutter, and the
built-in dust filters help protect your components.
Up front, the USB 3.0 connector gets you up to
speed with the latest high-performance storage
devices.
Length: ......................................................................................................mm
Width: .......................................................................................................mm
Height: ......................................................................................................mm
Weight: .........................................................................................................kg
Maximum GPU length:
Topslots ..................................................................................................mm
Lowerslots .............................................................................................mm
Maximum CPU cooler height: .........................................................mm
Maximum PSU length: ........................................................................mm
447mm
428mm
200mm
Congratulations!
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SPEC-01
Case Features
I/O Panel (x2 USB 3.0, Headphone/ Mic, and Power/ Reset)
Removable front fascia
x2 Tool-free removable ODD covers
Windowed side panel
Solid side panel
x4 Tool-free 3.5" hardrive trays with 2.5" compatibility
3-pin 120mm LED Fan
Bottom PSU dust filter
PCI-E screw rail
x4 Tool-free 3.5" hardrive cages with 2.5" compatibility
x2 Top 120mm fan mounts
CPU backplate cutout
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
a
x4
Cable ties
g
x1
Motherboard
stando
e
x16
Short fan screws
d
x4
SSD pan head
screws
f
x4
Long fan screws
b
MBD/HDD screws
x10
c
x16
SSD/ODD screws
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Accessory Kit Contents
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3. Installing PCI-E/PCI Card(s)1. Removing the Side Panels
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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 thumbscrews and
corresponding slot cover(s).
Install the add-on card and
secure with thumbscrews.
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.
2. Installing the Motherboard 4. Installing the PSU (Power Supply Unit)
First, install your
motherboard’s I/O shield (see
your motherboard’s manual
for guidance).
Align your motherboard with
the pre-installed standos.
Use the provided screws
to secure the
motherboard to the
motherboard tray.
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7. Installing SSDs and HDDs5. Removing the Front Fascia
6. Installing an ODD (Optical Disk Drive) 8. Installing a Second Front Fan
To remove the front fascia
(front panel), grasp the tab
located at the bottom fascia
and pull outward.
First, remove the front panel
5.25" drive bay cover then
slide the ODD into the drive
bay until the tool-free latch
clicks, securing the drive. To
release an optical drive, push
in the tool-free tab then pull
the drive outward.
First
Second
The four included drive trays
support both 3.5" and 2.5"
devices.
To install a 3.5" HDD, pull the
drive tray from each side to
extend the mounting points.
Next, place your HDD onto
the tray and push the drive
back to a close. No screws are
necessary to secure the drive
onto the tray.
To install a 2.5" SSD, place the
drive on the tray and use the
provided screws to install
the SSD.
To install an additional 120mm
or 140mm fan, remove the
front fascia (step 5) then use
the provided long fan screws
to mount the new fan.
Note: To maximize airflow you
may install either x2 120mm or
x2 140mm fans in the front of the
chassis.
c
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Frequently Asked Questions
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9. Powering the Case Fans
10. Installing the Front I/O Connectors
After locating your 3 or 4
pin fan headers on your
motherboard (see your
motherboard’s manual for fan
header locations), plug in the
included fan cable.
See your motherboard’s
manual for front panel header
locations and pin-outs.
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. (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 x2 120mm or x2 140mm
Top x2 120mm
Rear 120mm
Bottom x
Side x
Mid x
USB 3.0
HD AUDIO
USB 2.0
RESET SW
POWER LED +
POWER LED –POWER SW HDD LED
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