[SOLVED] I only used two screws to fasten motherboard to case, is that okay ?

[NeedsanewusernameSoftware]

Since the other screws cannot be screwed in ( because the motherboard cannot be aligned properly to the standoffs screw hole no matter how hard I try), I only put two of them. The ones I managed to screw in are the two top holes.

I use Cougar MX330-G and MSi B450M pro vdh max. I wonder if anyone here with the same exact products have the same problem ?

I put all the standoffs in btw, but I left many of them without screw in them to hold the mobo because of the problem above. The question is : Will there be a problem arise from this? Just wondering.

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[Bazzy 505]

no it's definatelly not okay to run it like that,

Just unscrew the standoffs that don't fit and , screw them in the correct holes for m-atx form factor

Cougar MX330-G has pre drilled holes for standoffs for mini-itx, m-atx and atx form factors

just need to screw the standoffs in the correct holes


https://cdn.instructables.com/ORIG/FJD/TETT/GU59XBKK/FJDTETTGU59XBKK.pdf

see page 8-9

 

[NeedsanewusernameSoftware]

no it's definatelly not okay to run it like that,

Just unscrew the standoffs that don't fit and , screw them in the correct holes for m-atx form factor

Cougar MX330-G has pre drilled holes for standoffs for mini-itx, m-atx and atx form factors

just need to screw the standoffs in the correct holes


https://cdn.instructables.com/ORIG/FJD/TETT/GU59XBKK/FJDTETTGU59XBKK.pdf

see page 8-9

What is the downside of it?

 

[thx1138v2]

It depends on where the standoffs are. If you have some that are present but don't align with mobo holes vibrations will damage the back of the mobo. If you don't have that scenario it is still problematic because the standoffs provide a path to ground for the mobo. With the standoffs missing there is no path to ground and the machine will definitely have problems. Basically intermittent problems for which there is no observable cause.

 

[MR_BROCK]

What is the downside of it?

Shorts due to standoffs bieng in the wrong place fire in your case worse case. the computer not even booting up. Move the posts it dosent take more than 15 minutes other wise maybe you should buy a prebuilt. Its frustrating but step back take a deep breath and take the time. Its worth while if you take the time.

 

[NeedsanewusernameSoftware]

no it's definatelly not okay to run it like that,

Just unscrew the standoffs that don't fit and , screw them in the correct holes for m-atx form factor

Cougar MX330-G has pre drilled holes for standoffs for mini-itx, m-atx and atx form factors

just need to screw the standoffs in the correct holes


https://cdn.instructables.com/ORIG/FJD/TETT/GU59XBKK/FJDTETTGU59XBKK.pdf

see page 8-9

You mean unscrew the standoffs that don't fit, and just screw them to the motherboard and not having them being screwed to the case? Is that what you mean?

 

[Lafong]

Do you have a heavy cooler?

Can you lay the case on its side so that the motherboard is parallel to the ground rather than at 90 degrees?

I'd be quite spooked if the motherboard is vertical as it normally would be in a tower case.

Or totally replace all standoffs.

 

[drivinfast247]

Use the stand-offs!!

 

[NeedsanewusernameSoftware]

Do you have a heavy cooler?

Can you lay the case on its side so that the motherboard is parallel to the ground rather than at 90 degrees?

I'd be quite spooked if the motherboard is vertical as it normally would be in a tower case.

Or totally replace all standoffs.

Laying my case horizontal? For what?

I use the Wraith Stealth cooler from the Ryzen 2600 box.

 

[Archaic59]

Since the other screws cannot be screwed in ( because the motherboard cannot be aligned properly to the standoffs screw hole no matter how hard I try), I only put two of them. The ones I managed to screw in are the two top holes.

I use Cougar MX330-G and MSi B450M pro vdh max. I wonder if anyone here with the same exact products have the same problem ?

I put all the standoffs in btw, but I left many of them without screw in them to hold the mobo because of the problem above. The question is : Will there be a problem arise from this? Just wondering.

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You need to remove everything and put the standoffs in the correct holes. Start each screw with a few turns leaving them slightly loose so you can make minor movements to the motherboard. After all the screws are started you can snug them down.