How to Install a Motherboard into a PC Case

[@ThisLuvee]

Holding the air cooler whilst putting the motherboard in is actually a good idea. The first time I built my first PC, which was 4 days ago, I actually held it from the bottom and it hurts a fair bit. Maybe also mention the standoffs somewhere in a pinned comment, since extra ones can short the motherboard out, or even break it from bending.

[@PE4Doers]

Very good points. I will pin this comment 🙂

[@JL_____]

Thank you for sharing this, it helped ease my mind. I was worried that I forgot to install the standoff mounts - but the case had them preinstalled.

[@PE4Doers]

You are very welcome. Thank you for watching and good luck with you build or upgrade.

[@zenocyde3688]

I was thinking the same! Good thing mine also had them preinstalled

[@simpason8422]

Thank you! It's my first time installing one so this helped :)

[@PE4Doers]

You are very welcome. Thanks for the great comment :)

[@scrubnurseadventures]

Mine was from an inspiron 3891, i wanted to put it in a new tower because the gpu i bought was too big that it doesnt fit the old tower case but now the holes on the tower case doesnt align with the motherboard even though its supposed to be a micro atx.

[@PE4Doers]

You could buy a Drill/Tap set for M3 holes. I did that a few years ago and the PC is still running fine today.

[@EpicTimmahGaming]

Is the E-ATXStandoff the same as a stud? Because I’m trying to install the motherboard but the motherboard is like it’s the tiniest to big to fit with the screws

[@PE4Doers]

Yest, a stand-off is also called the stud. In the 'ancient' days (1980's into early 90's) of PC building, their were many more holes to deal with, so I purchased some plastic stand-offs that connect to the motherboard where there was no hole for a matching stud in the case. That gave a LOT more stability to the motherboard when you were trying to instill the memory DIMMs (back then called either DDR-1 or just DDR). Also, since we had to had to add some 'option' jumpers to support some of the features, it was much easier to get those installed (at least it was comforting to know that the the motherboard was fully supported by the case).

[@kurtb369]

Question : I am installing an MSI Z690 UNIFY, do we install the motherboard "naked" on the chassis frame on the studs of the case and then put "naked" screws in without any isolation ? many manufacturers give some type of rubber grommets and manual is not always that clear to user. do we need to isolate the motherboard from the studs or does it need to be grounded ( metal-to-metal contact ) ? same for the screws : do they need to make contact with the motherboard or do they need to be installed isolated from the motherboard ( hence the grommets ... ?) would appreciate your clarification.

[@PE4Doers]

"naked' is actually best, since it allows the Motherboard to properly ground to the case. If you are dealing with Hard Storage Drives, then you may want to use the rubber grommets to prevent too much vibration from the Drives to the chassis.

[@kurtb369]

@@PE4Doers perfect ! made the right choice on my install ... ;-)

[@PE4Doers]

@@kurtb369 I agree

[@tjzwall1005]

My io shield isn’t fitting?

[@PE4Doers]

Sometimes the case is a little warped, which would require a lot of extra effort. I find if I use one had on each side simultaneously I can eventually get it to snap in.

[@dawild.]

How should the tabs on the io shield go in ports?

[@PE4Doers]

along the outer edges of those ports, and never stick indie on of them

[@Rocketh11]

What if my motherboard comes with no screws for installing on the case?

[@PE4Doers]

They usually come with the case if purchased new, not with the motherboard. If not, there are many kits of screws available on Amazon, such as: amzn.to/3Iouvvp There are only two types that are normally used, usually M3 5,6,or 7mm.

[@SirFaceFone]

@@PE4Doers Can't we just use any screw that fits?

[@a1crypton856]

Whens the cable video for the motherboard coming out

[@PE4Doers]

WOW, you got me on that. I will need to get some additional exterior cables (now ordered) so that I can create that video in the best possible video conditions. Thanks for reminder.

[@charlesbayless4965]

Do you need the small orange washers ?

[@PE4Doers]

I haven't seen those provided with the cases lately. They are only used when the screw head or stud (under the motherboard) appears too close to one of the non-ground solder joints on the motherboard. I think I used one of them once a few years ago when I was installing an old motherboard in a new case.

[@strokey5284]

What can I do to not damage the Mobo with the standoffs? The io shield on my Mobo is pre-applied, meaning I have to push it to it's place, and it in return pushes back the alignment of the Mobo screw holders with the standoffs Help

[@PE4Doers]

AS long as you keep it tilted about 25 degrees, and push with a steady (but light ) pressure, you should not easily damage any of the lands under the motherboard.

[@strokey5284]

@@PE4Doers huh. I had done the exact thing multiple times to no avail. I eventually just took the rubbery backend of a screwdriver and lightly bent the io shield holder (which was pushing the Mobo out alignment) and that worked, finally allowing me to screw in the Mobo. Thanks for the reply anyways.

[@PE4Doers]

@@strokey5284 That sounds like you found the solution. Those little tabs have led to aggravation for me many times.

[@peacecntrlpops5077]

What pc case u have

[@PE4Doers]

That is a very inexpensive case - the DYI-BG01

[@Mr_Mannnnn]

Can your PC still run for a long time without iO shield?

[@PE4Doers]

Absolutely, you only risk getting more dust inside over time.

[@SORDGOG2]

what motherboard is that?

[@PE4Doers]

That a Gigabyte B365 HD3

[@andreivillanera4110]

How can I install standoffs

[@PE4Doers]

Do you mean so that the motherboard is farther away from the case, or simple to add or move one that came with the case?

[@DorkDiaryFan119]

nice

[@PE4Doers]

Thank you

[@tuff947]

My stud/screw aren’t fitting my mother board

[@PE4Doers]

Maybe you need to move the case studs to different locations.

[@tuff947]

@@PE4Doers I managed to take them out and screwed in 4 stand offs to the motherboard ☺️ I finished building

[@PE4Doers]

@@tuff947 Congratulations. You can tag yourself as a tinkerer, and eventually take over the World 😊

[@tuff947]

@@PE4Doers Tyty 😅

[@PE4Doers]

@@tuff947 Good luck

[@thekronic1989]

Looks like same fan I ordered

[@PE4Doers]

I am assuming you mean the Noctua NH-U9S CPU cooler. I was only testing that cooler on that motherboard, however it will be going into my XigmaNAS server when I upgrade it hardware. It's low-profile will work great in my 4U Rack Mounted server case.

[@thekronic1989]

@@PE4Doers yes I got the NH-U12A I'm building my first PC, think I have fake GPU due to AliExpress and not reviewing besides a KZbin video that claims they are legit

[@PE4Doers]

@@thekronic1989 WOW, I did not realize there were fakes floating around. I have purchased from AliExpress, but not anything expensive. (like 2.5" SSD)

[@thekronic1989]

@@PE4Doers sarcasm?

[@thekronic1989]

@@PE4Doers sarcasm?

[@callofdutynightmare7213]

🎉🎉🎉

[@PE4Doers]

I guess you don't approve, huh

[@callofdutynightmare7213]

I do I do I just don’t know how to install one

[@PE4Doers]

@@callofdutynightmare7213 Oh, sorry, I misunderstood. The first time you try to put one in it is difficult, then after that its not so bad. They really don't break that easily except for the small socket pins (which should have the protector on until just before you install the CPU).

[@callofdutynightmare7213]

Will have to give it a try

[@PE4Doers]

@@callofdutynightmare7213 OK, good luck.

[@kubye17]

Fatherboard

[@PE4Doers]

I never hear that one before.