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Water Cooling Radiator Options

Possible Fan Locations
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Motherboard Standoff (6-32)

Power Supply Screw (6-32)

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5.25” Drive Thumbscrews (M3)

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Prepare the Motherboard

Connect Cables for Front I/O

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