GAMDIAS TALOS E3 / TALOS E3 WH Quick Installation Guide
This guide provides instructions for installing the GAMDIAS TALOS E3 and TALOS E3 WH mid-tower PC cases.
Specifications
| Series | TG Series |
|---|---|
| Product Name | TALOS E3 / TALOS E3 WH |
| Case Type | MID Tower |
| Dimension (L x W x H) | 363 x 210 x 447 mm (14.3 x 8.3 x 17.6 inch) |
| Chassis Dimension (L x W x H) | 330 x 210 x 430 mm (13 x 8.3 x 16.9 inch) |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Expansion Slots | 7 |
| Material | SPCC, ABS, Tempered glass |
| Window | Front, Left |
| Radiator Support | Top: 240mm Front: 360 mm, 280 mm Rear: 120mm |
| Fan Support | Top: 2 x 120mm Front: 3 x 120mm, 2 x 140mm Rear: 1 x 120mm Bottom: 2 x 120mm |
| Pre-installed Fans | Front: 2 x 120mm ARGB Fans Rear: 1 x 120mm ARGB Fan |
| Pre-installed Control BOX | NO |
| Motherboard Sync | 5V 3-Pin Addressable Header |
| Drive Bays | 2 x 3.5" or 1 x 2.5" + 1 x 3.5" (HDD Cage) 2 x 2.5" |
| Clearance | CPU cooler height limitation: 160mm VGA length limitation: 300mm PSU length limitation: 150mm |
| I/O Port | USB 3.0 x1, USB 2.0 x2, HD Audio x1, Fan LED Control x1 |
Exploded View & Parts
Diagram shows an exploded view of the PC case components. Key parts are labeled with numbers: 0 (Chassis Body), 1 (Tempered Glass Side Pane & Screw), 2 (Right Side Panel), 3 (Top Dust Filters), 4 (Tempered Glass Front Panel), 5 (I/O Port), 6 (120MM ARGB FAN), 7 (HDD Cage), 8 (Rubber Foot), 9 (120MM ARGB Fan).
Parts List
| Part Number | Part Name |
|---|---|
| 0 | Chassis Body |
| 1 | Tempered Glass Side Pane & Screw |
| 2 | Right Side Panel |
| 3 | Top Dust Filters |
| 4 | Tempered Glass Front Panel |
| 5 | I/O Port |
| 6 | 120MM ARGB FAN |
| 7 | HDD Cage |
| 8 | Rubber Foot |
| 9 | 120MM ARGB Fan |
Accessory List
| Figure | Parts Name | QTY | Used For |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Screw] | Stand-off 4.75 x 9.5 x 6.5mm | 3 | Motherboard |
| [Screw] | Screw #6 x 6 mm | 6 | PSU |
| [Screw] | Screw #6 x 5 mm | 9 | HDD |
| [Screw] | Screw M3 x 5 mm | 18 | 2.5" HDD/Motherboard/ODD |
| [Cable Tie] | Cable Tie | 5 | Cable Management |
Side Panel Removal
Diagram shows two steps for removing the side panel. Step 1 shows unscrewing the side panel. Step 2 shows the side panel detached from the chassis.
English: Remove the side panel.
Motherboard Installation
Diagram shows the PC chassis interior with a motherboard being placed inside.
English: Lay down the chassis. Install the motherboard in proper location and secure it with screws.
PSU Installation
Diagram shows the Power Supply Unit (PSU) being inserted into the rear bottom section of the PC case.
English: Place the PSU in proper location.
3.5" & 2.5" HDD Installation
Diagrams show two methods for installing drives: A for 3.5" HDD and B for 2.5" SSD. Both involve aligning the drive with mounting holes and screwing it in.
English:
A. 3.5" HDD: Align the HDD into the mounting holes and screw in.
B. 2.5" SSD: Align the SSD into the mounting holes and screw in.
Air Cooling Compatibility
Diagram illustrates various fan mounting locations on the PC case (Top, Front, Rear, Bottom) with arrows indicating fan placement.
Fan Compatibility by Location:
| Location | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Top | 2 x 120mm |
| Front | 3 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm |
| Rear | 1 x 120mm |
| Bottom | 2 x 120mm |
Radiator Compatibility
Diagram shows the PC case with radiators being installed in different locations (Top, Front, Rear).
Radiator Compatibility by Location:
| Location | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Top | 240 mm |
| Front | 360 mm or 280 mm |
| Rear | 120 mm |
I/O Ports
Diagram shows the front panel I/O ports of the PC case, labeled with numbers 1 through 7.
- 1: Power Button
- 2: Fan LED Control
- 3: USB 2.0
- 4: Headphone
- 5: Mic
- 6: USB 2.0
- 7: USB 3.0
Note: Sync With Motherboard: Press and Hold the Fan LED Control Button for 3 Seconds.
I/O Connectors
Diagram shows various front panel connectors for USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HD AUDIO, POWER SW, HDD LED, POWER LED+, and POWER LED-. It also shows a "RGB sync via MB" connector.
Refer to your motherboard's manual for front panel header locations and pin-outs.
