Where should I place it ? (Standoff)

[H3llF1re1000]

Hey guys. I'll be building my pc soon, but my case has 10 standoff holes and there are 8 standoff isntalled out of 10, the case came with an extra standoff which makes it 9 but I dont know where i should place the last standoff, I dont know which place would support the mobo better, I have the
AsRock z97 Extreme 4 mobo (sry for my bad english) , I uploaded a pic to imgur to show u the 2 holes where i can install the 9th one but like i said I dont know which hole would suppoert the mobo better plz help. Thanks!!!

Image : http://imgur.com/BEySXMR

 

[GhislainG]

You want it near the rear where expansion cards are inserted. You can always support the front of the motherboard when inserting a cable in that area. A standoff isn't that expensive and you can probably get one from a PC shop in your area.

 

[g-unit1111]

I was told that you should use every available spot on the motherboard - there's at least six on every board - four corners and two in the center. This way you don't run the risk of having your motherboard short out or fry on you.

 

[GhislainG]

I was told that you should use every available spot on the motherboard - there's at least six on every board - four corners and two in the center. This way you don't run the risk of having your motherboard short out or fry on you.

Whowever told you that is wrong. Installing a post where one shouldn't be could fry the motherboard, but missing posts certainly won't.

 

[H3llF1re1000]

I was told that you should use every available spot on the motherboard - there's at least six on every board - four corners and two in the center. This way you don't run the risk of having your motherboard short out or fry on you.

Whowever told you that is wrong. Installing a post where one shouldn't be could fry the motherboard, but missing posts certainly won't.

I placed my 9th standoff on the right hole (u can see from the pic)

 

[GhislainG]

You know better than anyone else what slots are used and the optimal location of the post.

 

[madmatt30]

^whs - only use standoffs where you have a screwhole on the board itself.
Some boards have 6/7/8/9 /10 standoffs - it depends on the board itself.
DONT EVER install a case standoff where there isn't a hole in your actual board for a screw - that's a sure way to short or fry something!

 

[GhislainG]

^whs - only use standoffs where you have a screwhole on the board itself.
Some boards have 6/7/8/9 /10 standoffs - it depends on the board itself.
DONT EVER install a case standoff where there isn't a hole in your actual board for a screw - that's a sure way to short or fry something!

You didn't read the whole thread. The OP doesn't have enough standoffs and he was wondering where it should be installed.

 

[madmatt30]

He didn't say anything about the board having 10 holes - looking at pics of it it does though.
I'd personally leave the red ringed rear one out & use the front the near the drive cage .
Its unusual not to get enough standoffs with the case - are you sure none came with the motherboard as well??

 

[giantbucket]

put the stand-off on the left side where the expansion slots are. for the other spot (where most likely the giant ATX power connector is), stick a block of balsa wood or chunk of wine cork under it for a larger support piece. don't use styrofoam, just wood or cork.

 

[H3llF1re1000]

He didn't say anything about the board having 10 holes - looking at pics of it it does though.
I'd personally leave the red ringed rear one out & use the front the near the drive cage .
Its unusual not to get enough standoffs with the case - are you sure none came with the motherboard as well??

yes im sure

 

[g-unit1111]

I was told that you should use every available spot on the motherboard - there's at least six on every board - four corners and two in the center. This way you don't run the risk of having your motherboard short out or fry on you.

Whowever told you that is wrong. Installing a post where one shouldn't be could fry the motherboard, but missing posts certainly won't.

Yeah I think they were definitely wrong too - but I for sure would not install a standoff where one doesn't belong, I agree with you there.