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Is this case supposed to come with more standoffs?

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July 26, 2014 8:16:31 AM

So I bought the Cougar Archon and it came with only three standoffs. I have a full ATX motherboard. Is that enough standoffs, or does the Cougar Archon need standoffs?

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a b V Motherboard
July 26, 2014 8:25:53 AM

According to this review, they also got only 3 standoffs.

http://www.technologyx.com/featured/cougar-archon-mid-t...

"Upon examining the hardware package, we noticed that there were only three brass motherboard tray standoffs in the bag. A closer look at the motherboard tray reveals nine “dimples” on the motherboard tray where we would expect to be screwing standoffs into it. These “dimple standoffs” have threaded holes in the top of them that accept the motherboard mounting screws."
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a b V Motherboard
July 26, 2014 8:27:39 AM

That case only comes with three standoffs - the dimples on the backplate are supposed to be the other standoffs and are threaded to accept mobo screws. Not a great design, but it is what it is.
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a b V Motherboard
July 26, 2014 8:28:51 AM

I have the cougar black steel mid atx, it only comes with 3 standoffs and the central peg is universal
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July 26, 2014 8:34:05 AM

Ok so do i even need to put the standoffs in?
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a b V Motherboard
July 26, 2014 9:03:13 AM

you do have to put in the 3 standoffs since the brass standoffs are the primary grounding materials.
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July 26, 2014 9:10:41 AM

I am confused. If I do that then wont my motherboard not be level with the rest of the case? If I should use my standoffs than where do I put them in the case.
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a b V Motherboard
July 26, 2014 9:34:52 AM

Judging by the hole sizes, you should be screwing one in below the middle dimple on the left, and two below the middle dimple in the second vertical row. If those holes are too small for the included standoffs, then there are three larger holes - one between the middle and bottom dimples on the left, and and two holes on the right just above and below the bottom and top dimples, respectively.

When installed, the top of each standoff should be level with the top of each dimple.
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July 26, 2014 1:25:13 PM

volcanoscout said:
Judging by the hole sizes, you should be screwing one in below the middle dimple on the left, and two below the middle dimple in the second vertical row. If those holes are too small for the included standoffs, then there are three larger holes - one between the middle and bottom dimples on the left, and and two holes on the right just above and below the bottom and top dimples, respectively.

When installed, the top of each standoff should be level with the top of each dimple.


Well what. That sounds super complicated. If you could could you explain it a little simpler.

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a b V Motherboard
July 26, 2014 1:43:18 PM

No sweat - which motherboard brand and model are you using?
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July 26, 2014 2:28:13 PM

I am using the asrock h97 pro4 atx mobo
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a b V Motherboard
July 26, 2014 6:16:11 PM

Going from pictures of the motherboard, I could only positively ID seven mounting points on the board. The easiest thing to do is place the mobo in the case, and line up the holes. You should be able to tell which mounting holes have one of the built-in standoff dimples underneath - mark the positions of the holes that don't have a dimple underneath it, but have a correctly place screw hole in the mobo tray (you should be able to tell by the gap between the mobo and the back plate). Remove the board and install the included standoffs as appropriate. Then reinsert the mobo and insert all of the mobo screws. If your board came with fiber washers, make sure to use them to provide insulation between the mobo and the tray.
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July 27, 2014 8:57:03 AM

volcanoscout said:
Going from pictures of the motherboard, I could only positively ID seven mounting points on the board. The easiest thing to do is place the mobo in the case, and line up the holes. You should be able to tell which mounting holes have one of the built-in standoff dimples underneath - mark the positions of the holes that don't have a dimple underneath it, but have a correctly place screw hole in the mobo tray (you should be able to tell by the gap between the mobo and the back plate). Remove the board and install the included standoffs as appropriate. Then reinsert the mobo and insert all of the mobo screws. If your board came with fiber washers, make sure to use them to provide insulation between the mobo and the tray.


where are the dimples I have the case and I dont see any difference between the screw holes

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a b V Motherboard
July 27, 2014 10:36:29 AM

There are probably nine of those preinstalled standoffs (raised screw holes),the extra three are imo for when using an m-atx motherboard.With the motherboard that you have is there no use for the extra three standoffs.
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