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CORSAIR 9000D RGB AIRFLOW

FULL-TOWER CASE

CASE SPECIFICATIONS

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   PCI Slot Configuration

8 Horizontal (or 4 Vertical) + 2 Vertical (For secondary    ITX Motherboard)

   Motherboard Compatibility

Mini-ITX | MicroATX | ATX | E-ATX | SSI-EEB

   HDDs

5x

   SSDs

6x (+ 5x)

   Colors Available

White; Black

   Left Side Panel Material

Tempered Glass

   Front Panel Material

Airflow Steel

   Rear Cable Space

60mm

   Dust Filters

Front, Top, Side, PSU x2

   Front I/O

4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x PWR, 1x Reset, 1x Mic; 1x Headphone

FAN LOCATIONS

   Front 8x 120mm / 3x 140mm / 2x 200mm
   Top 8x 120mm / 3x 140mm / 2x 200mm
   Side 3x 120mm
   Bottom None
   Rear 2x 120mm / 1x 140mm

INCLUDED FANS & CONTROLLERS

   Included Fans

None

   Included Controllers

iCUE LINK System Hub & iCUE LINK RGB Adapter

RADIATOR COMPATIBILITY

   Top 480mm / 420mm / 400mm / 360mm / 280mm / 240mm / 200mm / 140mm / 120mm
   Front 480mm / 420mm / 400mm / 360mm / 280mm / 240mm / 200mm / 140mm / 120mm
   Side 360mm / 240mm
   Bottom None
   Rear 240mm, 140mm, 120mm

CASE DIMENSIONS

   Length 698mm
   Width 307mm
   Height 698mm
   Maximum GPU Length 400mm
   Maximum CPU Cooler Height

180mm

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CASE ACCESSORIES


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42x QuikTurn™ Fan Screws
(Self-Tapping)

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18x Motherboard / HDD Screws
(6-32 UNC; 6mm)

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12x SSD Screws
(M3 x 0.5; 5mm)


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12x Zip Ties

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6x Motherboard Standoffs
(mITX Board Location + Spares)

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1x Front I/O Adapter


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6x 2.5” SSD Trays (preinstalled)

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5x 3.5” HDD Trays (preinstalled)

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1x iCUE LINK RGB Adapter (preinstalled)


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1x iCUE LINK System Hub (preinstalled)

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2x iCUE LINK 800mm 90°-to-90° Cable

iCUE LINK 125mm 90-to-90 Cable

1x iCUE LINK 125mm 90°-to-90° Cable (preinstalled)


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1x Vertical Mount

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8x Tnut Stoppers

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1x Towel


CASE EXPLODED VIEW


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A. Top Panel

J. iCUE LINK ARGB Adapter 

B. Top Fan Filter

K. Steel Side Panel

C.  mITX Cover Plate

L. Inner French Doors

D. PSU Fan Filters

M. Front Panel

E. Glass Side Panel

N. Front Fan Filter

F. PSU Shroud

O. iCUE LINK System Hub Power Cable (*not pictured)

G. HDD Cage

P. iCUE LINK System Hub USB Cable (*not pictured)

H. Pump Mounting Plate

Q. iCUE LINK Cable (*not pictured)

I. iCUE LINK System Hub & LINK RGB Adapter  

 

WARNING: The side panel of this case is made of tempered glass, which is softer than materials like ceramics (e.g. tile, brick) or stone (e.g. quartz, granite). Contact with these types of harder surfaces can cause non-visible damage that may shatter the glass. CORSAIR recommends removing all glass panels before placing the case or building on a hard surface. If necessary to place your case on a hard surface permanently, be sure to elevate your case to avoid accidental contact from the panel, potential damage, or injury.


PANEL INSTALLATION/REMOVAL


SIDE PANELS

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  • The 9000D is shipped with the doors removed for increased shipping protection.
  • To install the doors, unbox and lift them onto the hinge post at the rear of the case.
  • Both panels are hinged in the rear and can be opened by pulling along the front edge of the panel to swivel the panels open like a door.
  • To remove the panels, lift them off the hinge posts.
  • If you would like to lock your panels onto the case, install the included 6-32 screws on the top of the panel hinge post.

