Installing a new Mobo

[venomx]

Any tips ? I've bought the B450 Tomahawk Max. Never done a mobo before but i've done plenty of research.
I did the PSU and the Cooler not long ago , so thought i'd upgrade the mobo too

Is it ok to install the CPU cooler whilst it's outside the case as it would make it much easier for me to screw it in. ( Last time i installed my CPU Cooler it was tricky doing it in the case )

i've looked at some tutorials and the ram slot closest to the heatsink looks quite close. Would it be best to install the ram first then, before the cooler ?

 

[venomx]

The ram slot you need is 2nd one A2 slot unless your useing 4 sticks of ram what cooler is it

Currently I'm using 2x8GB in my a320 m-h.
I want to use 2x8GB and 2x4GB.

Noctua nh-u12s

 

[venomx]

Do i need this sata cable ? It came with mobo

 

[venomx]

You'll need those cables if you have or plan to fit regular 2.5/3.5 inch hard drives or SSDs into your system.

I have an SSD and HDD already which have cables connected to the mobo.

Also. I heard it's best to not mix ram sizes?
I currently use 2x8GB.
however I was planning to use 2x8GB and 2x4GB

 

[venomx]

Yeah the back panel from what I can see is joined onto the mobo

The silver thing which houses the usb connection etc I have already installed

 

[venomx]

Installed it all ok.
I left out the HD Light/Pwr Light and reset button and just installed the on/off port.

 

[venomx]

Lol.
The annoying buzzing sound has disappeared with my new mobo. Maybe one of the standoffs was loose