Urgent help please

Mattyt123 · 25 Feb 2013 at 14:51

Ok I brought a b grade gigabyte z77x ud3h from here but it has no io shield. Is it ok to use it without or do I need one? If so where can I get one from

Thanks matt

snips86x · 25 Feb 2013 at 14:54

Mattyt123 said:
Ok I brought a b grade gigabyte z77x ud3h from here but it has no io shield. Is it ok to use it without or do I need one? If so where can I get one from and would this one do? ****** Thanks matt

I'd remove the link to the competitor, not allowed I'm afraid!

So you decided to quote it.

If you can get hold of a shield for the motherboard that fits, regardless where you get it for, it'll be fine. I would think you should need one.

Gibbo3771 · 25 Feb 2013 at 14:55

Probably a good idea to remove that link, people know what an OI backplate is.

Don't link competitors.

On a note, you dont "need" one but it saves you from stabbing the board through the back while trying to plug something in, also guess it can stop stuff from getting in like spiders/flies etc etc lol, oh and dust

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Mattyt123 · 25 Feb 2013 at 14:56

Trying to find one that's the prob so u think I'd Defoe need one

linwelin · 25 Feb 2013 at 14:57

I wouldn't not use one, cheap enough to buy em, just make sure you get the right one.

Idleman · 25 Feb 2013 at 15:13

Mattyt123 said:
Trying to find one that's the prob so u think I'd Defoe need one

Contact GB and tell them a sob story, who knows, might send you one for free. At the very least, should only cost a few quid.

Leprechaun312 · 25 Feb 2013 at 15:16

Idleman said:
Contact GB and tell them a sob story, who knows, might send you one for free. At the very least, should only cost a few quid.

+1 throw in a few photos of kittens and puppy dog eyes to sweeten em up lol

decto · 25 Feb 2013 at 21:04

I've used many boards without over the years including an OCUK B-grade

Purely cosmetic so I'd build without it.

By the time the PC is tucked away you'll never notice.

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PaulyD · 26 Feb 2013 at 09:09

Purely cosmetic to fill in the gap. Not required at all to function, just will stop dust etc getting in.

As above contact mobo manufacturer and they might be able to sort you out.