I just completed my first build and noticed that my motherboard Asrock H97M Pro4 doesn't fit all of the standoffs on my Corsair 350D case. The problem is that the board seems to be too narrow for the case (can see through the cut out in the back plate of the case when the motherboard is installed). The two corner standoffs don't fit the motherboard, so there is no support on either of the right side corners. Is this board an odd shape? I'm worried about warping due to these corners not being supported..any suggestions or thoughts?
Motherboard doesn't work well with case?
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- Apr 22, 2009
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I'm assuming you have the 6 mounting holes over their respective standoffs and no extra ones under the board that could short out the traces.
That is a common situation, especially with sub standard size MBs like that one. What I usually do is add some of these plastic standoffs in the outside holes. They aren't really mounting holes, because they don't fit the standard mATX/ATX layout, but they can be used for extra support.
http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Plastic-Motherboard-Standoffs-Computer/dp/B00032Q33S/ref=sr_1_3?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1413385703&sr=1-3&keywords=plastic+standoffs
Sometimes it is necessary to snip off a bit of their height depending on where they lie against the MB tray's surface. With them installed, you won't have to worry about flexing the MB too much when plugging in memory or power connectors. (But when removing them, you have to remember to support the board a bit so it won't bend.)
That is a common situation, especially with sub standard size MBs like that one. What I usually do is add some of these plastic standoffs in the outside holes. They aren't really mounting holes, because they don't fit the standard mATX/ATX layout, but they can be used for extra support.
http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Plastic-Motherboard-Standoffs-Computer/dp/B00032Q33S/ref=sr_1_3?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1413385703&sr=1-3&keywords=plastic+standoffs
Sometimes it is necessary to snip off a bit of their height depending on where they lie against the MB tray's surface. With them installed, you won't have to worry about flexing the MB too much when plugging in memory or power connectors. (But when removing them, you have to remember to support the board a bit so it won't bend.)
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