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5-year warranty covers case, cooling, and power supply only. Motherboards shipped pre-installed in the Bulldog kit are warranted for one year.

HIGH PERFORMANCE PC KIT

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Table of Contents Thank you for purchasing the Corsair Bulldog!

Introduction.................................................................................................................................................2 The Corsair Bulldog operates as the foundation for your high
performance entertainment PC. Its designed to be easy to build in
Bulldog Case Specifications..................................................................................................................2
while running quiet, fast, and cool. Whether its for the living room
Bulldog Kit Contents................................................................................................................................3 or the dorm room, Bulldog allows you to harness some of the most
powerful graphics cards and processors on the planet, giving you
Accessory Box Contents.........................................................................................................................4
the gaming experience of a full size desktop PC without the bulk.
Cooler Box Contents................................................................................................................................5

Bulldog Motherboard Kit Contents....................................................................................................6

SF600 Specifications................................................................................................................................7

Bulldog Features.......................................................................................................................................9

How to Build Bulldog Contents

Removing the Back Bracket....................................................................................................... 11

Removing the Top Panel.............................................................................................................. 11

Installing the Intel Backplate...................................................................................................... 12

Installing the Standoff Screws................................................................................................... 12

Installing the Motherboard and H5 SF Mounting System............................................... 13

Installing the CPU, Memory, and Front Panel Headers.................................................... 15
Connecting the Motherboard Power Cables....................................................................... 15
Mounting the H5 SF Block (Intel)............................................................................................. 16
Mounting the H5 SF Block (AMD)............................................................................................ 17
Bulldog Case Specifications
Dimensions
Length................................................................................................................................................ 381mm
Width.................................................................................................................................................. 457mm
Height................................................................................................................................................. 133mm

Connecting the Case Fans.......................................................................................................... 19 Maximum GPU length.................................................................................................................. 300mm

Mounting the H5 SF Cooler Unit............................................................................................... 19

Removing the Drive Tray............................................................................................................. 20 Case Fan Specifications

Installing a Graphics Card........................................................................................................... 21
Mounting the Graphics Card Radiator.................................................................................... 22
Installing a 2.5" SSD or Hard Drive......................................................................................... 23
Installing a 3.5" Hard Drive......................................................................................................... 23
Length.................................................................................................................................................. 25mm
Width.................................................................................................................................................... 92mm
Height................................................................................................................................................... 92mm
RPM....................................................................................................................................2400 RPM 10%
Static Pressure.....................................................................................................................0.1 inch-H2O
Air Flow......................................................................................................................................... 39.5 CFM
Sound Level..................................................................................................................................28 dB(A)

Connecting SSDs and Hard Drives.......................................................................................... 25

Connecting Additional Fans or Pumps.................................................................................. 27
Bulldog Placement................................................................................................................................. 27
Front Fan Mounts (Included)..................................................................................................... 92mm
Side Fan Mounts (Included)....................................................................................................... 92mm
Bottom Fan Mounts (Not Included)...................................................................................... 120mm
Bottom Liquid Cooling Mounts............................................................................................... 120mm

Additional Resources and Warranty............................................................................................... 28

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Bulldog Kit Contents Accessory Box Contents

a b c a b c
x1 x1 x1 x1 x2 x1
Hydro Series H5 SF SF600 Power Supply GPU support bracket Power cable 2.5" drive tray Graphics card
Liquid CPU Cooler (installed) (installed) riser ribbon

PCIe 8 pin (6+2) cable

SFX cable 24 pin (20+4) EPS/SFX12V 8 pin (4+4) cable

SATA cable Peripheral cable (4-pin)

d d e
x1 x1 x14
Case fan Y-cable SF600 modular cable kit Motherboard screws
(installed)

f g h
x2 x1 x2
Foam graphics Fan hub power cable Fan extension cable
card support

