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Motherboard didnt come with standoff screws, Case only had 4

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September 4, 2013 1:02:01 PM

Is 4 enough to mount the motherboard to the case?

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z87g45gami...

Case is a Corsair 400r

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September 4, 2013 1:10:12 PM

No, you need to use as many as you can. If you can imagine pressing in the graphics card, memory chips and cables into a motherboard with only minimal support, you'll likely bend the board (particularly at the edges) and crack the circuitry.
Yes, I know you can install these without the board in the case, but sooner or later you'll replace them.
Really - get some more standoffs and don't be tempted to try installing with only 4.
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September 4, 2013 1:13:48 PM

DWillyEfect said:
Is 4 enough to mount the motherboard to the case?

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z87g45gami...

Case is a Corsair 400r


It's usually around 10 or so screws/standoffs, for a full ATX board. I agree with barhumbug, don't install it without all the standoffs and screws. They're universal, so maybe you even have a friend with some sitting around....
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September 4, 2013 1:34:40 PM

DWillyEfect said:

It's the first time I've ever built a PC, I don't know.

Here is a picture of the inside that someone on the Corsair forum took:


Yeup, all of the hexagon shaped screws coming out of the back motherboard tray are standoffs. It looks like they're all installed and ready for a full ATX board, like you have.
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