FRONT PANEL

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  • Pull the front steel panel outward. It's secured by two ball snaps at the top and bottom.

INSTALLING THE MOTHERBOARD


INSTALLING A MOTHERBOARD

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  • The 9000D RGB AIRFLOW supports mITX, mATX, ATX, E-ATX, and SSI-EEB motherboards, including ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, and Gigabyte Project Stealth with reversed power connections.
  • Ensure the I/O plate or shield is installed if required.
  • Align the motherboard with the standoffs and secure it with the provided screws.

TIP: If standoffs don’t align, move unused ones to the appropriate slots on the tray.


INSTALLING A SECONDARY MOTHERBOARD

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  • The 9000D RGB AIRFLOW allows a 2nd mITX motherboard to be installed on top of the PSU shroud.
  • Remove the rear cover plate by unscrewing four screws to expose the I/O hole.
  • Install the four included mITX standoffs on the PSU shroud.
  • Install the I/O plate or shield, if needed.
  • Align the motherboard with the standoffs and secure it with the provided screws.
TIP: Use this second system as a stream capture PC or home server.

INSTALLING THE FRONT PANEL I/O CABLES


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  • Connect the FPANEL plug directly to your motherboard front panel I/O pins, following the keyed connector.
  • For non-standard Intel or AMD motherboards, use the included adapter to connect from the FPANEL plug to the individual pins.
TIP: If your PC experiences issues or doesn't turn on with the FPANEL plug, consider trying the adapter cable.

FRONT PANEL I/O EXPLANATION


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A. Power & Power LED D. 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C
B. Reset E. Headphone & Microphone
C. 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A  

INSTALLING A RADIATOR


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RADIATOR MOUNTING LOCATIONS

Top

2x 480mm, 2x 360mm, 2x 240mm, 420mm, 400mm, 280mm, 240mm, 200mm

Front

2x 480mm, 2x 360mm, 2x 240mm, 420mm, 400mm, 280mm, 240mm, 200mm

Side

360mm, 240mm

Bottom

None

Rear

240mm, 140mm, 120mm

  • The 9000D RGB AIRFLOW features CORSAIR’s InfiniRail Fan Mounting System for flexible fan and radiator placement.

TIP: For optimal noise, thermal performance, and reliability, ensure the radiator is mounted higher than the pump when using an AIO.

NOTE: If you would like to install a radiator in the rear fan mount, you must install the fans between the case and radiator.
NOTE: If you would like to use the side 360mm fan mount, you must be using 140mm or larger fans in the top or remove the inner row of 120mm fan to avoid interference.
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  • For AIO coolers, top mounting provides optimal noise performance, but other mounts can be utilized based on your build preferences.

INSTALLING A GRAPHICS CARD OR EXPANSION CARD


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  • The 9000D supports both horizontal (default) and vertical GPU installations.
  • After installing the motherboard, remove the PCI cover screws to fit the GPU.
  • Slide the card in until the PCIe retention clicks on the motherboard.
  • Align screws in the PCIe shield and secure the expansion card into the case.
TIP: Add the GPU as one of the final steps for easier building.

INSTALLING A GPU IN A VERTICAL ORIENTATION


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  • The 9000D RGB AIRFLOW supports vertical GPU mounting with the included accessory plate and a PCIe Riser Card (sold separately).
  • Start by removing the two screws from the PCI plate at the rear of the case.
  • Remove the third PCIe cover from the top.

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  • Swap the plate with the boxed vertical mount plate.
  • Reinstall the 2 screws removed from the plate prior.
  • Mount the GPU into the riser.

INSTALLING HDDs AND SSDs


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TIP: You can use these HDD trays to carry a 2.5” SSD if needed.

