I've got a problem plugging in devices into all of my ports in the back. The ports are not aligned with the rear i/o shield, and so there are small metal pieces that should be centered that are actually intruding into the space where the devices plugs into. There are other ports that I can use and avoid these, but the day may come when I need these, and besides, it should align.
I have gone through 2 Coolermaster Scout cases. I figured that case was the problem, so I tried a higher end case (Lian Li Armoursuit). The higher end is slightly better, but I still hear a scratching noise when I plug in devices into the problem ports.
It was made aware to me that this could cause problems (break?) with my devices since it would affect grounding somehow.
What I'd like to know is, How "off" does this look to those of you who have built before? And, would you recommend I RMA the motherboard?
I have ruled out that the case is the problem after having been through 3 cases. This is my first time building, but I'm not a dunce. I am sure I used all the right standoffs holes and tightened them properly (hand tight).
Here are three pictures to show exactly the situation. I have tried contacting ASUS. They offered to send me another rear i/o shield, but I declined that for now. (I don't believe the shield is off at all, as there isn't much room for error; it looks fine.) But, I am really wondering if I'm making a bigger deal over this than someone who has more experience would. My main concern is safety of all my parts. I couldn't care less if it isn't perfectly lined up for aesthetic reasons.
pic1: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pft5lCgvgrY/Tgv1xcCz89I/AAAAAAAACCs/Agh3bApr1rc/s640/IMG_2063.JPG
pic2: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_U1BWugnu0o/Tgv10-uMrII/AAAAAAAACCw/a5PLujT94V0/s640/IMG_2062.JPG
pic3: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-VyPJTHRpB6k/Tgv12q7HTyI/AAAAAAAACC0/O8edMbMxkmA/s640/IMG_2065.JPG
I have gone through 2 Coolermaster Scout cases. I figured that case was the problem, so I tried a higher end case (Lian Li Armoursuit). The higher end is slightly better, but I still hear a scratching noise when I plug in devices into the problem ports.
It was made aware to me that this could cause problems (break?) with my devices since it would affect grounding somehow.
What I'd like to know is, How "off" does this look to those of you who have built before? And, would you recommend I RMA the motherboard?
I have ruled out that the case is the problem after having been through 3 cases. This is my first time building, but I'm not a dunce. I am sure I used all the right standoffs holes and tightened them properly (hand tight).
Here are three pictures to show exactly the situation. I have tried contacting ASUS. They offered to send me another rear i/o shield, but I declined that for now. (I don't believe the shield is off at all, as there isn't much room for error; it looks fine.) But, I am really wondering if I'm making a bigger deal over this than someone who has more experience would. My main concern is safety of all my parts. I couldn't care less if it isn't perfectly lined up for aesthetic reasons.
pic1: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pft5lCgvgrY/Tgv1xcCz89I/AAAAAAAACCs/Agh3bApr1rc/s640/IMG_2063.JPG
pic2: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_U1BWugnu0o/Tgv10-uMrII/AAAAAAAACCw/a5PLujT94V0/s640/IMG_2062.JPG
pic3: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-VyPJTHRpB6k/Tgv12q7HTyI/AAAAAAAACC0/O8edMbMxkmA/s640/IMG_2065.JPG