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CORSAIR 2500 SERIES

MICRO ATX DUAL CHAMBER PC CASE

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BUILDING IN THE CORSAIR 2500 SERIES



CASE SPECIFICATIONS

  Length

479mm  

  Width

304mm  

  Height

376mm  

  Maximum GPU length

400mm  

  Maximum CPU cooler height

180mm  

  Maximum PSU length

 225mm  

FAN LOCATIONS

 

  Front

2500X

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2500D AIRFLOW

2x 120mm / 2x 140mm

  Top

3x 120mm / 3x 140mm  

  Bottom

3x 120mm / 3x 140mm  

  Rear

1x 120mm  

  Side

2x 120mm  

RADIATOR COMPATIBILITY

  Front

2500X  

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2500D AIRFLOW

280mm / 240mm  

  Top

360mm / 280mm  

  Bottom

360mm / 280mm  

  Rear

120mm  

  Side

240mm 

2500_Dimensions

ACCESSORY KIT CONTENTS


Screw_QuikTurn

28x QuikTurn fan screws

Screw_MBD_HDD_18x

18x MBD / HDD screws

Screw_SSD_12x

12x SSD screws


MB_Standoff

1x Motherboard standoff

Washer_8x

8x Washers

Cable_Ties_12x

12x Cable ties


Front_IO_Adapter

1x Front I/O adapter

iCUE_LINK_Cables_2x

2x 600mm iCUE LINK cables

(2500X RGB only)

SFX_PSU_Bracket

1x SFX PSU bracket (pre-installed)


CASE EXPANDED VIEW


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A. Top mesh panel D. Glass side panel
B. Top steel panels E. Bottom dust filter
C. PCI expansion bracket (horizontal) F. Front panel (glass/mesh)

REMOVING THE PANELS


RIGHT & LEFT SIDE PANEL REMOVAL

  • Right side panel: Unscrew the locking screws and swivel the mesh side panel off the tabs in the front of the case.
  • Left side panel: To remove the glass side panel, unscrew the locking screw at the rear of the case and pull it outward from the motherboard tray. The glass will tilt away, allowing you to lift it off the frame.
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FRONT PANEL REMOVAL

  • 2500X: Remove the two screws on the side of the front panel to release and hinge off the entire front portion from the chassis.
  • 2500D AIRFLOW: Remove the two screws on the side and four screws on the front to release and hinge off the entire front portion from the chassis.
TIP: Hinging off the front panel by removing the screws provides additional space for building in X models and facilitates easier radiator installation in the D AIRFLOW variant.
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  • Since all 2500 Series parts are interchangeable, you can switch between 2500D AIRFLOW and 2500X configurations with reconfiguration kits available from the CORSAIR webstore.

INSTALLING THE MOTHERBOARD


The 2500 Series supports mITX and mATX motherboards, including ASUS BTF and MSI Project Zero motherboards with reversed connections. Before installation, ensure your motherboard I/O plate/shield is in place, if required.

  • Align your motherboard with the standoffs for your motherboard type and secure it using the provided motherboard screws.
TIP: If standoffs don't align, uninstall unused ones and relocate them to the open standoff slot in the motherboard tray for your specific motherboard.
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INSTALLING THE FRONT PANEL I/O CABLES

  • Connect the FPANEL plug directly to your motherboard front panel I/O pins, following the keyed connector.
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INSTALLING A NON-STANDARD MOTHERBOARD

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.
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FRONT PANEL EXPLANATION


FRONT PANEL I/O EXPLANATION

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A. Reset button
D. HD audio jack
B. 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A E. Power button / LED
C. 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C  

INSTALLING PCI DEVICES


  • The 2500 Series fits most modern graphics cards horizontally out of the box.
  • After installing the motherboard, remove screws in the PCI covers for card accommodation.
TIP: The vertical mounting accessory kit (sold separately) allows you to install your GPU vertically, away from the glass for better thermal performance. It includes the required bracket and a shortened (175mm) PCIe 4.0 Riser card.
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  • 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 ease in PC building.
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INSTALLING A RADIATOR


  • The 2500 Series features two 360mm radiator mounts on top and bottom, one 240mm radiator mount on the side, one 240mm radiator mount on the front (2500D AIRFLOW model only), and a 120mm radiator mount in the rear.
  • For AIOs, choose between top, side, or front (2500D AIRFLOW only) for radiator placement.
TIP: Ensure the radiator is higher than the pump for expected noise/thermal performance and reliability. Avoid installing an AIO in the bottom 360mm mount to prevent premature pump wear, reduced thermal performance, and increased noise.