FOR HARD DRIVES

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  • The 9000D supports 5x 3.5” HDDs & 6x 2.5” SSDs simultaneously using the HDD cage and independent SSD drive sleds.
  • Slide the HDD tool-less caddy out of the cage.
  • Install an HDD in the drive caddy and slide back into the HDD cage.
  • Unlike the 1000D, the 9000D features a fully removable hard drive cage.
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  • To remove it, unscrew the two thumbscrews behind the motherboard that secure the HDD cage to the chassis.
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  • Slide the HDD cage outward toward the tempered glass side and lift it out.
  • You can remove the pump mounting plate and use it as a cover plate for the HDD cage hole with additional mounting holes.

TIP: Use the included pump mounting plate to cover the hole left by the HDD cage by inserting it vertically into the floor holes.


FOR SOLID STATE DRIVES

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  • To install an SSD, remove the SSD drive sled from the french doors.
  • Mount the SSD to the sled from the bottom of the drive.
  • Reattach the drive sled to the front door using the hooks and set screw.

INSTALLING A POWER SUPPLY


INSTALLING A STANDARD POWER SUPPLY

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  • Remove the PSU shroud by unscrewing the two thumbscrews holding it in place.
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  • Slide the PSU shroud towards the front of the case and lift it out.
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  • Slide the PSU into the PSU area.
  • Secure the screws to the PSU exhaust area.
  • Reinstall the PSU shroud by installing the screws in reverse order.

INSTALLING A CORSAIR SHIFT POWER SUPPLY

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  • The 9000D is compatible with all RMx SHIFT power supplies and installs identically to a standard ATX PSU.

INSTALLING AN SFX/SFX-L IN THE SECONDARY PSU LOCATION

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  • A second PSU can be installed in the bottom of the case to power the optional mITX motherboard. Remove the Rear cover plate to access the secondary PSU location.
  • This PSU location supports both SFX and SFX-L power supplies.

INSTALLING THE FANS


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FAN MOUNTING LOCATIONS

Top

8x 120mm / 3x 140mm / 2x 200mm

Front

8x 120mm / 3x 140mm / 2x 200mm

Side

3x 120mm

Bottom/PSU Shroud

None

Rear

2x 120mm / 1x 140mm

  • The 9000D can mount up to 18x 120mm or 7x 140mm on the top, side, and rear of the case.
  • The side fan mounts are only accessible when using 140mm or 200mm fans in the top or with a row of 120mm fans removed.
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  • To install fans using the top or front InfiniRails, decide on your fan configuration before starting the build.
  • Remove the InfiniRail struts and add or adjust the amount of fan mounting tabs are on the rail with how many you would like to screw into the fans.
  • Reinstall the InfiniRail struts with the configuration you would like.
TIP: Fan configurations are printed on the rail in centered or offset positions to make it easier to move between different setups.
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120mm Fans

9000D QSG 29b 140mm

140mm Fans

9000D QSG 29c 200mm

200mm Fans

  • Align your fans to the fan mounting tabs and screw a standard self-tapping fan screw into the fan frame.

TIP: 9000D comes with CORSAIR’s QuikTurn® fan screws for rapid fan installation. These screws will self-tap in one to two turns of a screwdriver.   

9000D QSG 30 Side Fans installed
  • To install fans in the side, align your fans to the fan mounting slots and screw a fan screw into the fan frame.

TIP: Only turn each screw slightly so you can slide the fans up and down to align them as you wish.  

NOTE: The side 360mm fan mounts are only usable with 120mm setups not utilizing the inner row of fans near the side mount or when using 140mm and 200mm fans.

MAINTENANCE


CLEANING YOUR CASE FILTERS

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9000D QSG 31c front filter
  • The 9000D features four removable dust filters. Twin angled power supply filters on the bottom, a magnetic filter on the side, and plastic/nylon slide-out filters on the top and front.
9000D QSG 31a side filter
9000D QSG 31d bottom filter
TIP: Filters can be cleaned with pressurized air or water. If you rinse your filter, ensure filters are fully dry before reinstalling.
TIP: The bottom filter pulls out from side at an angle, so you don’t have to move your case to get to the filters. The top and front slide laterally.

LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE INFINIRAIL™ DRAWERS

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9000D QDG 32a InfiniRail locked

Unlocked

Locked

  • The 9000D features a lock on the drawers to keep them from sliding out when moving your PC.
  • Turn the lock counter-clockwise to engage the blocker and use the set screw to keep it locked.

CABLE MANAGEMENT TIPS

The 9000 Series includes various cable management features such as:

  • Zip tie points are strategically placed for routing power cables to specific devices.
  • iCUE LINK cable hooks in the top panel to securely hold iCUE LINK cables without additional attachments.
  • Motherboards that feature connectors on the rear face of the board provide you with the cleanest build.


CONNECTING THE INCLUDED CONTROLLER TO PC

CONNECT THE iCUE LINK SYSTEM HUB TO USB AND POWER

  • Connect the long iCUE LINK cables (P) into the System Hub (M).
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CONNECT THE POWER CABLE

  • Connect the 6-pin microfit connector (N) into the System Hub (M).
  • Connect the 6-pin PCIe connector (N) into a dedicated PCIe power cable from the power supply.
NOTE: Please note that the power cable (N) and your PSU's 6-pin PCIe cable are keyed to fit one orientation only. Failure to connect the power cable (N) will cause damage to the iCUE LINK System Hub.
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CONNECT THE DATA CABLE

  • Connect the micro-USB cable (O) into the System Hub (M).
  • Connect the 9-pin USB connector (O) into a USB 2.0 header on the motherboard.
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MOUNT SYSTEM HUB

  • Mount the System Hub (M) inside the case magnetically or with the supplied tape.
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  • To learn more about how to control or set up your iCUE RGB Lighting Adapter with other iCUE LINK devices, please visit here.
  • Download the latest version of iCUE to have full digital control over the RGB logo, your front USB and other front I/O backlighting with iCUE LINK.

iCUE SETUP/DEVICE SETUP


GETTING STARTED

Upon power on and iCUE launch, you should see the 9000D RGB AIRFLOW tile if everything is connected correctly and working as intended.

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QUICK LIGHTING WITH iCUE MURALS

If your priority is getting your lighting setup quickly, by selecting a color palette from iCUE Murals iCUE will ‘paint’ across your devices and synchronize the color between them.

Play around with customizing this for some truly unique profiles including ones using video or photos as color sources.

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You can tell which devices are included in Murals by the small circular swatch. If this swatch is shown, Murals will override individual product control.


LIGHTING SETUP

If you need to modify the geometry or set up of your 9000D RGB AIRFLOW, please select the Lighting Setup tab and either run the Setup Wizard or set your geometry manually using the drop down menus.

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The 9000D RGB AIRFLOW should come configured as such out of the box and be pre-wired to work as soon as you connect power and data to the System Hub.


MANUALLY ASSIGNING GEOMETRY

Instead of using the wizard, you can use the drop down to the left of the Setup Wizard to accomplish the same thing and set your quantity and length of strips.

Through this menu you will be able to connect legacy and 3rd party devices such as QL fans using their included RGB Hub instead of the Lighting Node or your favorite +5V ARGB devices.

Support for Legacy Devices and Generic 3rd Party Devices will drop at a later date for this adapter. The Generic RGB Device selection will output 204 LEDs worth of instruction so you can leverage the full power of the adapter, but will not be individually addressable via the GUI like the geometry-determined devices.

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LIGHTING EFFECTS

The Lighting Effects tab will allow you to control the color, animation, and speed of animation through its various settings.

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You can control the RGB for the front center logo and the top USB/Front IO.


LIGHTING EFFECTS (DEVICE MEMORY MODE)

By clicking the slider under 9000D RGB AIRFLOW for Device Memory Mode, you can define your case’s hardware lighting mode that will display when there is no software/iCUE connection.

Any lighting setting made here will reflect in realtime, but will ONLY be displayed continuously when iCUE is closed or not running. If you would like to control the lighting or other customization for when iCUE is in direct software mode, please use the Lighting Settings menu without the Device Memory Mode button checked.

