Should this section of the integrated I/O shield remain visible?

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Should this section of the integrated I/O shield remain visible?

Should this section of the integrated I/O shield remain visible?

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Tomcastle88
Member

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01-25-2023, 05:16 AM

#1

Hi, I built this PC recently and faced difficulties aligning the motherboard and standoffs. There were also issues with the standoffs detaching when using the motherboard screws, which I eventually fixed. A few days later, I saw a piece of metal from the integrated I/O shield coming out from the back. When I tried to remount the motherboard, it was still visible. Could this indicate improper mounting or just a minor cosmetic problem?

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Tomcastle88

01-25-2023, 05:16 AM #1

Hi, I built this PC recently and faced difficulties aligning the motherboard and standoffs. There were also issues with the standoffs detaching when using the motherboard screws, which I eventually fixed. A few days later, I saw a piece of metal from the integrated I/O shield coming out from the back. When I tried to remount the motherboard, it was still visible. Could this indicate improper mounting or just a minor cosmetic problem?

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PeruckeTuch332
Member

75

01-26-2023, 10:09 PM

#2

what kind of metal is it?
just the upper part of the I/O plate looks like.
you should highlight it in an image editor to figure out what you're looking at.

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PeruckeTuch332

01-26-2023, 10:09 PM #2

what kind of metal is it?
just the upper part of the I/O plate looks like.
you should highlight it in an image editor to figure out what you're looking at.

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devintn
Junior Member

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01-27-2023, 11:04 AM

#3

And I notice what seems to be a plain black Cat 7 Ethernet cable. Not very suitable for Ethernet setups. Extremely unsuitable. Swap it for Cat 5e, UTP, AWG 22-24, full copper, round cable.

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devintn

01-27-2023, 11:04 AM #3

And I notice what seems to be a plain black Cat 7 Ethernet cable. Not very suitable for Ethernet setups. Extremely unsuitable. Swap it for Cat 5e, UTP, AWG 22-24, full copper, round cable.

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ZoroMusic
Member

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01-27-2023, 07:35 PM

#4

This is the part I'm refering to. It's completely flush on the bottom and sides, but the top part is visible. I was just asking for opinions on whether I've not installed it correctly or it's just something minor not to worry about.

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ZoroMusic

01-27-2023, 07:35 PM #4

This is the part I'm refering to. It's completely flush on the bottom and sides, but the top part is visible. I was just asking for opinions on whether I've not installed it correctly or it's just something minor not to worry about.

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xAPPLExPIEx
Senior Member

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01-28-2023, 12:37 AM

#5

It seems like there was a minor adjustment in the board and case cutout. Nothing to be concerned about.

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xAPPLExPIEx

01-28-2023, 12:37 AM #5

It seems like there was a minor adjustment in the board and case cutout. Nothing to be concerned about.

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Vonler
Member

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01-28-2023, 08:27 AM

#6

Understood. Nevertheless, it is recommended to use a suitable, round Ethernet cable as suggested by others.

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Vonler

01-28-2023, 08:27 AM #6

Understood. Nevertheless, it is recommended to use a suitable, round Ethernet cable as suggested by others.

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RG48
Posting Freak

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02-05-2023, 05:52 PM

#7

Thank you for the responses, I will consider purchasing a suitable ethernet cable.

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RG48

02-05-2023, 05:52 PM #7

Thank you for the responses, I will consider purchasing a suitable ethernet cable.