testing a rig w/o a case

buzzlightweight · 3 Jul 2012 at 13:18

My case has been put back a week and i would like to test my rig, only to see if the components work etc, NO OC'ing, just installation of windows.

What’s the best way to test the rig ie what surfaces should i avoid putting the mobo on.

How can I fire up the rig with no power button on the board or case to switch it on.

Many thanks for your help; the rig is in my sig build log

(Alternatively should I wait

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PaulyD · 3 Jul 2012 at 13:37

Just put it on the box, should be fine.

Does the motherboard have its own on/off switch? If not you can bridge the pins for the power button and this will also turn it on I believe

Surveyor · 3 Jul 2012 at 13:38

Put the motherboard on a cardboard box (the one it came in is ideal) and build from there.

Do not put it on the anti-static bag or any other conductive surface.

You can switch on by shorting the 2 header pins for the power switch with a small screwdriver.

nuttyprot · 3 Jul 2012 at 13:38

Box is normal fine make sure the box on a table (without table cloth). Do not put it on floor.

mp260767 · 3 Jul 2012 at 13:45

as per previous posts, just make sure you do it in a location where no people/pets are likely to bother you/knock it about

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buzzlightweight · 3 Jul 2012 at 14:20

PaulyD said:
Just put it on the box, should be fine.

Does the motherboard have its own on/off switch? If not you can bridge the pins for the power button and this will also turn it on I believe

Surveyor said:
Put the motherboard on a cardboard box (the one it came in is ideal) and build from there.

Do not put it on the anti-static bag or any other conductive surface.

You can switch on by shorting the 2 header pins for the power switch with a small screwdriver.

nuttyprot said:
Box is normal fine make sure the box on a table (without table cloth). Do not put it on floor.

ty gents, its a asrock z77 itx, no buttons

1)card board box - check
2)flat head - check