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Cooler Box Contents Bulldog Motherboard Kit Contents (Corsair.com Bulldog only)

a b c a b c
x2 x4 x1 x1 x2 x1
AMD screws Thumbscrews H5 SF L-bracket Z170 LGA 1150 Mini-ITX SATA data cable 8GB driver thumb drive
Motherboard (installed)

d x3
e f d x1
x1 x6
H5 SF mounting posts H5 SF backplate H5 SF mounting screws Wi-Fi antenna

g h i
x1 x4 x1
Hydro Series H5 SF LGA 115x standoff Hydro Series H5 SF
AMD bracket screws Intel bracket

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SF600 SFX Power Supply Specifications Corsair SF600 DC Cable Listing

Max Load Max Output

Qty Description Total Length
Model RPS0026 +3.3V 20A
120W
Part No. CP-9020105 / 75-011264 +5V 20A Connectors Per Cable

SFX Cable 24 pin (20+4)

AC input Rating 100-240V +12V 50A 600W
160mm 1
160mm
Input Current 10A-5A -12V 0.3A 3.6W 1
( 10mm)
Total Connectors
Frequency 4763Hz +5Vsb 2.5A 12.5W

Total Power: 600W @ 40C 1

93
91
Connectors Per Cable
89
EPS/SFX12V 8 pin (4+4) cable
87
1
85 400mm
1 400mm
650mm

83 ( 10mm)
Corsair SF600 power supply efficiency Total Connectors
81
% EFFICIENCY input 115Vac input 230Vac
79
93 1
77
91
75
89 Connectors Per Cable
87 10 20 50 100 PCIe 8 pin (6+2) cable
85 1
400mm
600mm 400mm
83 2
( 10mm)
Total Connectors
81
79
2
77
75
Connectors Per Cable
10 20 50 100
SYSTEM LOAD SATA cable (4 SATA)
4
610mm
1 105mm
550mm 150mm
100mm 150mm
100mm 205mm
100mm

( 10mm)
Total Connectors

Corsair SF600 power supply fan noise curve

Connectors Per Cable
Fan Noise (db)
35 Peripheral cable (4-pin)
4
30 445mm
1 100mm
450mm 115mm
100mm 115mm
100mm 115mm
100mm

( 10mm)
Total Connectors
25

20 4

15
35
10
30
5
25
0
20 0 120 240 360 480 600
Power Output - Watts
15

10
7 8
5
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Bulldog Features

A Power button
B I/O panel (x2 USB 3.0, headphone/mic, and reset)
C Drive tray
D SSD tray
E HDD tray
F 3-pin 92mm fan
G SF600 power supply
D
H Hydro Series H5 SF liquid CPU cooler
I 120mm radiator mount
J GPU support bracket
E

C
G

F F
J

H I

B A

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Before You Start: This manual will walk you through building a system in Bulldog, but you can
If your Bulldog has the motherboard already installed, you can skip to page 15.
also visit corsair.com/bulldog for a step-by-step video, or contact customer service for additional help.

Removing the Back Bracket Installing the Intel Backplate (Intel motherboard only)

Remove the four retaining screws near the corners of the bracket. Install the Intel backplate to the back of the motherboard, with the indentation
wrapping around the two screws on the rear of the CPU socket.

Removing the Top Panel Installing the Standoff Screws (Intel motherboard only)

Unscrew the two screws holding the top panel in place, then slide it off. Install the provided LGA 115x standoff screws. Tighten the screws all the way,
Note that there is a cable connected to the panel that powers the LEDs; but note that the backplate may still be loose. This is normal.
youll need to disconnect that as well.

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Installing the Motherboard and H5 SF Mounting System

1. First, install your motherboards I/O shield in the back of the case. 3. U
 se three of the included H5 SF mounting screws to secure the bracket
and motherboard to the case, then use a single motherboard screw to
secure the remaining corner of the motherboard to the case.

2. Next, align your motherboard with the pre-installed standoffs inside the 4. Install the three H5 SF mounting posts.
case, then align the included H5 SF L-bracket with the Mini-ITX motherboard
mounting holes as shown.

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Installing the CPU, Memory, and Front Panel Headers Mounting the H5 SF Block (Intel)

Please refer to your motherboards manual for instructions on how to install 1. 

Remove the protective cap from the block. Insert the top of the H5 SF
a CPU and memory, as well as where to connect the front panel headers water block into the Intel mounting bracket. Note that the tubes on the
(pictured here) if theyre not already connected. block swivel, and can be rotated back and forth to ease installation.

