another quick question - motherboard standoffs

panyan · 2 Apr 2011 at 22:37

right then, ive real a bunch of reviews and i cant seem to work out if i am meant to get motherboard standoffs with the MSI GD65 or not.

I had two standoff screws on my second-hand case, but am i meant to get more with the MOBO or do i have to order some?

thanks

RJC · 2 Apr 2011 at 22:38

Standoffs come with the case, you would probably need to order some more.

panyan · 2 Apr 2011 at 22:45

RJC said:
Standoffs come with the case, you would probably need to order some more.

how do i know what size i need? there are all different...

EDIT - its the antec 300, does that help?

RJC · 2 Apr 2011 at 22:46

What case are you using, it might be easier to contact the manufacturer.

panyan · 2 Apr 2011 at 22:49

RJC said:
What case are you using, it might be easier to contact the manufacturer.

the antec 300 mate

RJC · 2 Apr 2011 at 22:53

Looking at some reviews they use #6-32 standoffs, put this in Goolge and have a search around.

panyan · 2 Apr 2011 at 22:54

RJC said:
Looking at some reviews they use #6-32 standoffs, put this in Goolge and have a search around.

i didnt get any screws with this case (!), do i need screws as well, or do they come with the motherboard?

i.e. should i order standoffs and screws together?

RJC · 2 Apr 2011 at 23:04

Ah yes, you would need to order some screws with the standoffs.

panyan · 2 Apr 2011 at 23:11

RJC said:
Ah yes, you would need to order some screws with the standoffs.

im ordering:

- Computer Motherboard Standoffs. #6-32 x M3. Type 1 Pk10
- Computer Screws, Anti-Vibration M3 x 6mm. Pk of 8
- 20 x Computer PC Thumb Screws Quick Release UK Dispatch

total: £6.50

does this sound right?

RJC · 2 Apr 2011 at 23:17

You might need to order two packs of screws as most ATX motherboards have 9 holes (assuming you are using a atx size)

panyan · 3 Apr 2011 at 00:09

just found this, very intersting:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_case_screws