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Device memory mode was previously referred to as hardware playback or hardware lighting.


DEVICE SETTINGS

When the iCUE LINK RGB Adapter is actively identifying as a 9000D, iCUE provides a couple additional settings under the device for troubleshooting and customization.

Firstly, you can change the color of the case in the tile to best match your build. Secondly, it will highlight how many LEDs were detected on the strip so you can ensure the full strip or length of lights for whichever device you have connected is detected.

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WARRANTY STATEMENT

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The CORSAIR 9000D RGB AIRFLOW cases have a 2-year warranty.


SPARE PART LISTING

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Obsidian 1000D/9000D Tempered Glass Side Panel, Black

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Obsidian 1000D/9000D ITX Motherboard/SFX PSU Cover Plate, Black

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Obsidian 1000D/9000D Vertical Expansion Slot Thumbscrew Cover, Black

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Obsidian 1000D/9000D Front Dust Filter, Black

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Obsidian 1000D/9000D Top Dust Filter, Black

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Carbide 600Q/C, HDD Drive Sled (x2), Black

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Obsidian 1000D/9000D SSD Bracket, Black

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Obsidian 1000D/9000D Expansion Slot Vertical Mount Adapter, Black

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Obsidian 1000D/9000D ITX Power/Reset Switch, Black

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Obsidian 1000D/9000D Tempered Glass Side Panel Door Hinge Set, Black

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Obsidian 1000D/9000D SSD Access Door, Black

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Obsidian 1000D/9000D Fan Tray Rail Assembly, Black

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Obsidian 1000D/9000D Front Logo Box, Black

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Obsidian 1000D/9000D SSD Access Door Magnet, Black

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Obsidian 1000D/9000D Tempered Glass Side Panel, White

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9000D/1000D Replacement Front Dust Filter, White

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9000D/1000D Replacement Top Dust Filter, White

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9000D/1000D Replacement PSU Shroud, White

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9000D/1000D Replacement Expansion Slot Vertical Mount Adapter, White

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9000D/1000D Replacement ITX Power/Reset Switch, White

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9000D/1000D Replacement Tempered Glass Side Panel Door Hinge Set, White

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9000D/1000D Replacement SSD Access Door, White

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9000D/1000D Replacement ITX Motherboard/SFX PSU Cover Plate, White

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9000D/1000D Replacement Vertical Expansion Slot Thumbscrew Cover, White

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9000D/1000D Replacement Pump Mounting Plate, White

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9000D Replacement InfiniRail Drawer Assembly, Silver/White

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9000D/1000D Replacement HDD Drive Sled, White

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9000D Replacement InfiniRail Side Fan Rail, Black

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9000D Replacement InfiniRail Center Fan Rail, Black

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9000D Replacement InfiniRail Side Fan Rail, White

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9000D Replacement InfiniRail Center Fan Rail, White

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9000D Replacement Front I/O Assembly, Black

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9000D Replacement Front I/O Assembly, White

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9000D Replacement Front Steel Panel, Black

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9000D Replacement Front Steel Panel, White

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9000D Replacement Top Steel Panel, Black

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9000D Replacement Top Steel Panel, White

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9000D Replacement Feet, Black

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9000D Replacement Feet, White

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9000D Replacement Accessory Kit, Black

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9000D Replacement Accessory Kit, White

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9000D 800mm, Spare 90-to-90 iCUE LINK Cable, Black

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9000D 800mm, Spare 90-to-90 iCUE LINK Cable, White

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9000D Replacement SSD Bracket, White

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9000D Replacement PSU Dust Filter, White

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9000D Replacement Fan Rail Mounts Center, Black

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9000D Replacement Fan Rail Mounts Center, White

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9000D Replacement Fan Rail Mounts Edge, Black

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9000D Replacement Fan Rail Mounts Edge, White

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9000D Replacement Magnetic Side Fan Filter, White

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9000D Replacement Magnetic Side Fan Filter, Black