USB 3.0 POWER SW HDD LED POWER LED -

HD AUDIO RESET SW POWER LED +

2. 
Align the bracket and pump over the standoff screws as shown and use
the thumbscrews to secure all four corners.
Note: On motherboards with components (capacitors, etc.) next to the CPU socket,
position the block away from them on the standoffs to ensure good contact with
the CPU.

Connecting the Motherboard Power Cables

Connect the SFX 24-pin cable to the power supply and 24-pin connector on
the motherboard.

3. C
 onnect the 3-pin cable from the block to the Bulldog fan splitter.
Use a fan extension cable if necessary.

Connect the EPS/SFX12V 8-pin cable to the power supply and 12V connector
on the motherboard. If your motherboards 12V connector is 4-pin instead of
8-pin, the cable is designed to split into two 4-pins.

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Mounting the H5 SF Block (AMD)

1. Remove the protective cap from the block. Insert the top of the H5 SFs 3. 
Align the bracket with the stock AMD mounting clips as shown.
water block into the AMD mounting bracket. Tighten the thumbscrews until they are secure.

2. 
Insert the AMD screw clips and secure with the thumbscrews as shown; do 4. Connect the 3-pin cable from the block to the Bulldog fan splitter.
not tighten them all the way. Use a fan extension cable if necessary.

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Connecting Case Fans

Connect the Y-cable for the case fans to a fan header on the motherboard.
2. 
Ensure the tubes coming out of the block are pivoted facing back and form
a U shape in their connection to the cooler unit. Align the cooler with
the L-bracket mounting posts and secure the cooler on the three posts as
shown with the H5 SF mounting screws.
Note: For ease of assembly, users may wish to connect the SATA data cable(s) for their
storage to the motherboard prior to installing the cooler. (See page 25.)

Mounting the H5 SF Cooler Unit Removing the Drive Tray

1. 
Connect the units 4-pin fan header to the CPU_FAN header on the Undo the twist tie binding the cables to the drive tray, then remove the four
motherboard. screws holding the tray in place. Then, lift out the tray.

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Installing a Graphics Card

1. Connect the included graphics card riser ribbon to the graphics card, then 3. 
Connect any power cables needed (marked PCIe in cable kit) to the
to the motherboard. graphics card, then connect those cables to the power supply. Align the
graphics cards bracket with the expansion slots in the rear of the case,
screw it into the slots, then replace the retaining clip and thumbscrew.

Optionally, you may also affix the riser ribbon to the installed PCIe bracket with two screws. Optionally, you can also affix the two foam padding blocks included with Bulldog beneath the graphics
card to support it. Be sure not to obstruct any fans on the cards cooler.

Mounting the Graphics Card Radiator (Optional)

2. 
Unscrew the retaining clip on the rear of the case, to the right of the
expansion slots, and remove the clip. Then remove the slot covers.
If your graphics card has a 120mm radiator, you can affix it to the bottom of
the interior of the chassis using the screws included with Bulldog. The radiator
should be mounted with the fan blowing down and out of the case. Note that
you may have to temporarily remove the graphics card and H5 SF cooler unit
and/or compress the power cables on the power supply to ensure fitment.

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Installing a 2.5" SSD or Hard Drive

Push the drive down into the top of the 2.5" drive tray until it snaps into place. 2. 
Using the included HDD screws, affix the bottom of the drive to the inside
of the caddy.

Installing a 3.5" Hard Drive

1. Remove the two screws affixing the caddy to the tray and tilt it out. 3. Tilt the caddy back into the tray, then secure it with the original screws.

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Connecting SSDs and Hard Drives

1. Attach an included SATA data cable to the port of the back of the drive. 3. 
Attach an included SATA power cable to the port on the back of the drive.

2. Attach the other end of the cable to a port on the motherboard. 4. Attach the other end of the power cable to the power supply.

