PC components and enclosure supports

Craftery
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207

11-24-2023, 10:17 PM

You can still install an ATX motherboard even with three missing mounts. Just ensure the remaining mounts are placed correctly to maintain proper grounding and stability.

Craftery

11-24-2023, 10:17 PM #1

You can still install an ATX motherboard even with three missing mounts. Just ensure the remaining mounts are placed correctly to maintain proper grounding and stability.

runner123467
Member

219

11-26-2023, 06:59 AM

It’s possible that certain ITX cases could be touching the motherboard wiring from below, causing shorts.

runner123467

11-26-2023, 06:59 AM #2

It’s possible that certain ITX cases could be touching the motherboard wiring from below, causing shorts.

winnerplay25
Senior Member

477

12-01-2023, 06:34 AM

Everyone positions correctly, ATX sits just three standoffs ahead on the right side.

winnerplay25

12-01-2023, 06:34 AM #3

Everyone positions correctly, ATX sits just three standoffs ahead on the right side.

Zerstouerneun
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186

12-01-2023, 03:35 PM

The situation varies by case, but it's possible a standoff with a different form factor might touch a solder joint beneath, leading to a short circuit.

Zerstouerneun

12-01-2023, 03:35 PM #4

The situation varies by case, but it's possible a standoff with a different form factor might touch a solder joint beneath, leading to a short circuit.

MotasElToasty
Junior Member

12-01-2023, 04:51 PM

None of the current barriers are close to the 'no touch' areas marked by the motherboard. They all match the existing screw holes on the board. Most bigger models stick to the same hole patterns as smaller ones. I was just curious if any hidden grounding tricks were being used that could mess everything up if not handled properly.

MotasElToasty

12-01-2023, 04:51 PM #5

MrCm
Senior Member

636

12-01-2023, 07:50 PM

It seems to suggest the problem is related to support or mounting stress, not short circuits.

MrCm

12-01-2023, 07:50 PM #6

It seems to suggest the problem is related to support or mounting stress, not short circuits.

Blakem16
Member

154

12-01-2023, 08:32 PM

I have sufficient coverage for every edge and a central piece. Should it be purely structural, the only possible issue might be GPU performance drops, while my model isn't particularly large.

Blakem16

12-01-2023, 08:32 PM #7

I have sufficient coverage for every edge and a central piece. Should it be purely structural, the only possible issue might be GPU performance drops, while my model isn't particularly large.

perrinoid
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137

12-02-2023, 11:45 PM

The motherboard isn’t shorting now, but repeated movement of components such as RAM or the GPU could lead to lasting bending over time. Doing this often would likely cause permanent damage.

perrinoid

12-02-2023, 11:45 PM #8

The motherboard isn’t shorting now, but repeated movement of components such as RAM or the GPU could lead to lasting bending over time. Doing this often would likely cause permanent damage.