Gaming 978BG - PC Case LC-Power - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	PC Case (Tower)
Brand	LC-Power
Model	Gaming 978BG (Tank-Buster)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	238 x 560 x 590 mm
Material	Steel (SECC), ABS + mesh front and top panel
5.25" Drive Bays	4 (external)
3.5" Drive Bays	6 (internal, with hot swap feature)
2.5" Drive Bays	3 (internal)
Expansion Slots	9
Front I/O Ports	2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Audio, 1x Mic
Control Panel	Power switch, Reset switch, Power LED, HDD LED, Fan speed control (up to 5 fans)
Fan Support (Total Possible)	Up to 8 fans: Front: 2x120mm, Rear: 1x120/140mm, Top: 3x120mm, Bottom: 2x120mm
Included Fans	2x 120mm front, 1x 120mm rear
Water Cooling Support	Top: up to 360mm radiator; Bottom: up to 240mm radiator; Pre-drilled holes
Motherboard Compatibility	E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Max GPU Length	340 mm
Max CPU Cooler Height	190 mm
PSU Compatibility	ATX standard; can be mounted fan up or down
Dust Filter	Removable washable dust filter under PSU
Warranty	2 years
Accessories Included	User manual, screw bag (standoffs, screws, cable ties, etc.)

Frequently Asked Questions - Gaming 978BG LC-Power

What is the maximum GPU length supported?

The Gaming 978BG case supports graphics cards up to 340 mm in length.

How many fans are included with the case?

The case includes three fans: two 120 mm fans in the front and one 120 mm fan in the rear.

Can I install a 360 mm radiator?

Yes, you can install a 360 mm radiator on the top panel. The bottom panel supports up to a 240 mm radiator.

What motherboard form factors are compatible?

The case is compatible with E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards.

How do I clean the dust filter?

The dust filter is located under the power supply. Simply pull it out from the back, wash it with water, and let it dry before reinserting.

Does the case support hot-swap HDDs?

Yes, the 3.5" drive bays feature a hot swap backplane that allows you to swap drives without powering off the system.

How many 2.5" drives can I install?

You can install up to three 2.5" drives: two on the side of the 5.25" cage and one under the 3.5" HDD cage.

How do I control the fan speed?

The front I/O panel includes fan speed control buttons (+ and -). It supports up to five fans and allows speed adjustment from 40% to 100% in four steps.

What is the warranty period?

The Gaming 978BG case comes with a 2-year warranty from the date of purchase. Service issues are handled by your dealer.

Are water cooling holes pre-drilled?

Yes, the back of the case has pre-drilled water cooling holes for easy pass-through of tubing.

USER MANUAL Gaming 978BG LC-Power

Black computer tower case with ventilation grilles and ventilation slots (no visible text or symbols)

Content

Chapter 1 Product introduction

1.1 Specification....03
1.2 Accessory....04

Chapter 2 Installation guide

2.1 Side panel assembly....05
2.2 Motherboard installation....06
2.3 5,25" device installation....07
2.4 3,5" device installation....08-09
2.5 2,5" device installation....10
2.6 PSU installation.... 11
2.7 Fan installation.... 12-13
2.8 Water cooling installation....13-14
2.9 Front panel control & I/O installation....14-16

Thank you for purchasing the "Gaming 978BG - Tank-Buster" case

from LC-Power. Please read this manual before usage.

Specifications may be subject to change without prior notice.

Chapter 1 Product introduction

1.1 Specification

Dimension 238	(w) x 560 (h) x 590 (d) mm
Material Steel (SECC)
	Front & top panel: ABS + meshed designed
5,25" drive bay 4 external
3,5" drive bay 6 internal - HDD cage with hot swap feature
2,5" drive bay 3 internal
PCI slot 9
I/O Panel 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Audio, 1x Mic, fan speed control for up to 5 fans
Control Panel Power switch, Reset switch, Power LED, HDD LED
Cans fans mounting options	Front: 2x 120 mm (included in delivery)
	Back: 1x 120 mm (included in delivery) or 1x 140 mm
	Top: 3x 120 mm
	Bottom: 2x 120 mm
	Water cooling: support up to 360 mm radiator on top and up to 240 mm radiator on bottom
Motherboard E-ATX / ATX / Micro-ATX / Mini-ITX
Power Supply ATX standard
Compatibility Graphic card	d up to 340 mmCPU cooler up to 190 mm

1.2 Accessory

Accessory box contents: 1x user manual, 1x screw bag

Standoff Screw	Screw Screw
5H-6#*4- 6#*6.5HCu	M3*5 6*5KM 3*8*8PWA
10PCS 20PCS 24PCS 4PCS
Plastic hand screws Screw Cable tie Cable tie
6#-32	6#6HW-TC	L=120mm	L=150mm
10PCS	4PCS	3PCS	3PCS
Plastic standoff
3PCS

3PCS

Chapter 2 Installation guide

2.1 Side panel assembly

1. Remove the side panel:

Remove the screws on the back of the chassis and open the side panel.

