CG7 Cravo User Manual

CG7 Cravo User Manual

CG7 CRAVO Instruction Manual CONTENTS Page 1 - Page 2 - Page 3 - Page 4 - Page 5 - Page 6 - Page 7 - Page 8 - Page 9 - Page 11 - Page 12 - Page 14 - Page 15 - Page 16 - Page 18 - Page 19 - Page 20 - Page 21 - Contents Introduction CG7 Specification Quick Assembly Overview Component List Layout Examples Case Orientation Leg/Feet Assembly TFX Layout - Panel Assembly M-ITX Hardware Fan and Storage Brackets TFX Layout Build Complete DC-ATX Layout - Panel Assembly AC-DC PSU Installation PSU Adapter Plates M-ATX Motherboard Limitations CPU Cooler and Fan Clearances Lazer3D Products PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE CASE NOTE: Peel off protective film from BOTH sides of each panel before assembling the case. Page 1

Introduction Inspired by the slim tower workstations of the OEMs, the CG7 Cravo turns the concept into an accessible format that can be customizable to your specific workload. The CG7 is an compact case with great CPU cooling capabilities for its size. Aimed at visual professionals and artists, this slim tower have direct air intake on CPU, GPU and PSU making it ideal for constant heavy load. Support for low profile GPUs makes it compatible with most entry level workstation cards as well as mid range gaming cards. The CG7 is a duo layout case that is easily adapted to slim micro atx motherboard. This layout allows for multiple low profile PCI cards as well as extra ram, useful for a wide range of workloads in a very compact package. Last but not least, the CG7 is a very home/office friendly pc case, with a subtle look to match your environment. SFF COMMUNITY If you want to get involved in the SFF (small form factor) community head over to: www.smallformfactor.net/forum The birthplace of the LZ7 and many other amazing projects, build logs and SFF news, its a great place to talk about compact tech with other like minded enthusiasts, see you there! Page 2

SPECIFICATION Page 3

QUICK ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW Page 4

COMPONENT LIST WARNING: The case is not at full strength until fully built, please take care when attaching the first panels. WARNING: Do not over-tighten the screws when securing the panels as this can reduce thread life. Page 5

LAYOUT EXAMPLES The CG7 features a unique dual layout design that can be configured with either a TFX power supply and M-ITX motherboard, or DC-DC power supplies and limited size M-ATX motherboards (please see page 19 for size restrictions). Below are some example layouts of how the system can be configured: Page 6

ASSEMBLY Instructions Plan Your Build With Care Ahead of Assembly! This case comes with 2 Rear panels: One for Mini ITX + TFX PSU and one for micro ATX + DC-ATX PSU (DC-DC). Choose case orientation before building, as it is easier to attach the case feet prior to assemblying the system. Page 7

Vertical Orientation: Attatch legs with screws from the inside. Rounded corners of the side panels face the rear of the case. - Use M3x8mm Wafer Head Screws Horizontal Orientation: Attatch legs with screws from the inside. Notch is on the backside. - Use M3x8mm Wafer Head Screws Horizontal orientation: Accessory: round metalic feet. Attatch feet with M3x8mm screws and M3 nut from the inside. Page 8

TFX LAYOUT - PANEL ASSEMBLY Attach 4x M3 Rectangle Corners to the Rear Panel of choice. NOTE - Use M3x8mm Wafer Head Screws for all panel assembly Attach Rear Panel to Base Panel from below Attach the motherboard tray to the rear panel and lock it into place with the front panel Page 9

Fix the front panel with screws from the bottom. Fix side panel on the TFX PSU side. Tip: Attach the Power button to the Front Panel now. Mount TFX PSU to the back panel with thumbscrews. The PSU can be mounted with fan facing in or out of case. Page 10

Mount Motherboard to base panel with 4x M3 Flat Head screws (prefitted with CPU Cooler + RAM) Mount Low Profile Expansion cards to Motherboard lock Cards into place with the included bracket using M3x10mm bolt and M3 Nut. Optional Attach PCI cover with M3x16mm bolt screw and M3 nut. Snap off the PC flange to adapt to your sistem. Page 11

Attach fans to side bracket before fitting into case. The bracket can fit up to two 92x15mm OR two 80x15mm fans Multiple Drive Brackets Choose you storage drive configuration. With the small storage drive bracket CPU coolers up to 74mm in height can be installed. With the fan + drive bracket the CPU cooler clearance is limited to 69mm. Page 12

92mm fans 120mm fans 140mm fans with 115mm hole spacing up to 3x 2.5 drives on each bracket, mount using M3 Flat Head Screws Alternative drive bracket Slot the lock piece into the drive bracket, then slot the assembly into the Front Panel slots and screw it in place with M3 Flat head screws Page 13

Attach cables before fitting bracket into place, The bracket is locked into place when the Top panel closed. Attach Top Panel BUILD COMPLETE! Page 14

DC-ATX LAYOUT Attach 4x M3 Rectangle Corners to the Rear Panel and attach it to base panel. NOTE - Use M3x8mm Wafer Head Screws for all panel assembly Attach both motherboard trays to the rear panel and lock it into place with the front panel Attach fans to side bracket before fitting into case. Lock bracket into place with exterior panel. Page 15

Alternatively AC-DC power supplies can be mounted to this side bracket for a brickless build Attach power conector from the outside with M3x10mm bolt screws and M3 nut. Finish wiring Page 16

Important: HDPLEX AC-DC PSUs will block the 4th pci slot fan/dc-atx bracket compatibility list: Fans: 2x 92x15mm Fans 2x 80x15mm fans AC-DC PSU: hdplex 400w; hdplex 300W; hdplex 160W; hdplex 80W; DC-ATX Psu: hdplex 400w Page 17

extras Adapter plates Blanking plate with c14 cutout Add support for extra fans or psus in TFX layout by using DC-DC power supplies. Fix bracket with M3x10mm bolt screws + M3 nut. Flex atx adapter plate for TFX layout. 1- Fix adapter plase with middle screw on PSU 2 - Fit psu with the adapter plate in the case 3 - attach the 2 lower screws of the PSU 4 - fix the extra screw holes of the adapter plate with bolt screw and nut Page 18

CLEARANCES Page 19

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