I/O Shield Compatibility Question

[Corvo_Attano]

Hello everyone, I am building a new PC for the first time (and with all the trouble I'm having I am NEVER doing this again). I was just about to order the parts when yet ANOTHER compatibility problem was called into question. I heard an article about I/O shield for motherboards and cases. I don't want to buy a replacement and I would rather not run without it. Can anyone tell me if these particular parts are going to be compatible with this particular case? If you see any other compatibility issues with my part list, please inform me of them. Thank you and here's the part list!



CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F1 DT 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($97.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($209.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ Microcenter)
Case Fan: Kingwin CF-012LB 40.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Microcenter)
Case Fan: Kingwin CF-012LB 40.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($33.50 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $816.39
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-13 18:52 EST-0500)



EDIT : I understand I was unclear with this. Basically I'm asking if the Mobo: 1) Comes with an I/O Shield 2) Will the stock I/O shield work with this and, if all else fails, 3) Can I safely run the PC without an I/O?

 

[bfitzpatrick]

All I/O shields should be compatible. Be sure to push it in from the inside with the right side up, and it should fit.

 

[ThatVietGuy]

Cases are built to a particular standard based on the motherboard that's going in (e.g. ATX cases will fit ATX boards). If you chose a case in which the description says fts ATX boards and you chose an ATX motherboard (which you have) you SHOULD NOT run into any problems.

Looking at your parts list, you should be fine.

 

[ITwinkle]

The best way to get one or remold cheap one. That is very easy job. Just search on web site and find one by p/n number or motherboard model number. You have to double check the layout is same even if the model number is same because some store did not quite know the I/O shield plate. If you can not find one or the item price is too expediencies you can remodel the similar one.
To remodel one is not difficult. You only need drill to make one or two holes since it is similar I/O shield plate.

Most MBs come without I/O shield plate. If you still want to run your PC without I/O, you can.

 

[bfitzpatrick]

1. The motherboard comes with an I/O shield. 2. The I/O shield will work and fit fine. 3. You don't need an I/O shield. It actually is slightly easier to install a motherboard without an I/O shield.