First Build - Standoff installing

Sleeve · 29 Dec 2010 at 12:23

Got a Coolermater Elite 430 and i'm trying to screw in the stand offs, but no matter which hole i try they wont screw right the way in. At least 2 threads are left sticking out.

is it supposed to be like this?

N00bbuilder79 · 29 Dec 2010 at 12:24

Have you fitted the space type things that come with them?

Sleeve · 29 Dec 2010 at 12:26

Didn't come with any...

Problem solved actually, there's a little attachment with a phillips screwdriver head one end and a stand off shaped bit the other to help screw them in.

Mattyjw · 29 Dec 2010 at 12:28

I don't have standoffs on mine which is possibly risky though I'm not sure what there for, there are raise mounds where the screws go in though so they might do the same also I have five standoffs and six holes so???

stulid · 29 Dec 2010 at 12:32

Mattyjw said:
I don't have standoffs on mine which is possibly risky though I'm not sure what there for, there are raise mounds where the screws go in though so they might do the same also I have five standoffs and six holes so???

I have seen this before, just screw the motherboard straight down.

Mattyjw · 29 Dec 2010 at 12:38

stulid said:
I have seen this before, just screw the motherboard straight down.

Thats what I've done, I wasn't sure whether the standoff where made of something less conductive to insulate the motherboard or more conductive to earth it, or if it's just for increased airflow/clearance under it.

freddie64 · 29 Dec 2010 at 12:39

My antec htpc case is like that, no standoffs needed.

stulid · 29 Dec 2010 at 12:40

Mattyjw said:
Thats what I've done, I wasn't sure whether the standoff where made of something less conductive to insulate the motherboard or more conductive to earth it, or if it's just for increased airflow/clearance under it.

Its to raise the board of the back so the solder joints/components don't short out against the metal.

freddie64 · 29 Dec 2010 at 12:41

Strange that they included standoffs with a case that doesn't need them.

Sleeve · 29 Dec 2010 at 13:46

Another spot of bother now, the fan cable for the case is too short to reach the socket on the motherboard... They've given me another adapter type thing with two PSU connectors on it. Do i plug both these in or just one?

PhillyDee · 29 Dec 2010 at 13:50

freddie64 said:
Strange that they included standoffs with a case that doesn't need them.

If you look carefully, there are usually a couple of dozen holes all for different mounting designs. The only raised parts are where the standoffs are common. The extra studs are for say E-ATX or similar. ATX is 9 or so mounts, sometimes these vary in location.

Deleted member 77746 · 29 Dec 2010 at 13:50

Mattyjw said:
Thats what I've done, I wasn't sure whether the standoff where made of something less conductive to insulate the motherboard or more conductive to earth it, or if it's just for increased airflow/clearance under it.

Your joking right?

N00bbuilder79 · 29 Dec 2010 at 13:53

Sleeve88 said:
Another spot of bother now, the fan cable for the case is too short to reach the socket on the motherboard... They've given me another adapter type thing with two PSU connectors on it. Do i plug both these in or just one?

If its the ones I am thinking of you just plug in one, the other is so you don't lose the use of the molex.

Sleeve · 29 Dec 2010 at 14:09

Ahh ok, noticed that my GPU has a 3pin connector on it aswell as the 6 pin power connector.

Should i plug the fan into that?

Sleeve · 29 Dec 2010 at 15:04

Well, it's all built and running perfectly. Thanks for the help

MeatLoaf · 29 Dec 2010 at 16:05

I also have the coolermaster 430 and found the standoffs a pain to install, especially as the inside of the case is black. If youre not using the standoffs how are you getting your GFX card and any other cards to install correctly?

The other 3 pin card on your GFX card is most likely a SPDIF connection for the sound over HDMI

And post up some pics

Sleeve · 29 Dec 2010 at 17:15

MeatLoaf said:
I also have the coolermaster 430 and found the standoffs a pain to install, especially as the inside of the case is black. If youre not using the standoffs how are you getting your GFX card and any other cards to install correctly?

The other 3 pin card on your GFX card is most likely a SPDIF connection for the sound over HDMI

And post up some pics

I got the standoffs installed in the end. Used the little screwdriver tip thingy supplied in the bag. SHould have looked before i made the thread

Will get some pics up later, just struggling to arrange everything as the case is actually too big for my desk lol.