Before you even think about putting together any of the parts, you’ll want to read through the manual. In fact, you’ll want to read it more than just once, twice, or even three times. Read it backwards. While you may think of this as insulting your intelligence, or your manliness which somehow grants you the power to understand anything just by looking at it, keep in mind that you have a $119US kit on the line, not to mention that you’re putting it in your computer/box/rig/lover or whatever you to call it. All joking aside, it’s best to be safe than sorry, as I’m sure many of you already know.
The 43 page manual does a fairly good job of explaining and guiding you through the installation, even with its Thermaltake-typical bad English. There are photos demonstrating every single step which should do 90% of the instructing anyways. One thing I would have thought useful is if Thermaltake had given a list of materials and tools to facilitate the process, as some model kits do. In the absence of those, I’ll tell you what I think are really important items:
Firstly, a roll of paper towels, because accidents can and will happen. Next, a strong pair of scissors or pliers, for cutting the tubing springs. I had to use an ordinary pair of scissors, which did pretty much nothing. In the end, I think the springs gave way to metal fatigue rather than actually being cut. A measuring cup and funnel would also be very useful, although I myself had to make do without the funnel. Having a partner to help you out would also be a good idea, and again, I myself had to do without. : (
Don’t lose anything! With the exception of a few leftover brackets and tubing as well as the “Back up Receiver” which can be installed at your option, every single part of this system is crucial. If you lose/break any of it, then you’re pretty much screwed.
