New PC Builder, Forgot Standoffs

Skibby1225

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Hey, guys.

I just built my first PC a few weeks ago. Everything is working great and, after a few problems with the initial setup (plugged the wrong wire into the 12V port on the motherboard, apparently a common mistake among new builders), the machine has been a dream. However, it just occurred to me last night that did not install the standoffs on the motherboard when I set it up. I know that this is important and needs to be done, but I am also wondering if the case comes with the standoffs preinstalled. I would assume that this is the case since I received less standoffs than screws I had on the motherboard. The case is a Rosewill Redbone ATX Mid Tower USB 2.0 and the motherboard is an Asus F2A85-M PRO. It seemed like there was a good amount of clearance between the case and the motherboard, but I just wanted to make sure that the standoffs I was given were only extras.

This is the case here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147159

And this is the motherboard:
https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/F2A85M_PRO/
 

Skibby1225

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Skibby1225

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Yes, it seems as though there's a bit of space between the motherboard and the case. In particular it looks like there's more space in the middle than on the sides. I don't have any problems taking devices in and out of the I/O ports. The panel on the right side of the case is also sitting flush with the rest of it, there's nothing hanging off or moving, so it's installed correctly.
 

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