COUGAR UNIFACE Mid Tower PC Case
Features
Keep components safe with reliability you can depend on. Choice of 420mm front panel or 360mm top panel water cooling support. Accommodates maximum GPU length of 400mm. Supports 2x 120mm fans (motherboard side) to enhance ventilation and airflow.
Assembly Drawing
The assembly drawing illustrates the layout of the COUGAR UNIFACE PC case and identifies key components labeled A through Q.
Component Identification:
- A: Power button / Reset button
- B: Type C Gen 2 / USB 3.0 / 4 Pole Headset Audio Jack
- C: Airflow front panel
- D: Front dust filter
- E: Front panel
- F: Tempered glass side panel
- G: Metal side panel
- H: Fan support for front panel: 3 x 120mm / 3 x 140mm
- I: Fan support for top panel: 3 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm
- J: Fan support for M/B side: 2 x 120mm
- K: Fan support for rear panel: 1 x 120mm / 1 x 140mm
- L: Top dust filter
- M: Right dust filter
- N: Bottom dust filter
- O: 3.5" HDD tray (compatible for 2.5" SSD)
- P: 2.5" SSD tray
- Q: Expansion slots (Horizontal slots can be converted into vertical slots.)
Specifications
Product Name | UNIFACE |
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Case Form Factor | Mid Tower |
Motherboard Type | Mini ITX / Micro ATX / ATX / CEB / E-ATX |
Dimension | 230 x 493 x 475 mm / 9.1 x 19.4 x 18.7 in |
I/O Panel | Type C Gen 2 x 1, USB 3.0 x 2, 4 Pole Headset Audio Jack x 1, Reset Button |
3.5" Drive Bay | 2 |
2.5" Drive Bay | 2+1 (converted from 3.5" drive bays) |
Expansion Slots | 7 (horizontal slots can be converted into vertical slots) |
Vertical GPU Support | Yes |
Cooling Fan Support | Front: 3 x 120mm / 3 x 140mm Top: 3 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm M/B side: 2 x 120mm Rear: 1 x 120mm / 1 x 140mm |
Maximum Number of Fans | 9 |
Water Cooling Radiator Support | Front: 420mm / 360mm / 280mm / 240mm / 140mm / 120mm Top: 360mm / 280mm / 240mm / 140mm / 120mm M/B side: 240mm / 120mm Rear: 140mm / 120mm |
Transparent Left Panel | Yes |
Max. Graphics Card Length | 400 mm / 15.7 in |
Max. CPU Cooler Height | 180 mm / 7.1 in |
Max. PSU Length | 210 mm / 8.3 in |
Note: Please choose to install either an E-ATX motherboard or a radiator/fan on the M/B side. Also, choose to install either a radiator on the M/B side or the front panel.
I/O Connectors and Front Panel Header
The I/O panel features:
- Type C Gen 2
- USB 3.0
- 4 Pole Headset Audio Jack
- Reset Button
The front panel header connections include:
- F_PANEL: HDD LED+, HDD LED-, Reset SW, Power LED+, Power LED-, Power SW
- USB3.0: USB 3.0 header
- HD AUDIO: HD Audio header
Accessory Kit
The accessory kit includes:
- 3.5" HDD screws (x8)
- Stand-off for motherboard (x3)
- Motherboard screws & 2.5" SSD screws (x23)
- Stand-off socket attachment (x1)
- Power supply screws & Graphic card screws (x8)
- Thumb screws (x2)
- Cable ties (x10)
Removing Panels
To remove the side panels:
- Step 1: Loosen the screws securing the side panels.
- Step 2: Slide the panels backward to detach them from the chassis.
Installing Water Cooling Radiators
The UNIFACE case supports radiators in multiple locations:
- Top Panel: Supports radiators up to 360mm, 280mm, 240mm, 140mm, or 120mm.
- Front Panel: Supports radiators up to 420mm, 360mm, 280mm, 240mm, 140mm, or 120mm.
- Rear Panel: Supports radiators up to 140mm or 120mm.
- M/B Side: Supports radiators up to 240mm or 120mm.
Important Considerations:
- Choose either an E-ATX motherboard or a radiator/fan for the M/B side.
- Choose either a radiator for the M/B side or the front panel for radiator installation.
Installing Cooling Fans
The UNIFACE case supports fans in the following configurations:
- Top Panel: 3 x 120mm or 3 x 140mm fans.
- Front Panel: 3 x 120mm or 3 x 140mm fans.
- Rear Panel: 1 x 120mm or 1 x 140mm fan.
- M/B Side: 2 x 120mm fans.
The case supports a maximum of 9 fans.
Important Considerations:
- Choose either an E-ATX motherboard or a radiator/fan for the M/B side.
- Choose either a radiator for the M/B side or the front panel for fan installation.
Installing Vertical Graphic Card
This section details the process for installing a graphics card vertically, requiring conversion of horizontal expansion slots.
Steps:
- Remove the standard expansion slot covers from the rear of the case.
- Install the necessary stand-offs for the VGA riser cable into the designated mounting points, typically on the PSU shroud. The screw pitch on the PSU shroud is 125mm; ensure compatibility with your PCI-E riser cable.
- Mount the vertical GPU bracket (sold separately) onto the stand-offs.
- Connect the PCI-E riser cable (sold separately) to the motherboard's PCI-E slot and to the graphics card.
- Secure the graphics card into the vertical bracket.
Note: The vertical graphics card and PCI-E riser cable are not included and must be purchased separately.
Installing the 3.5" HDDs
This guide explains how to install 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) into the case's drive bays.
Steps:
- Secure the 3.5" HDD screws into the provided HDD tray.
- Position the 3.5" HDD onto the tray, aligning the screw holes.
- Fasten the HDD to the tray using screws from the underside.
- Slide the assembled HDD tray into the corresponding drive bay until it locks into place.
- Connect the SATA data and power cables to the HDD.
Installing the 2.5" SSDs
This guide explains how to install 2.5-inch Solid State Drives (SSDs) into the case's drive bays.
Steps:
- Place the 2.5" SSD onto the dedicated SSD tray.
- Secure the SSD to the tray using screws from the underside.
- Slide the assembled SSD tray into the corresponding drive bay until it locks into place.
- Connect the SATA data and power cables to the SSD.
Global Warranty Policy
COUGAR gaming devices come with a warranty to ensure reliability.
Warranty Period: The COUGAR UNIFACE case has a warranty period of 1 year, covering electrical components.
Legal Rights: This warranty grants specific legal rights. Additional rights may be available under local laws, which can vary by region.
Contact Information:
- COUGAR USA Technical Service
- Tel: (833) 256-3778
- Mail: rma@compucaseusa.com
Official Website: www.cougargaming.com
Manufacturer: Compucase Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Origin: Made in China.
Serial Number Information: Serial numbers are used for product identification and warranty validation. An example format is provided: S/N: H2310000001, where '23' indicates the year 2023.