Building computer: Casing for peripheral sockets is a pain?

Building computer: Casing for peripheral sockets is a pain?

I have a casing the covers the spacing between the peripheral socket which is standard to have when you buy a motherboard. My problem with these covers is that they have spokes that pushes the motherboard away so the sockets don't even come out of the covers. This also misaligns the screws on my atx motherboard with the holes in my computer case. I usually break these spokes so that i can align my motherboard correctly.

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Guest [Entry]

"Ok, that took a minute to understand what you were talking about. You're talking about the metal spring spokes on the motherboard faceplate around the edges. They are there to ensure a tight fit of the components. You are correct though, with some setups, they can be very annoying. It is ok to remove them if you want, but it is easier to just bend them down a bit so they do not provide so much resistance.

But, also, I believe with some motherboards, the contact points with the faceplate and the motherboard actually provide some grounding."

Guest [Entry]

"Sorry, not that easy for me to understand what you are asking.

Typically, you need to take out the panel that comes with your case - I go through hundreds of different Motherboards and Cases and I have never seen a case that has a panel that fitted any motherboard I use.

You really need to use a bit of force, but double check that you have not bent the surrounding area - it is usually a very tight fit and thin metal.

I personally usually put the case with the front up in the air, line up the panel with the hole and use a small mallet and strike a flat-head screwdriver in each corner. It ensures that it is in firmly.

Sometimes when building computers, as with using them ""brute force"" is useful!

If this is not what you were talking about, sorry but please restate your question and I will be happy to help further."