Question New build, final steps

[yos3mIte]

Hello all.

I just finished a new build, all new except HDD will upgrade in a few months:

Thermaltake V-100
RX7600 CPU
RX6600 Challenger D GPU
Ripjaws S5 16 x 2
WD 250GB HDD
Thermaltake GF3 850W
Asus Prime X670E Pro

Its all put together and everything plugged in, I went through the manuals in great detail then after the build went through them on a slow read to make sure I didn't miss something.

Two last questions, the stock Wraith Stealth air cooler I installed has spring loaded screws, I originally tightened them down to bottom out the springs and then just snugged the screws but reading up on these you just need to put tension on the springs and stop? In any case I backed the screws off about 3 turns to lighten the load.

Also, the RX6600 Graphics Card has a metal backplate that seems to slide down between the case and the motherboard there are no mounts there. I read here on Tom's that is fine as the motherboard edge has no metal parts or traces but want to make sure before plugging it in and turning it on.

Any help or notes welcome.

James

 

[Lutfij]

Two last questions, the stock Wraith Stealth air cooler I installed has spring loaded screws, I originally tightened them down to bottom out the springs and then just snugged the screws but reading up on these you just need to put tension on the springs and stop? In any case I backed the screws off about 3 turns to lighten the load.
You're good to tighten until it stops.

Also, the RX6600 Graphics Card has a metal backplate that seems to slide down between the case and the motherboard there are no mounts there. I read here on Tom's that is fine as the motherboard edge has no metal parts or traces but want to make sure before plugging it in and turning it on.
Pass on images of what you're referring to, just so we're both on the same page. If you look around the forums, there are instances where the reader was lazy to include images but active enough to explain in text only to come to the conclusion that they misinterpreted the component/device/wiring/pins and...became a long story. The only thing you need to worry about with regards to a discrete GPU is that that it's fully seated in the PCIe x16 slot and that the PICe power input connectors are fully seated as well.

 

[yos3mIte]

Two last questions, the stock Wraith Stealth air cooler I installed has spring loaded screws, I originally tightened them down to bottom out the springs and then just snugged the screws but reading up on these you just need to put tension on the springs and stop? In any case I backed the screws off about 3 turns to lighten the load.
You're good to tighten until it stops.

Also, the RX6600 Graphics Card has a metal backplate that seems to slide down between the case and the motherboard there are no mounts there. I read here on Tom's that is fine as the motherboard edge has no metal parts or traces but want to make sure before plugging it in and turning it on.
Pass on images of what you're referring to, just so we're both on the same page. If you look around the forums, there are instances where the reader was lazy to include images but active enough to explain in text only to come to the conclusion that they misinterpreted the component/device/wiring/pins and...became a long story. The only thing you need to worry about with regards to a discrete GPU is that that it's fully seated in the PCIe x16 slot and that the PICe power input connectors are fully seated as well.

Thanks for the response, I snugged the air cooler screws back down. I'll try to get images of the GPU back-plate issue. The GPU is bottomed out as the back-plate rests on the two slots in the case for the screws and I screwed it down tight. Also the connector is fully engaged.

Here is one of the threads (very short with image) of what I'm referring to. https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterra...late_seems_in_contact_with_pc_case/?rdt=40421

I know its talking about putting a GPU in the lower PCIe slot but the gap between the case and the motherboard in the image is the key part. There is no place for the back-plate to slide in except between the case and the motherboard.

 

[ohio_buckeye]

On the air cooler tighten screws like you’re changing a car tire. Criss cross a little at a time until they are all snug.

 

[yos3mIte]

On the air cooler tighten screws like you’re changing a car tire. Criss cross a little at a time until they are all snug.

Thanks for the reply, just snugged them all down to the bottom of the springs.

 

[yos3mIte]

Two last questions, the stock Wraith Stealth air cooler I installed has spring loaded screws, I originally tightened them down to bottom out the springs and then just snugged the screws but reading up on these you just need to put tension on the springs and stop? In any case I backed the screws off about 3 turns to lighten the load.
You're good to tighten until it stops.

Also, the RX6600 Graphics Card has a metal backplate that seems to slide down between the case and the motherboard there are no mounts there. I read here on Tom's that is fine as the motherboard edge has no metal parts or traces but want to make sure before plugging it in and turning it on.
Pass on images of what you're referring to, just so we're both on the same page. If you look around the forums, there are instances where the reader was lazy to include images but active enough to explain in text only to come to the conclusion that they misinterpreted the component/device/wiring/pins and...became a long story. The only thing you need to worry about with regards to a discrete GPU is that that it's fully seated in the PCIe x16 slot and that the PICe power input connectors are fully seated as well.

I decided to plug this pc in and no sparks. No monitor attached as I'm waiting on a DVI-D to HDMI adapter. I plugged the pc in just to see if it would run with no issues, I let it go for 10-15 minutes as I've read it takes time to go through first boot up etc.

I noticed the Ram and VGA Q lights on the motherboard stayed on indicating an issue with them. Powered off and went to the Asus website to chat with a tech. Tech said the ram I have in there is fine but that the ASRock RX6600 Challenger D isn't on the Qualified Vendor List, which on the Asus website I find a QVL for ram but nothing for a graphics card. My research the last six months says ATX graphics cards will all or nearly all work in an ATX motherboard, I think the tech was wrong about the graphics card. Anyone know something I don't? I removed and reseated the CPU and ram today to be sure about that, all looked good.

Would not being connected to a monitor or not having an operating system installed have anything to do with Q lights staying on? I downloaded the BIOS Back Flash to a USB stick and will do that before installing an OS, but I'm stumped on these lights and what the tech at Asus said. Aaaand sorry this is too long. Any help or suggestions welcome.

James