NZXT S340 preinstalled motherboard standoffs scare me.

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Aaron_84

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I've just recieved all the parts i need to build my new computer. When it came to installing my motherboard i noticed that the already installed standoffs were the same color as the case and dont appear to be screwed in (so basically may be made of the same metal as the case itself.. which is a horrific thought.)

Is it safe to screw my motherboard into it? (my motherboard is a Gigabyte G1.SNIPER B7 if that helps)

also its the black razer variant of the case.
 
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I thought I replied to you last night but it isn't here (opps!), the paperclip test is a pretty safe test. You've normally only got the PSU at risk anyway and if you're doing the test you should have a fair idea that the PSU might be faulty anyway. I wouldn't leave it running like that and go down the shops or something but to rule out a fault with the PSU all you're basically doing is tricking the PSU into starting up.

If you haven't already I would 'breadboard' the system, this means running the system outside the case with the bare minimum of components for it to successfully POST. i.e. normally this would be only the CPU + cooler, RAM, PSU with your monitor connected to onboard graphics (assuming you have this).

If your system...
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The case comes with integrated standoffs and there aren't endless reports of the S340 destroying peoples equipment so you're pretty safe to just use it. It seems like some people get the case without the standoff preinstalled but they look identical. I am not sure why you're so scared of these standoffs (as long as the line up for your motherboard), standard standoffs are metal and the majority of any PC case is metal so the fact these are shouldn't make a difference.

Apparently you get a tool to remove the standoff, if its a standard fitting can you take these off and just use your standoff of choice if you're really worried?
 
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Aaron_84

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sorry it's my first build and i wanted to be completely sure. i had read that standoffs needed to be made of a non conductive material which is why i was scared that they were the same metal as the case itself. i think i'm missing a stand off which is why i'm coming into problems.

would having one standoff not installed but not screwed in to the case cause a short?
 
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No need to be sorry, a missing standoff can make a difference as there is more flex potentially when you're putting in your components but it shouldn't make much difference. The worse problem is if you have standoffs that are in the wrong position and are touching the back of your board. If that is the case you need to move them.
 
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Aaron_84

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thank you for your help. it definitely does appear that one of the middle standoffs on my case has not been preinstalled. just checked the case manual and supposedly it should of come with a single spare standoff and it hasn't or i somehow misplaced it, i wouldn't be surprised if it was the latter. luckily when i was in a bit of a panic about the preinstalled ones i ordered some more from Maplins.

i have a question about my power supply which i've probably already answered with the missing motherboard standoff.

When i first attempted the build i was getting no power at all, i'm almost certain i have everything installed correctly asides from the one standoff. but when i start the computer up i get no power, beeps or anything. my first thought is that it's possibly that my power supply is faulty as the fans don't seem to run at all. (i'm using the Seasonic M12 II Bronze Evo Edition)

what would be the safest way to test that my power supply is working? I've read about the paperclip test but i'm not sure its safe and i dont have any paperclips.
 
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I thought I replied to you last night but it isn't here (opps!), the paperclip test is a pretty safe test. You've normally only got the PSU at risk anyway and if you're doing the test you should have a fair idea that the PSU might be faulty anyway. I wouldn't leave it running like that and go down the shops or something but to rule out a fault with the PSU all you're basically doing is tricking the PSU into starting up.

If you haven't already I would 'breadboard' the system, this means running the system outside the case with the bare minimum of components for it to successfully POST. i.e. normally this would be only the CPU + cooler, RAM, PSU with your monitor connected to onboard graphics (assuming you have this).

If your system turns on like that then it isn't a problem with your core components and you should start working backwards from that point to identify the problem. If it fails to turn on like that then I would suggest testing the PSU and if that is working you're most likely looking at a bad motherboard, I have found it to be quite rare to get a totally dead one but it has happened to me.

EDIT

Put the motherboard on its box when running it outside the case.
 
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