Missing Standoff

Highlands · 26 Apr 2012 at 12:03

Hello, I decided to start my new build today only to find my case only included 8 standoffs, should have 9.

Not the biggest problem, I know! I just want to make sure that it wouldn't matter too much leaving one out.

Thanks.

beejjacobs · 26 Apr 2012 at 12:05

What case is it?

I know some have a central pin instead, so only need 8

Highlands · 26 Apr 2012 at 12:07

Switch 810, the contents list confirms there should be 9.

Spenty · 26 Apr 2012 at 12:08

It won't matter, the other 8 will be holiding the motherboard well enough.

Highlands · 26 Apr 2012 at 12:11

Brilliant, thanks.

Highlands · 26 Apr 2012 at 12:35

I ended up buying a pack of 10 brass standoffs elsewhere for £2.

Might as well do it properly!

Werewolf · 26 Apr 2012 at 12:39

Make sure they are the right size before installing them

I've got a selection of standoffs here and they seem to come in about 2 or 3 different lengths, and at least two screw threads.
Many moons ago computer fairs used to often have stall where computer retailers sold things like mixed bags of excess screws from system builds which was a great way to get a bunch of spares.

Highlands · 26 Apr 2012 at 12:44

They look exactly the same, I'll double check when they arrive before installing