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New build, final steps

New build, final steps

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FuturzLeCanape
Member
64
08-24-2022, 03:37 PM
#1
Hello everyone.
I just completed a fresh build, with all components except the HDD slated for an upgrade soon:
Thermaltake V-100
RX7600 CPU
RX6600 Challenger D GPU
Ripjaws S5 16 x 2
WD 250GB HDD
Thermaltake GF3 850W
Asus Prime X670E Pro
Everything is assembled and connected. I thoroughly reviewed the manuals before starting, then went through them slowly afterward to double-check nothing was missed.
Two quick questions: The Wraith Stealth air cooler I installed uses spring-loaded screws. I originally tightened them fully to secure the springs, then just tightened the screws. According to the instructions, you should simply apply tension on the springs and stop there. In any case, I loosened the screws by about three turns to reduce the load.
Additionally, the RX6600 graphics card features a metal backplate that slides down between the case and the motherboard. There are no mounting points there. I saw on Tom's forum it’s acceptable since the edge of the motherboard doesn’t have metal parts or traces. I’m just confirming before installation and powering it up.
Any advice or notes would be appreciated.
James
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FuturzLeCanape
08-24-2022, 03:37 PM #1

Hello everyone.
I just completed a fresh build, with all components except the HDD slated for an upgrade soon:
Thermaltake V-100
RX7600 CPU
RX6600 Challenger D GPU
Ripjaws S5 16 x 2
WD 250GB HDD
Thermaltake GF3 850W
Asus Prime X670E Pro
Everything is assembled and connected. I thoroughly reviewed the manuals before starting, then went through them slowly afterward to double-check nothing was missed.
Two quick questions: The Wraith Stealth air cooler I installed uses spring-loaded screws. I originally tightened them fully to secure the springs, then just tightened the screws. According to the instructions, you should simply apply tension on the springs and stop there. In any case, I loosened the screws by about three turns to reduce the load.
Additionally, the RX6600 graphics card features a metal backplate that slides down between the case and the motherboard. There are no mounting points there. I saw on Tom's forum it’s acceptable since the edge of the motherboard doesn’t have metal parts or traces. I’m just confirming before installation and powering it up.
Any advice or notes would be appreciated.
James

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Spinetingling
Junior Member
37
08-25-2022, 09:40 AM
#2
Two last questions, the stock Wraith Stealth air cooler I installed has spring loaded screws, I originally tightened them down to bottom out the springs and then just snugged the screws but reading up on these you just need to put tension on the springs and stop? In any case I backed the screws off about 3 turns to lighten the load.
You're good to tighten until it stops.
Also, the RX6600 Graphics Card has a metal backplate that seems to slide down between the case and the motherboard there are no mounts there. I read here on Tom's that is fine as the motherboard edge has no metal parts or traces but want to make sure before plugging it in and turning it on.
Pass on images of what you're referring to, just so we're both on the same page. If you look around the forums, there are instances where the reader was lazy to include images but active enough to explain in text only to come to the conclusion that they misinterpreted the component/device/wiring/pins and...became a long story. The only thing you need to worry about with regards to a discrete GPU is that that it's fully seated in the PCIe x16 slot and that the PICe power input connectors are fully seated as well.
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Spinetingling
08-25-2022, 09:40 AM #2

Two last questions, the stock Wraith Stealth air cooler I installed has spring loaded screws, I originally tightened them down to bottom out the springs and then just snugged the screws but reading up on these you just need to put tension on the springs and stop? In any case I backed the screws off about 3 turns to lighten the load.
You're good to tighten until it stops.
Also, the RX6600 Graphics Card has a metal backplate that seems to slide down between the case and the motherboard there are no mounts there. I read here on Tom's that is fine as the motherboard edge has no metal parts or traces but want to make sure before plugging it in and turning it on.
Pass on images of what you're referring to, just so we're both on the same page. If you look around the forums, there are instances where the reader was lazy to include images but active enough to explain in text only to come to the conclusion that they misinterpreted the component/device/wiring/pins and...became a long story. The only thing you need to worry about with regards to a discrete GPU is that that it's fully seated in the PCIe x16 slot and that the PICe power input connectors are fully seated as well.

