I'm an Idiot.

zaysk · Apr 30, 2014

Hey guys, I've been here a few times before to ask about my parts list and I made a pretty big goof up... I didn't bother checking actual dimensions before ordering my motherboard, all I looked at was it's size (ATX) and if my case could support that size (Yes it can). But I opened my case up today and my motherboard isn't going to fit inside... I feel like such a retard. All I have left to buy is the RAM and I'll have all the pieces I need to finally start my build.

So with that bit of embarassment out of the way, what's my best course of action? Should I simply try to sell off my Gigabyte ATX motherboard and buy a mini(or micro whichever is one step below ATX) motherboard, or should I purchase a new case that can fit my motherboard? I do like this motherboard, it's nice, well built and has all the features I need. I'm willing to go either way, depending on which is the most optimal route to go down. I don't want to downsize my motherboard if it means skimping on future proofing myself, but I also would like to keep and use my gorgeous Cooler Master HAF X.

Help! (Yes, I am an idiot!

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Here's my parts list.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3BzhQ

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3BzhQ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3BzhQ/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3BzhQ/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.79 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.50 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87-D3HP ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Memory Express)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($169.67 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.75 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($379.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower Case ($181.00 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($134.99 @ Memory Express)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($96.50 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($105.84 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1685.01
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-30 18:52 EDT-0400)

Danbuscus25 · Apr 30, 2014

i would return the case, it is really expensive, and it wont even fit your mobo. if your mobo is a standard atx, then that case should not be labeled to support an atx mobo.

zaysk · Apr 30, 2014

I bought it back in January... I got it from Amazon, I'm not even sure I can still return it but I'll take a look at my Amazon receipts to see if it's possible.

Any recommendations for a case that WILL fit my chosen components?

Thanks!

Edit: If possible, a recommendation on a course of action to take before 2 am pacific tonight would be optimal, as I get paid around that time and will order the part that I need right away. I'm so close, all my parts are just sitting in my room staring at me begging me to put it all together!

oczdude8 · Apr 30, 2014

So you bought the HAF X? Im pretty sure that will fit ATX motherboards... Its not a small case

PepitoTV · Apr 30, 2014

I don't see how that case wouldn't fit those components, see this video to see if you were doing something wrong:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWEuFBbYyvQ

COLGeek · Apr 30, 2014

Hang on, the listed Gigabyte GA-Z87-D3HP motherboard should fit in that case. In fact, the case will accommodate the even larger EATX size motherboards.

How did you come to this conclusion (not fitting)?

Case specs: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119225

zaysk · Apr 30, 2014

Nope, I took off the side panel and put my mobo in there, then tried to put the side panel back on, and the mobo sticks out about an 1/2-1 inch out of the side of the case.

Yes, I am very stupid for not looking at the actual dimensions before purchasing.

Danbuscus25 · Apr 30, 2014

are you 100% sure it wont fit?? its a full tower case and an atx mobo, it should fit with room to spare... are you sure you didnt just rotate the mobo 90 degrees or 180 degrees?

oczdude8 · Apr 30, 2014

Are you putting the motherboard with the longest side horizontal or vertical?

Danbuscus25 · Apr 30, 2014

wait, you mean the cooler wont fit?

notherdude · Apr 30, 2014

I'm unfamiliar with the case but how can a full tower ATX case not fit a full motherboard? Are you certain there isn't another way to insert the board? In what way exactly does it not fit?

Danbuscus25 · Apr 30, 2014

there is no way a mobo is too tall to not fit, i think you just have a cpu cooler that is too tall.

zaysk · Apr 30, 2014

PepitoTV :

LOL, ok guys, it's 100% confirmed that I am a complete idiot. I thought the mobo went on flat, not on the side of the case.

Hehe, I r smrt.

Sorry for the idiocy guys, and thanks for all the replies!

notherdude · Apr 30, 2014

Glad we stopped you. The idiocy was just about to get compounded big time

In all seriousness I'm glad your project may now proceed. Even us old hands sometimes get a little nervous when we build that new PC every four years or so, so don't feel bad. Post some pics of the final build.

Danbuscus25 · Apr 30, 2014

lol yeah, it goes on the side XD be carefull though, it sounds like you dont have much experience with building a pc

PepitoTV · Apr 30, 2014

zaysk :

Good to know that it worked out. Now please do your homework and see videos like the one I just linked in order to do a proper building so you can have a good experience with your brand new computer.

zaysk · Apr 30, 2014

Thanks, notherdude!

Yeah, this is going to be my first ever build, but it's something I've wanted to do my entire life and I've been researching how to do this for years now. Simple rookie mistake. That youtube video showed me how stupid I am, haha.

I will be very careful and watch that entire youtube video, and read multiple articles on how to put together a PC before I touch my 1700$ worth of components. It's taken my 3 months to buy all this, I'm gonna lose my sh*t if I screw something up

Well, since the original question has been answered and I have successfully made an idiot of myself, anyone care to give this rookie some first time pointers for putting together a PC? Just stuff like the little tricks you've learned over the years to streamline the build, cable management tips, etc stuff like that.

Thanks again guys!

Danbuscus25 · Apr 30, 2014

yup, 1-2 youtube videos is all you need to know how to build a pc, its pretty much grown-up LEGO's

notherdude · Apr 30, 2014

Don't forget the AUX CPU power connector(s)! Or the GPU power connector(s). Or the CPU fan. In other words check and double check all wires and connections and fans etc. If you really want to get serious then read the motherboard manual. The relevant sections are really not that long.

zaysk · Apr 30, 2014

I will definitely read through the manual in the next few days since it's my days off, and will read it again before I touch my components and get started.

Edit: Also, should I buy myself a pair of static proof gloves, or will keeping one hand on my case suffice if I'm careful?

notherdude · Apr 30, 2014

You don't need gloves. Just touch the case before every insertion and also try to avoid fingering the board surfaces if possible.

Danbuscus25 · Apr 30, 2014

and dont build it on carpet

zaysk · May 8, 2014

One last question, do I need thermal paste for my CM Hyper 212 Evo? If so, I bought some from Arctic cooling.

Just thought I'd ask first before building, my RAM is going to be here on Tuesday.

Thanks.

notherdude · May 8, 2014

Always need paste!

Danbuscus25 · May 8, 2014

yes, paste is a must. arctic cooling is just fine, and dont put on too much, use about the size of a grain of rice.

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