Mobo - Four Standoffs

[Ballista]

Hi, I just finished building my computer, and I've been wondering something. Is it fine if I only screwed the four square standoffs? Is that enough? Thanks.

My mobo: GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 LGA 1155 Z68 ATX Intel Motherboard

 

[Ballista]

Bump.

 

[Leaps-from-Shadows]

I usually recommend using all nine standoffs not only to keep the board grounded, but to make sure the board doesn't bend too far. The more solidly the board is mounted, the better.

 

[Ballista]

But I think whenever I standoff more, the desktop can't turn on. So do you think it's ok to only use four? It is a very little risk, right

 

[Engima]

How does using more standoffs prevent your computer from not starting?

 

[mikrev007]

Only use them where there are mounting holes in the board

A simple task like swapping ram modules will become very dangerous while the board is mounted, if there is no proper support.

 

[Ballista]

Best answer selected by Ballista.