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Connecting Additional Fans or Pumps
Attach any additional pumps or fans to the included fan splitter, then connect
the fan splitter to the fan hub power cable and that cable to a SATA power
lead. Use included fan extension cables if necessary. Also, be sure to reconnect
the LED cable from the top panel before closing up Bulldog.
Bulldog Placement
Make sure Bulldog is placed in an area where it can receive proper airflow, such as an open shelf.
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Additional Resources
For instructional videos on assembly, additional information about Bulldog,
information about products compatible with Bulldog, or technical support,
please visit our website at corsair.com/bulldog.
Corsair Limited Warranty
Corsair provides a warranty to the original purchaser only that any genuine Corsair hardware product purchased from an
authorized Corsair reseller will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a specific length of time from the date
of purchase. The warranty period will vary by specific product, as identified in your user documentation, or on the product
package. In the event any of these warranty periods differ, the longest specified warranty period will apply.
Except where prohibited by applicable local law, this warranty is limited to the original purchaser and is non-transferable.
This warranty provides you with specific legal rights, and you may have additional rights that vary under local laws.
In general, this warranty means your Corsair power supply is guaranteed to operate, as specified by its data sheet and/or
product documentation, and in the operating environment for which it was intended, for the life of the product or the
extent of the warranty.
Remedies
Corsairs entire liability and your exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty shall be, at Corsairs exclusive discretion:
1) to repair or replace the hardware, or 2) to refund the price paid, provided that the hardware is returned to the original
place of purchase, or another place as directed by Corsair, with the original sales receipt (or a valid copy thereof). You may
be required to pay shipping and handling charges, as well as any applicable tariffs, duties, taxes, or other fees, except where
prohibited by applicable local law. Corsair may, at its exclusive discretion, use new, or used/refurbished parts in good working
condition, to repair or replace the hardware.
Any repaired or replacement hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period, or thirty (30) days,
whichever is greater, or for any additional period of time that is specified by law in your local jurisdiction.
Obsolete or Discontinued Products
Whenever possible, an obsolete or discontinued product will be replaced with the same product. If Corsair is unable to replace
your obsolete or discontinued product with the same product, Corsair will replace that product with a new product of similar
function and equal or greater value.
Exclusions
This warranty does not cover problems or damage resulting from, but not limited to, any of the following:
1. Wear and tear associated with normal use
2. Any modification, abuse, accident, disassembly, misapplication, orunauthorized repair
3. Removal of any manufacturer label(s) or sticker(s)
4. Any improper operation, including any use not in accordance with any supplied product instructions
5. Connection to any improper voltage supply
6. U
 se of consumables, such as replacement batteries, not supplied byCorsair, except where such restriction is prohibited by
applicable local law.
7. Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect in materialsor workmanship
Also excluded from this warranty are counterfeit products; that is, products that Corsair, at its sole discretion,
determines were not manufactured by Corsair or any of its authorized manufacturing partners.
Limitation of Liability
CORSAIR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, OR DATA (WHETHER DIRECT OR
INDIRECT) OR COMMERCIAL LOSS FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON YOUR PRODUCT EVEN
IF CORSAIR HAS BEEN ADVISED PREVIOUSLY OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some local laws do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply
in your jurisdiction.
Duration of Implied Warranties
EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS HARDWARE PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF
THE APPLICABLE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD FOR YOUR PRODUCT. Some local laws do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty may last, so this limitation may not apply in your jurisdiction.
National Statutory Rights
Consumers may have legal rights under applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods. Such rights are
not affected by the warranties in this Limited Warranty.
No Other Warranties
No Corsair employee, dealer, or other agent is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty.
How to Make a Warranty Claim
Before submitting a warranty claim, we suggest you contact our technical support group or visit corsair.com and review the
support section for technical assistance. A simple fix for your problem may be found there.
Generally, valid warranty claims should be processed through your original point of purchase during the first thirty (30) days
after purchase. This period may vary depending on where you purchased your product; please verify the return policy with
the retailer where you purchased your product. Any warranty claims that cannot be processed through your original point
of purchase should be addressed directly to Corsair. Our customer service contact information can be found on the web at
corsair.com/contact or in the documentation included with your product
Please see corsair.com/warranty for instructions for obtaining an RMA number.
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