Do i need more standoffs?

Mike226

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So I'm a first time pc builder and my case (Zalman t3) only came with 4 standoffs but the motherboard has space for 9 screws, should i get more standoffs or should i just put 1 on each corner and leave it at that?

Edit: it's mATX, Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Motherboard
Edit 2 : I've looked through some random screws i have and i found what i think is another standoff so would 5 be enough?
 
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Five should be enough, but if you only have five, put no pressure on the motherboard after it's installed into the case. Install the CPU, Heat Sink/Fan Assembly and the RAM before you install the board into the case if possible.

-Wolf sends
5 standoffs are more than enough. After all, you're not taking the computer to the battlefield. 😀 Be careful when you insert the RAM, though. Excessive pressure might crack the middle of the mainboard. When you're all set, you're good to go with five.
 
Five should be enough, but if you only have five, put no pressure on the motherboard after it's installed into the case. Install the CPU, Heat Sink/Fan Assembly and the RAM before you install the board into the case if possible.

-Wolf sends
 
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