Case MB Question

[daddog]

Forgive the quality of drawing. That was never my strong point.

Here is a simple diagram that pertains to my question.



The top drawing is what I have experienced before with the systems I have built over the years. The MB rests on the brass risers you screw into the case and then you screw the MB in to the brass risers with a paper washer between the screw and the MB.

The case I bought I can’t use brass risers. The case has little mounds or bumps that rise up and I have to screw into those. The MB is resting directly on the bottom of the case.

Is that OK???

[Malap]

You know Daddog, i have never come across that before, all mine have had the brass risers.

[daddog]

Ya I am not going any further with the build till I know for sure.

I also posted on the HTC forums.

[Partagas]

Daddog,

  If these "bumps" are already threaded for you then I don't see the harm. They do match up to the holes on the
MB ...right. Are you worried about shorting out the MB ?  It just looks to me like a cheaper way to manufacture a MB as to not have to supply those costly brass standoffs    Probably a penny or 2 savings in making the case. The pre-made holes in MB's should be chassis
ground anyway. I thing you are ok. If you don't feel comfortable then use paper or vinyl washers on top and bottom of the MB

[daddog]

I thing you are ok. If you don't feel comfortable then use paper or vinyl washers on top and bottom of the MB

Ah that is a good idea.

[Ghosth]

That seems to be the new standard for lower end cases dd.
My last one was like that also.

I do agree about a small square of duct or elec tape across each riser.
As it will help prevent a short if there is a riser where the MB maker didn't expect one.

[daddog]

Ya that is what I did. Removed the MB and then placed some electrical tape on each riser and then screwed it back down.

I have just about everything wired and ready to go. Tonight I will put in the DVD, Vid card and might fire it up.