F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Not sure about the exact stand-off distance I should use.

Not sure about the exact stand-off distance I should use.

Not sure about the exact stand-off distance I should use.

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jojobobo04
Member
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06-20-2016, 09:44 AM
#1
Not sure about the required stand offs. The product details don’t mention them, and I haven’t used similar setups before. I’m checking Amazon for any included stands or recommendations. If they don’t come with, I’d need around six stand-offs. Confirming that seems right?
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jojobobo04
06-20-2016, 09:44 AM #1

Not sure about the required stand offs. The product details don’t mention them, and I haven’t used similar setups before. I’m checking Amazon for any included stands or recommendations. If they don’t come with, I’d need around six stand-offs. Confirming that seems right?

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EVGRClutch
Member
245
06-21-2016, 01:11 AM
#2
The frame is typically supplied with standoffs at the correct height. Often there are several built-in and a few additional ones. If your motherboard is very large, you might need to buy more, but usually E-ATX or smaller frames come with enough for installation. Yes, the board appears to have six mounting holes—enough for your needs. Remember to note any extra components for future upgrades.
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EVGRClutch
06-21-2016, 01:11 AM #2

The frame is typically supplied with standoffs at the correct height. Often there are several built-in and a few additional ones. If your motherboard is very large, you might need to buy more, but usually E-ATX or smaller frames come with enough for installation. Yes, the board appears to have six mounting holes—enough for your needs. Remember to note any extra components for future upgrades.

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KorunaLuna
Junior Member
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06-21-2016, 03:09 AM
#3
And if you require additional standoffs (install only where your motherboard has holes), you can purchase them. They match the standard UNC 6-32 with a 0.250" (6.35mm) gap between base and board: https://www.digikey.com/short/pvj1hw. Use the same screws you employ for the power supply or mechanical drives—typically 6-32. PCs also use M2 for M.2 connectors and M3 for optical drives, though M3 is slightly smaller with a finer thread pitch. Inserting an M3 screw into a UNC 6-32 standoff won’t secure properly; it will loosen rather than lock in place.
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KorunaLuna
06-21-2016, 03:09 AM #3

And if you require additional standoffs (install only where your motherboard has holes), you can purchase them. They match the standard UNC 6-32 with a 0.250" (6.35mm) gap between base and board: https://www.digikey.com/short/pvj1hw. Use the same screws you employ for the power supply or mechanical drives—typically 6-32. PCs also use M2 for M.2 connectors and M3 for optical drives, though M3 is slightly smaller with a finer thread pitch. Inserting an M3 screw into a UNC 6-32 standoff won’t secure properly; it will loosen rather than lock in place.