Build advise please.

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In the middle of putting together my new pc and ive started swearing at it.

The USB3 front connector is a right pain to connect, its in now, but i cant believe they thought coming in sideways was the best way to plug into it.

Also the USB C connector, just falls out of its socket. Is this normal? Should there be some kind of click when it goes in?

Also just looking how how im going to get the 2 8pin power connectors in to the mobo is making my fingers bleed in sympathy.

Ah well its all worth it in the end i suppose.
 
Also just looking how how im going to get the 2 8pin power connectors in to the mobo is making my fingers bleed in sympathy.
I learned many years ago to use extensions for the 8 pin CPU power.
Just connect the extension before fitting the motherboard and just thread the cable through the hole when fitting the board.
Suppose it adds a extra failure point but it makes it a lot less hassle.

Also the USB C connector, just falls out of its socket. Is this normal? Should there be some kind of click when it goes in?
If i remember correctly, mine didn't click in as such but was a tight enough fit to hold it in place.
Just to let you know the connector is keyed/only works in one way. look at the pins in the socket and the connector.

No pics as yet but it does post to bios so thats good. However the side dosnt go on. So tomorrow ill try and rout the wires better.
Cable routing behind the motherboard tray can a right pain, use plenty of cable ties if you have any and you will get there.
 
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