T9 Value - Sacoche pour ordinateur Sharkoon - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	ATX Mid Tower PC Case
Model	Sharkoon T9 Value
Dimensions (L x W x H)	475 x 200 x 440 mm
Weight	Approximately 6.6 kg
Form Factor Support	ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Drive Bays (External 5.25")	9
Drive Bays (Internal 3.5")	Via 5.25" to 3.5" adapter
Expansion Slots	7
Front I/O (Value Edition)	1x USB 3.0, 3x USB 2.0, 2x Audio (Headphone + Mic)
PSU Support	Standard ATX PSU (not included)
Pre-installed Fans	2x 120mm Front (LED, 3-pin + 4-pin), 1x 120mm Rear (LED, 3-pin + 4-pin)
Fan Mounts (Optional)	Side panel: 2x 120mm; Rear: 1x 80mm or 120mm
Water Cooling Support	2 openings for external radiators
Material	Steel chassis, plastic front bezel
Side Panel	Acrylic window (Value edition)
Motherboard Mounting Panel	With cutout for CPU cooler backplate, cable management system
Drive Mounting Method	Tool-free quick fasteners for optical drives, screws for HDD/SSD
Included Accessories	Screw kit, standoffs, washers, lock attachment, speaker, 5.25" bezel with 3.5" opening
Cleaning Instructions	Use a dry cloth to wipe exterior; avoid liquid cleaners near electronics
Safety Notes	Keep away from moisture; ensure proper grounding to avoid static damage

Frequently Asked Questions - T9 Value Sharkoon

What type of motherboard does the Sharkoon T9 Value support?

The case supports ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards. Standoffs are included for proper mounting.

How many fans come pre-installed?

There are three pre-installed 120mm fans: two in the front and one in the rear, all with LED lighting and both 3-pin and 4-pin connectors.

Can I install a liquid cooling system?

Yes, the case has two openings on the rear panel for water cooling tubes, suitable for external radiators.

What is the maximum PSU length?

Standard ATX power supplies fit, but there is no specific length restriction given. It is recommended to measure clearance if using a modular PSU with long cables.

How many 5.25-inch drive bays does it have?

The case has nine 5.25-inch external drive bays. Some can be converted to 3.5-inch bays using the included adapter bezel.

Does the case include a power supply?

No, the power supply must be purchased separately. The case has a standard ATX PSU mount at the rear.

What are the dimensions of the case?

The dimensions are 475mm in length, 200mm in width, and 440mm in height. It weighs approximately 6.6 kg.

How do I mount a 3.5-inch hard drive?

Attach the decoupled mounting angles to the HDD using screws from the kit, then slide it into a drive bay and secure with screws from both sides.

Can I install additional fans?

Yes, the side panel supports two 120mm fans (optional), and the rear panel can take a 80mm or 120mm fan. The front already has two fans.

Does the case have front USB 3.0?

Yes, the Value edition has one USB 3.0 port on the front I/O panel, along with three USB 2.0 ports and audio jacks.

USER MANUAL T9 Value Sharkoon

Exterior view of a black desktop computer tower case with visible drive bays and ventilation slots (no text or symbols)

Content

1. Features
2. Package content
3. The case at a glance
4. Installation of a mainboard
5. Installation of a PSU
6. Installation of a HDD
7. Installation of an optical device
8. Installation of a 3.5" device
9. Installation of an add-on card
10. The pre-installed fans (Value edition only)
11. Installation of additional fans / optimized airflow

Dear customer!

Congratulations for purchasing this premium quality SHARKOON product.

For a long life time and to take full advantage of this product we recommend you to read this manual completely.

Have a good time with our product!

• ATX case
• 9x 5.25" drive bays
  • Front I/O (Value edition): 1x USB3.0, 3x USB2.0 and 2x audio

• Front I/O (Economy edition): 4x USB2.0 and 2x audio

• 7 slots for add-on cards

- Mesh front panel

- Quick fasteners for optical drives, mainboard mounting panel with installation opening for coolers

• 2 openings for water cooling

• Cable management system

- Fan configuration:

	Value edition Economy edition
Case front	2x 120 mm fan with LED as well as 3-pin and 4-pin connector (pre-installed)	1x 120 mm fan (optional)
Side panel Acrylic 2	2x 120 mm fans (optional)
Rear panel	1x 120 mm fan with LED as well as 3-pin and 4-pin connector (pre-installed)	1x 80 mm or 120 mm fan (optional)

- Dimensions: 475 × 200 × 440 ~mm (L × W × H)

• Weight: \~6.6 kg

2. Package content

• PC case "T9 Value" or "T9 Economy"

- Screw kit:

Screws for mainboard mounting	Screws for PSU mounting	Screws for drive mounting (3.5" and 5.25")	Screws for HDD mounting

- Accessory kit:

Stand-offs for mainboard Washers

Lock attachment (A) and speaker (B)

Quick fasteners for optical drives

5.25" bezel with 3.5" opening

Note:

If you are missing any of the items listed above, please contact our customer service immediately:

[e-mail] (Germany and Europe)

[e-mail] (international).

3. The case at a glance

Front view

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A - Front I/O (Value edition): a - Power LED b - USB3.0 connector c - USB2.0 connectors

d - Audio connectors e - Power and HDD LED

B - Front I/O (Economy edition): a - Power LED b - USB2.0 connectors c - Audio connectors d - Power and HDD LED

C - 5.25" drive bays D - covered: pre-installed 120 mm fans (Value edition)

Side view (closed/left)

Black desktop computer tower with ventilation slots and drive bays (no visible text or labels)

Black desktop computer tower case with visible drive bays and ventilation slots (no text or symbols)

A - T9 Economy edition a - Brackets for two 120 mm fans

B - T9 Value edition b - Acrylic side panel

Side view (opened/left)

A - Drive bays for 5.25" devices

B - Mainboard mounting panel with:

a - Installation opening for CPU coolers and

b - Cable management system

Back side view

A - Opening for I/O shield

B – Pre-installed 120 mm fan (Value edition)

C - Slot bezels

D – Openings for water cooling

E - PSU bracket

F - Thumb screws

Bottom view

B – Air intake for PSU

Note:

For more information on how to install the intended devices, refer to their respective documents.