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2. Reattach the side panel:

Align the side panel with hook holes to close the side panel.

Fix it with screws.

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2.2 Motherboard installation

1. Screw the standoffs on the holes for the motherboard installation bracket.

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1. Install the motherboard in a proper location and fix it with the provided screws.

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Note: CPU, RAM and any peripheral installation steps are not included in this manual. Please refer to your motherboard manual for related mounting instructions.

2.3 5,25" device installation

1. Press the latch to remove the 5,25" drive cover from the chassis by pushing it inside out. Now put the 5,25" ODD into the drive bay.

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1. Fix the 5,25" ODD with the quick release screws on the side.

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2.4 3,5" device installation

1. Open the side panel with the help of the latch.

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1. Push the latch of the drive bay and take out the 3,5" drive bay tray.

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1. Place an HDD into the drive bay tray and secure it on the bottom of the tray with the provided screws. Reverse the above mentioned steps to place the HDD tray in the device cage.

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1. Connect the backplane with a 4 pin Molex/PATA connector of the power supply.

Connect the backplane to the motherboard with the help of SATA cables.

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Note: The user may choose the direction of the 3,5" drive cage. This will help the user to arrange the chassis placement flexibly. Please refer to the pictures below for the further information.

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2.5 2,5" device installation

Gaming 978BG provides three positions for the 2,5" HDD/SSD installation.

Two HDDs/SSDs on the side of the 5,25" drive cage and one HDD/SSD under the 3,5" HDD cage location.

1. Open the side panel with the help of the latch.

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1. Place the 2,5" HDD/SSD in a proper location as shown below and fix it with the provided screws.

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1. For the third position, release the screw on top of the 3,5" HDD cage and remove it. Put the 2,5" HDD/SSD on the bottom side of the bracket as shown below and secure the HDD/SSD with the provided screws.

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2.6 PSU installation

1. Place the PSU in a proper location and fix it with the provided screws.

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(Screw holes enable a PSU mounting from both sides; fan up or down)

1. Place the power supply cables behind the mainboard tray.

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1. To clean the dust filter, pull out the washable dust filter which is placed under the power supply location.

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2.7 Fan installation

1. Remove 6 screws as shown below and then remove the bottom bracket.

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1. Install the fan inside the chassis and secure the screws from the bottom side.

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You can install maximum two 120 mm fans on the bottom panel.

Top panel fan installation

1. Remove the screws on the back side of chassis and open the top panel.

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1. Install the fans on the top of the case and use screws to fix them to the matching holes.

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You can install maximum three 120 mm or two 140 mm fans on the top of the chassis.

2.8 Water cooling installation

On the back side of the case you will find pre-drilled water cooling holes.

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Screw holes are drilled on the top of the chassis to fix a 360 mm radiator.

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On the bottom panel, you can fix a 240 mm radiator.

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2.9 Front panel control & I/O installation

- Please refer to the following table for front panel control & I/O ports.

Item Description Item Description
1 Power on/off 2 Reset
3 Fan speed control +/- 4 Power LED
5 HDD activity LED 6 Fan speed LED
7 USB 3.0 port 8 USB 2.0 port
9 Audio & mic

●The chassis provides a “fan speed control feature” which supports up to 5 case fans. Press the “+”-symbol to accelerate and the “-”-symbol to slow down the case fan speed.

●The feature provides four sections to control fan speed from 40% to 100%. The LED light will be turned on by corresponding fan speed. Please refer to

the following step to install the case fan.

1. Connect a 4 pin Molex/PATA connector from PSU

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1. Remove the top cover and connect the 3-pin fan connectors to the control board.

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- Please refer to the following illustration of the front I/O connectors and your motherboard user manual.

Front I/O Connector

Motherboard Case cable connector
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
AC'97
HD Audio

The product has a two year warranty period from the date of purchase, service issues will be handled by your dealer.

If the case is damaged due to improper operation, the warranty period expires immediately.

Check www.lc-power.com or contact us by e-mail at [e-mail].

Silent Power Electronics GmbH

Mühlenstr. 123

Gewerbegebiet West

41352 Korschenbroich

Germany

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