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CORSAIR 480T & 480T RGB

MID-TOWER CASE

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CASE SPECIFICATIONS

  Length

446mm  

  Width

214mm  

  Height

476mm  

  Maximum GPU length

400mm  

  Maximum CPU height

165mm  

  Maximum PSU length

 220mm  

FAN LOCATIONS

  Front

3x 120mm / 2x 140mm  

  Top

3x 120mm / 2x 140mm  

  Rear

1x 120mm  

RADIATOR COMPATIBILITY

  Front

360mm / 280mm  

  Top

360mm / 280mm  

  Rear

120mm  

480T_Dimensions

ACCESSORY KIT CONTENTS


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12x MBD / HDD screws

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8x SSD screws

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1x Motherboard standoff


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3x Cable ties

ARGB_Cable

1x ARGB adapter cable (480T RGB only)


CASE EXPLODED VIEW


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A. Tempered glass side panel
D. AR120 RGB Fans (RGB Model Only)
B. PSU dust filter E. Steel side panel
C. Front panel F. Top dust filter

REMOVING THE PANELS


REMOVING THE GLASS SIDE PANEL

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REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL

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INSTALLING THE MOTHERBOARD


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INSTALLING HARD DISK DRIVES


Hard drive cage and HDD sleds sold separately.

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INSTALLING A SOLID STATE DRIVE


3x 2.5” SSDs mount directly to the chassis, no sleds required.

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PSU cover mounted SSD trays sold separately.

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INSTALLING A POWER SUPPLY UNIT


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INSTALLING PCI DEVICES


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TOP I/O EXPLANATION


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A. Power button / LED
C. Combination mic/headphone jack
B. Reset button D. 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A

FRONT I/O CONNECTIONS


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A. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
D. Reset switch
B. HD audio E. Power LED +
C. Power switch F. Power LED -

FAN INSTALLATION (ARGB - 480T RGB MODEL ONLY)


MOUNTING AND CONNECTING THE FANS

IMPORTANT: Turn your system off prior to installing your AR RGB fans.

1. Mount the fans inside your case with the provided mounting screws:
- Front: 3x 120mm* / 2x 140mm (A)
- Top: 3x 120mm / 2x 140mm (B)
- Rear: 1x 120mm (C)

2. If you are using a single fan, connect the RGB LED cable from the AR RGB fan to the ARGB adapter cable to enable 5V ARGB (Addressable RGB) 3-pin header connection. If you are using a triple fan kit, connect the RGB LED cables from each AR RGB fan in sequence (1 > 2 > 3) to the 1-to-3 adapter cable.

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CONNECTING THE ARGB CONNECTOR

Connect the ARGB connector from the ARGB adapter cable or 1-to-3 ARGB adapter cable to the +5V ARGB header on a compatible motherboard.

IMPORTANT: Please ensure that the arrow indicator on the ARGB adapter connector is aligned with the +5V pin on the +5V ARGB header.
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CONNECTING THE PWM CONNECTOR

Connect the 4-pin PWM connector into an available 3-pin or 4-pin (recommended) fan header on your motherboard or fan controller. You can use fan splitter cables (sold separately) if your motherboard does not have enough fan headers.

NOTE: Connecting the 4-pin PWM connector into a 3-pin fan header will cause your AR RGB to only spin at full speed.
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ARGB SETUP

To ensure that the ARGB header on your motherboard functions properly, it is important to follow the proper procedures for installing the necessary software. The specific software you need to install may vary depending on the make and model of your motherboard, so it is important to refer to your motherboard's manual to determine the exact steps you should follow.

Typically, you will need to download and install a specific software program provided by the motherboard manufacturer. This software program will allow you to control and customize the lighting effects on your ARGB components.


FAN INSTALLATION FOR iCUE CONTROL (Optional)


MOUNT LIGHTNING CONTROLLER AND FANS

IMPORTANT: Turn your system off prior to installing your AR RGB fans.

1. Find a location for the iCUE lighting controller that allows the fan RGB LED cable to reach the controller, then mount it with mounting strips included with the controller. The Lighting Node CORE is used as an example in this installation illustration; it is recommended to follow the instructions included with your chosen iCUE lighting controller.

2. Mount the fans inside your case with the provided mounting screws:
- Front: 3x 120mm / 2x 140mm (A)
- Top: 3x 120mm / 2x 140mm (B)
- Rear: 1x 120mm (C)

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CONNECT FAN TO RGB CONTROLLER

Connect the 4-pin RGB connector from your AR RGB fan into the iCUE lighting controller in sequential order from port #1 to #6.

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CONNECT LIGHTNING NODE CORE

1. Plug the 9-pin USB cable from the Lighting Node CORE into an available internal USB 2.0 header on your motherboard or USB hub.
2. Connect the SATA power connector to an available SATA connector from your power supply.

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iCUE SETUP

1.Download CORSAIR's latest iCUE software and install it on your computer.

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2. Once iCUE is installed, select the “8-LED fan Series” in the Lighting Setup page under Lighting Node CORE.

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Please visit our CORSAIR LAB YouTube channel for more tips and instructions on how to get the most out of your new CORSAIR fans.


iCUE COMPATIBILITY

LIGHTING NODE CORE

LIGHTING NODE PRO

COMMANDER PRO

COMMANDER CORE

COMMANDER CORE XT

Up to 6x RGB fans, RGB Lighting Control only

Up to 12x RGB fans, RGB Lighting Control only (requires RGB LED hub, sold separately)

Up to 12x RGB fans for RGB Lighting Control (requires RGB LED hub, sold separately)

Up to 6x fans for fan speed control

Up to 6x RGB fans for RGB Lighting and fan speed control

Up to 12x RGB fans for RGB Lighting Control (requires RGB LED hub, sold separately)

Up to 6x fans for fan speed control


FAQ

Does the polarity matter with the I/O panel’s power and reset header?


No, only the LED headers.



Who should I contact if I received my case damaged or one of the fans is no longer working?


Please go to support.corsair.com and request an RMA so that we can replace the damaged part(s).



Where can I mount the fan?


Front: 3x 120mm / 2x 140mm
Top: 3x 120mm / 2x 140mm
Rear: 1x 120mm




WARRANTY


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All CORSAIR computer cases have a 2-year warranty.


LEGAL


© 2024 CORSAIR MEMORY, Inc. All rights reserved. CORSAIR and the sails logo are registered trademarks of CORSAIR in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Product may vary slightly from those pictured.