Mounting ATX motherboard inside Corsair 450D case

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bjbessel

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Hello,

I am about to attempt my first build and have selected nearly all the components. I am still in the 'watch tutorial videos and read guides' stage before I order the parts. Here is my parts list for reference and any recommendations: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qFdXXL

My primary concern at this stage is mounting the (ATX) Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 Motherboard inside the Corsair 450D case. I was hoping to make this as idiot-proof as possible by selecting a case with standoffs preinstalled correctly. A few questions:

1) Do all ATX motherboards share the same mounting points schema? How many total mounting points are there?
2) Does the Corsair 450D case have all the standoffs preinstalled properly for this particular motherboard (or any ATX mobo if they are all the same; I don't know if they are hence Q1)
3) Will there be any standoffs left over in the case that risk shorting the mobo if I don't notice them? How do I ensure before powering on that there is no contacts of any kind that can short the mobo?
4) Any general tips for mounting/ handling and avoiding damage?
5) Once the standoffs are properly installed, do I just screw the mobo into them via the mounting point holes? Is there more to it?

Thank you for your patience, this step doesn't seem as clearly explained in guides I've found.
 
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clutchc
1) yes. The motherboard standoff pattern is standardized for ATX, mATX, and ITX boards. They all use the same pattern; just more or less depending on the size of the board.
2) You probably have to screw them in, at least some of them. Some boards use the full allotment for their size, some skimp and leave one or more out. You will want to match the hole pattern of the m/b to the standoffs you install. You don't want an extra standoff sitting behind the board where there's no mounting hole.
3) See above. That is what I was referencing. Chances are, you won't use all the standoffs the case is providing.
4) Touch something grounded occasionally to be sure you don't build up an ES charge. I generally mount the PSU first and plug it...
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1) yes. The motherboard standoff pattern is standardized for ATX, mATX, and ITX boards. They all use the same pattern; just more or less depending on the size of the board.
2) You probably have to screw them in, at least some of them. Some boards use the full allotment for their size, some skimp and leave one or more out. You will want to match the hole pattern of the m/b to the standoffs you install. You don't want an extra standoff sitting behind the board where there's no mounting hole.
3) See above. That is what I was referencing. Chances are, you won't use all the standoffs the case is providing.
4) Touch something grounded occasionally to be sure you don't build up an ES charge. I generally mount the PSU first and plug it in. (Leave off, of course) That way the case is securely grounded. And you don't have to worry about dropping the heavy PSU onto the m/b ;-)
5) That's basically it. You tighten the standoffs into the threaded holes in the case, install the I/O shield, set the board on the standoffs and crew it down. Don't over-tighten!
 
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umarcrespo

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since clutchc has given you the perfect solution i might just give a 'parts recommendation'.
a 1 tb ssd is generally more than what you need because you usually store all your program files in it. minimum i would recommend a 240 or 250 gig ssd and maximum to 480 or 512 gigs. all your games can be stored inside a hdd and yeah u also save some bucks and spend them on games. and yeah there is a 6700k version and one without k. Judging on your cpu cooler i believe you wont be overclocking so get the 6700 that is without k (it can't be overclocked). But, if you are into a future of overclocking and u might do it i recommend going with the i5 6600k so u can save some more bucks and pour it on a gpu. I recommend a better than a gtx 960 something that supports vr so u r not into the ancient history part because sure the 960 will be considered old enough(even though it's not) in just some time since there are the perfect 10s being manufactured.
 
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