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livy09
Member
63
08-25-2022, 11:29 PM
#3
Thanks for the response, I snugged the air cooler screws back down. I'll try to get images of the GPU back-plate issue. The GPU is bottomed out as the back-plate rests on the two slots in the case for the screws and I screwed it down tight. Also the connector is fully engaged.
Here is one of the threads (very short with image) of what I'm referring to.
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterra...la...?rdt=40421
I know its talking about putting a GPU in the lower PCIe slot but the gap between the case and the motherboard in the image is the key part. There is no place for the back-plate to slide in except between the case and the motherboard.
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livy09
08-25-2022, 11:29 PM #3

Thanks for the response, I snugged the air cooler screws back down. I'll try to get images of the GPU back-plate issue. The GPU is bottomed out as the back-plate rests on the two slots in the case for the screws and I screwed it down tight. Also the connector is fully engaged.
Here is one of the threads (very short with image) of what I'm referring to.
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterra...la...?rdt=40421
I know its talking about putting a GPU in the lower PCIe slot but the gap between the case and the motherboard in the image is the key part. There is no place for the back-plate to slide in except between the case and the motherboard.

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Ward12
Posting Freak
895
08-26-2022, 08:00 AM
#4
Adjust the air cooler by tightening the screws as if swapping a tire. Make small criss-cross adjustments until everything is secure.
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Ward12
08-26-2022, 08:00 AM #4

Adjust the air cooler by tightening the screws as if swapping a tire. Make small criss-cross adjustments until everything is secure.

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husker53
Posting Freak
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08-26-2022, 08:25 AM
#5
Thank you for the response, I've secured them all at the bottom of the springs.
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husker53
08-26-2022, 08:25 AM #5

Thank you for the response, I've secured them all at the bottom of the springs.

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ApexNinja02
Member
166
08-27-2022, 10:14 PM
#6
I decided to plug this pc in and no sparks. No monitor attached as I'm waiting on a DVI-D to HDMI adapter. I plugged the pc in just to see if it would run with no issues, I let it go for 10-15 minutes as I've read it takes time to go through first boot up etc.
I noticed the Ram and VGA Q lights on the motherboard stayed on indicating an issue with them. Powered off and went to the Asus website to chat with a tech. Tech said the ram I have in there is fine but that the ASRock RX6600 Challenger D isn't on the Qualified Vendor List, which on the Asus website I find a QVL for ram but nothing for a graphics card. My research the last six months says ATX graphics cards will all or nearly all work in an ATX motherboard, I think the tech was wrong about the graphics card. Anyone know something I don't? I removed and reseated the CPU and ram today to be sure about that, all looked good.
Would not being connected to a monitor or not having an operating system installed have anything to do with Q lights staying on? I downloaded the BIOS Back Flash to a USB stick and will do that before installing an OS, but I'm stumped on these lights and what the tech at Asus said. Aaaand sorry this is too long. Any help or suggestions welcome.
James
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ApexNinja02
08-27-2022, 10:14 PM #6

I decided to plug this pc in and no sparks. No monitor attached as I'm waiting on a DVI-D to HDMI adapter. I plugged the pc in just to see if it would run with no issues, I let it go for 10-15 minutes as I've read it takes time to go through first boot up etc.
I noticed the Ram and VGA Q lights on the motherboard stayed on indicating an issue with them. Powered off and went to the Asus website to chat with a tech. Tech said the ram I have in there is fine but that the ASRock RX6600 Challenger D isn't on the Qualified Vendor List, which on the Asus website I find a QVL for ram but nothing for a graphics card. My research the last six months says ATX graphics cards will all or nearly all work in an ATX motherboard, I think the tech was wrong about the graphics card. Anyone know something I don't? I removed and reseated the CPU and ram today to be sure about that, all looked good.
Would not being connected to a monitor or not having an operating system installed have anything to do with Q lights staying on? I downloaded the BIOS Back Flash to a USB stick and will do that before installing an OS, but I'm stumped on these lights and what the tech at Asus said. Aaaand sorry this is too long. Any help or suggestions welcome.
James