  Front

2500X  

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2500D AIRFLOW

280mm / 240mm  

  Top

360mm / 280mm  

  Bottom

360mm / 280mm  

  Rear

120mm  

  Side

240mm 

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  • Top mounting provides optimal noise performance, but other mounts can be utilized based on your build preferences.
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2500_Fans_Forward
TIP: The side fan mount is fully removable for easier fan or radiator installation, with two bracket positions for a concealed or forward look. Only the rear position supports full use of a radiator. If you're using the forward position (towards the glass side panel) you should limit your installation to fans only on the mounting bracket

INSTALLING THE FANS


  • Hold your fan at fan mount, use the included QuikTurn screws and install your fans quickly with a Phillips-head screwdriver.
TIP: Don’t overtorque the fan mount screws. When the screw stops spinning freely, your fan screw is seated.

 

  Front

2500X

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2500D AIRFLOW

2x 120mm / 2x 140mm

  Top

3x 120mm / 3x 140mm  

  Bottom

3x 120mm / 3x 140mm  

  Rear

1x 120mm  

  Side

2x 120mm  

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INSTALLING A POWER SUPPLY


INSTALLING AN ATX POWER SUPPLY

The 2500 series supports standard ATX power supplies in the side chamber. If you would like to install an ATX power supply, please uninstall the pre-installed SFX-to-ATX bracket.

  • Insert the power supply from the side with the fan facing out towards the side panel, so it is intaking from outside the case, filtering through the side panel, and exhausting out of the rear of the power supply.
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INSTALLING A CORSAIR SHIFT SERIES POWER SUPPLY

TIP: Before installation, ensure you’ve removed the HDD/SSD cage, as the cage will unfortunately interfere with the modular board’s connections in most cases.

The 2500 Series also fully supports CORSAIR’s patented SHIFT power supplies that have the modular board rotated to the side for easier cable management.

  • Installation is identical to a standard PSU installation, with the final position allowing the power supply fan to intake from outside the case.
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INSTALLING HARD DISK AND SOLID STATE DRIVES


The 2500 Series supports 2x 3.5” HDDs in the removable hard drive cage.

  • Remove the drive caddy, secure the drive to it using the included HDD screws, and slide it back into the case.
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  • For SSDs, the 2500 Series accommodates 2x 2.5” SSDs on the front, in addition to the hard drive capacity.
TIP: Repurpose 3.5” drive caddies to carry extra 2.5” drives, allowing for a total of 4x on the hard drive cage.
NOTE: If you are using a motherboard with reverse power connections (e.g. ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, or Gigabyte Project Stealth) we recommend you depopulate the inner most HDD tray to provide additional room for the EPS12V cable.
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MAINTENANCE


CLEANING YOUR CASE FILTERS

  • The 2500 Series features nylon mesh filters on the side, bottom, and front (2500D AIRFLOW only).
TIP: Clean with air or water, ensuring filters are fully dry before reinstalling.
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* The bottom filter pulls out from the front.


CABLE MANAGEMENT TIPS

The 2500 Series includes various cable management features like zip tie points, iCUE LINK loops, hook & loop straps, doubleshot grommets, and an optional RapidRoute strap kit (sold separately).

  • Zip tie points are strategically placed for routing power cables to specific devices.
  • iCUE LINK loops in the top panel, near the rear fan, and on the removable fan mounting tray securely hold iCUE LINK cables without additional attachments.
  • Use the hook & loop strap on the rear for efficient cable management, consolidating external cables into a single braid at the chassis base.
  • Doubleshot grommets feature a dual-hardness rubber design for a secure mount in the grommet hole and easy cable passage.
  • The optional RapidRoute kit includes 4 extra hook & loop straps and 2 metal cable guides for faster, easier, and less permanent cable management.

ACCESSORIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)


SWAPPING THE DECO PANELS

The 2500 Series allows easy case customization by swapping steel plating for different materials or designs.

  • Unscrew the front panels from inside and the top panels from the rear.
  • Uninstall the existing I/O from the panel by removing two outer I/O screws, and migrate it to the new top panel.
  • Reinstall screws in front panels, slide top panels on and screw in from the rear.

For more information and photos on how to remove the deco plates, check out this article on CORSAIR Explorer.

TIP: Remove front screws when the case is hardware-free for easier access.

INSTALLING THE VERTICAL GPU MOUNT

  • Unscrew and remove the existing PCI bracket from the chassis.
  • Replace existing bracket with the vertical mount PCI bracket.
  • Confirm standoffs are in the desired position on the vertical bracket.
  • Attach PCIe Riser card to standoffs using provided screws.
  • Connect the PCIe Riser card to the motherboard until it clicks.
  • Install and secure the GPU as usual.

INSTALLING THE RAPIDROUTE ADD-ON KIT

  • Place RapidRoute steel brackets in place along the backside of the motherboard tray.
  • Screw into place with included screws.
TIP: The RapidRoute Add-On Kit does not work with ASUS BTF or MSI Project Zero motherboards.

WARRANTY


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All CORSAIR computer cases have a 2-year warranty.


LEGAL


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