[SOLVED] My motherboard won’t screw i n

[verz]

My case is a h500i. and i have a b450 motherboard (atx) it has 9 spots for screws to go in. but only the bottom left ones will go in. and it is flimsy and not sturdy. help

 

[Ralston18]

This case?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/283978304664

From the link:

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Item specifics
Condition:
Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is ... Read moreabout the condition
PSU Maximum Output Power:
500 W
Case Type:
Gaming Case
Color:
Blue, Pink, Purple
MPN:
CAH500WB1
Front Ports:
USB, Audio
Brand:
NZXT
Form Factor:
ATX Mid
Number of 3.5 in Drive Bays:
3
Model:
H500i
Number of 5.25 in Drive Bays:
4
Features:
Headphone Jack
Case Material:
Steel
PSU Included:
No


FYI:

https://www.pcguide.com/motherboard/faq/sizes-form-factor-explained/

My thought is a form factor mismatch?

However, you mention "flimsy": that is in reference to the case - correct?

Where was the case purchased?

 

[verz]

yes that case but it was white. the motherboard is flimsy not the case. and the screws won’t go in

 

[drea.drechsler]

yes that case but it was white. the motherboard is flimsy not the case. and the screws won’t go in

There are a lot of how-to videos for building your PC on YouTube, I suggest you go watch one to check out how it's done. Watch a few, actually, to get different perspectives with different hardware. There may be 'standards' but there's still a lot of variability to how different mfr's implement the 'standards'.

There are two screws that look a lot alike...#6-32 and M-3...so a common mistake is using the wrong screws for mounting the motherboard to the standoffs. Another is flat-out not putting standoffs in before putting the motherboard in. Pay particular attention to those areas.