I Can't Find My Triangle :) lol

[BuBzXXL]

Hey guys today I got my new computer parts at home and when I was going to install my i5-3570k in my Asus Sabertooth z77 I couldn't find the triangle on the motherboard. PLEASE help. I feel like a major newb

THANKS!!! lol

ALSO I'll keep this thread updated on things I'll need help with throughout the night!
Thanks again,
BuBz

 

[pdxalex]

I don't recall if the Asus boards have triangles marked but the CPU and socket also have two little notches.

Here's a bigger pic

 

[BuBzXXL]

I only see one notch on the cpu bottom left

 

[pdxalex]

Don't think there's a notch in the corner... see the two encircled above.

 

[BuBzXXL]

I see it now Lol I wasn't even thinking!! Thanks for the help! Like I said I'll keep this updated with all the things I might need help with throughout the night

 

[pdxalex]

No worries, we're all noobs at some point. You'll be fine

 

[BuBzXXL]

Phew! I put the cpu in. It was pretty scary!!

 

[BuBzXXL]

Oh and when I put in the CD Drive do I just "pop" the shield thing off in front of the case?

 

[pdxalex]

Yeah.

 

[BuBzXXL]

Ok I didn't want to break it What about the H100 on the mounting bracket theres a little plastic under the bolts do I take it off?

 

[pdxalex]

No. I'm not familiar with that cooler but I'm guessing it's insulation.
Check the manual, lol.

 

[BuBzXXL]

Yeah, there is no "actual" manual just a installation.

 

[pdxalex]

Ok, I pulled it up... so more like 8 pictures

The cooler looks pretty sweet. Unfortunately, beyond overkill for my needs.

 

[BuBzXXL]

It's overkill for me too! I just got it so I could get the Non LP Corsair Ram and very good stability for stock clock speeds

 

[BuBzXXL]

This universal mounting bracket is a MAJOR PAIN to put on the back of the mobo! It will not go on!! lol

 

[pdxalex]

Whatever you do, don't force anything. And I think you've redefined the term 'overkill'

 

[BuBzXXL]

Ahaa! Yeah I know but, when I get the 3 little pin things the other won't go in at all!!

 

[BuBzXXL]

How many stand offs are you supposed to have because I only have 4....

 

[BuBzXXL]

Ok I finally got them in. But, now when I try to put the mobo in the case it like doesn't even fit

 

[BuBzXXL]

Ok I finally got them in. But, now when I try to put the mobo in the case it like doesn't even fit

 

[pdxalex]

Been having problems accessing the site... anyone else?

ATX boards typically require 9 standoffs. Refer to the manual... which case are you using?

 

[BuBzXXL]

Corsair 500r
And yeah

 

[BuBzXXL]

Corsair 500R

 

[BuBzXXL]

Wow Tom's is being VERY glitchy for me

 

[pdxalex]

Same here, but seems to be slowly improving again. So how's the standoff situation looking... holes don't line up?