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Is there something wrong with my case?

Dardeyn
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3 hours ago, Dardeyn said:

No, I've read that motherboard standoffs can fry motherboard and since they are connected to case which lights up my neon screwdriver, it worries me that case might be under electrical current.

Motherboard standoffs exist to prevent the shorts that could occur if the board were touching the motherboard tray. 

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I'm planning to get new motherboard in a few days, kind of worried about those short circuit stuff I've read online.

For some time I will have to use old no-name case and I've noticed that my neon screwdriver lights up if I touch screws on case or metal parts inside.

I don't feel any electricity under hand though. Can this be a problem?

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What short-circuit stuff? Are you reading about the NZXT H1 fire hazard?

Corps aren't your friends. "Bottleneck calculators" are BS. Only suckers buy based on brand. It's your PC, do what makes you happy.  If your build meets your needs, you don't need anyone else to "rate" it for you. And talking about being part of a "master race" is cringe. Watch this space for further truths people need to hear.

 

 

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15 minutes ago, Middcore said:

What short-circuit stuff? Are you reading about the NZXT H1 fire hazard?

No, I've read that motherboard standoffs can fry motherboard and since they are connected to case which lights up my neon screwdriver, it worries me that case might be under electrical current.

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2 minutes ago, Dardeyn said:

No, I've read that motherboard standoffs can fry motherboard and since they are connected to case which lights up my neon screwdriver, it worries me that case might be under electrical current.

pretty sure mobo standoffs are not conductive.

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3 hours ago, Dardeyn said:

No, I've read that motherboard standoffs can fry motherboard and since they are connected to case which lights up my neon screwdriver, it worries me that case might be under electrical current.

Motherboard standoffs exist to prevent the shorts that could occur if the board were touching the motherboard tray. 

Corps aren't your friends. "Bottleneck calculators" are BS. Only suckers buy based on brand. It's your PC, do what makes you happy.  If your build meets your needs, you don't need anyone else to "rate" it for you. And talking about being part of a "master race" is cringe. Watch this space for further truths people need to hear.

 

 

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