4. Installation of a mainboard

1. Open the case by loosening the thumb screws on the case's back side and removing the left side panel. Lay down the case sidewise on an even surface.

2. The mainboard's mounting panel inside the case provides various drillings to fix the stand-offs (fig. 1).

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fig. 1

The mainboard contains special screw openings (fig. 2).

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fig. 2

Place the mainboard to the mounting panel. A stand-off must be screwed into every drilling of the mounting panel visible through the mainboard's screw openings.

1. Remove the mainboard and screw the stand-offs into the respective drillings of the mounting panel (fig. 3).

Two brass mechanical connectors shown from different angles (no text or symbols visible)

(Stand-offs)

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fig. 3

1. Press the I/O shield (delivered with the mainboard) into the I/O shield opening in the case's back side.
2. Place the mainboard back onto the stand-offs and screw the mainboard to them (fig. 4).

Two black screw fasteners with threaded caps, shown from different angles (no text or symbols visible)

(Screws for mainboard mounting)

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fig. 4

1. Plug the connectors of the case's front bezel to the respective connectors of the mainboard (also refer to your mainboard's manual for further information).

Note:

The eSATA cable connected to the front eSATA connection should not exceed 50 cm of length otherwise transmission errors may occur! With premium quality eSATA cables this maximum length may be exceeded.

5. Installation of a PSU

1. Set up the case in front of you and put the PSU from the inside against the PSU bracket on the case's back side (fig. 5).

fig. 5

1. Screw the PSU to the case from the outside (fig. 6).

Two metallic screw fasteners, one with a cross-shaped end and the other with threaded screw (no text or symbols visible)

(Screws for PSU mounting)

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fig. 6

6. Installation of a HDD

1. Remove the case's right side panel.
2. Attach the decoupled mounting angles to the HDD from both sides (fig. 7).

Two black plastic screw fasteners with threaded caps, shown from different angles (no text or symbols visible)

(Screws for HDD mounting)

Two black metal bracket plates with mounting holes and bolt holes (no text or symbols visible)

(Decoupled mounting angles)

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fig. 7

1. Slide the HDD with attached mounting angles into the case's respective drive bay and screw it from both sides (fig. 8).

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fig. 8

1. Connect the HDD to the power supply and the mainboard.

7. Installation of an optical device

1. Remove the case's front panel by gently dragging it towards you (fig. 9).

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fig. 9

1. Dismantle the 5.25" front bezel from the mounting bay in which you intend to install the drive by loosening its screws and pushing the bezel to the inside (fig. 10). Remove the quick fasteners (fig. 11).

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fig. 10

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fig. 11

(Carefully take out an optionally present metal bezel covering the 3.5" drive bay by using a gripper.)

1. Slide the optical drive into the case's drive bay (fig. 12).

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fig. 12

1. Attach the optical device from both sides using the quick fasteners (fig. 13).

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fig. 13

Note:

If you intend to transport the case we recommend securing (additionally) the installed drives:

Two metallic screw fasteners with threaded caps, shown from different angles (no text or symbols visible)

Screws for 5.25" drive mounting

1. Connect the optical drive to the power supply and the mainboard. (Put the front bezel back onto the case.)

8. Installation of a 3.5" device

(1. Remove the case's front panel by gently dragging it towards you.)
2. Dismantle the 5.25" front bezel from the mounting bay in which you intend to install the drive by loosening its screws and pushing the bezel to the inside (fig. 14). Remove the quick fasteners (fig. 15).

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fig. 14

Close-up of a mechanical switch component with red circular arrow indicating rotation (no text or symbols)

fig. 15

(In case there is a metal bezel covering the drive bay, remove it by using a gripper.)

1. Screw the mounting angles to the 3.5" device from both sides (fig. 16).

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fig. 16

1. Slide the 3.5" device with attached mounting rails into the case's drive bay (fig. 17) and screw it to the drive bay from both sides (fig. 18).

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fig. 17

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fig. 18

1. Connect the 3.5" device to the power supply and the mainboard.
2. Screw the 5.25" bezel with 3.5" opening into the front panel (fig. 19) and place it back onto the case.

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5.25" bezel with 3.5" opening

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fig. 19

9. Installation of an add-on card

1. Remove the slot bezel's fixation screw and take away the slot bezel (fig. 20).

Interior view of a computer motherboard showing red circuit board and slots, with a magnified inset highlighting a specific component (no text or symbols visible)

fig. 20

1. Insert the add-on card into the mainboard's respective slot and fix it to the case by re-attaching the fixation screw (fig. 21).

Interior view of a computer motherboard showing CPU socket, drive slots, and circuit board (no text or symbols visible)

fig. 21

10. The pre-installed fans (Value edition only)

1. The pre-installed 120 mm front fans provide a 4-pin PSU connector and a 3-pin mainboard plug.
2. Connect one of both plugs to either the respective PSU or (to control the fan speed via the mainboard) the matching mainboard connector.

11. Installation of additional fans / optimized airflow

1. Place the fan against the respective bracket from the inside (e.g. in the side panel).
2. Screw the fan to the attachment from the outside.

Note:

While installing fans make sure that (cool) air is taken in on the case's front side/bottom and blown out on its back side/top. The PC components with the highest heat development should be placed directly within the airflow.

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