Is it ok if 2 of my motherboard standoffs are missing?

[shortlinus69]

I have an ASrock B550 PRO4 and this cheap dogwater case called the "Ant-esports ice-110"

2 of the standoffs I was provided with do not fit in the case holes properly. One was at a slight angle and I tried installing my motherboard in and noticed something was off

and upon trying to remove the motherboard, the 2 case standoffs also came off.

I am 90% sure it isn't the standoffs' problem, but rather the case's.

What do I do?

[Tetras]

Which ones are missing?

 

It is generally not a problem while installing the PC, but when removing components (e.g. RAM, power connectors, graphics card) then it may be an issue if the board isn't held down properly.

[ItTakes2ToMango]

Probably but it'd be better if you didn't do that

 

You could get a tool from home depot or lowes to make new grooves for like $10-20

[jaslion]

It's normally not a problem. The fact you get a mesh box + fans for that price is honestly impressive even if the build quality is kinda ass

[manikyath]

it only poses a problem when plugging in something around the area the standoff is supposed to support.

[shortlinus69]

16 hours ago, Tetras said:

Which ones are missing?

 

It is generally not a problem while installing the PC, but when removing components (e.g. RAM, power connectors, graphics card) then it may be an issue if the board isn't held down properly.

They are like...the middle and the last standoffs after the IO shield. The board kinda wonks when I plug in cables.

(Also I just noticed I forgot to screw another standoff, that also doesn't fit. Silly old me)

Edited October 21, 2023 by shortlinus69

[shortlinus69]

16 hours ago, ItTakes2ToMango said:

Probably but it'd be better if you didn't do that

 

You could get a tool from home depot or lowes to make new grooves for like $10-20

I have like 3 groovers but like none, of them fit. 2 of them are too big, one just slides through the hole.

Again, what do I do?

[RevGAM]

Contact the vendor or manufacturer to get the proper parts. 

[ItTakes2ToMango]

On 10/21/2023 at 5:16 AM, shortlinus69 said:

I have like 3 groovers but like none, of them fit. 2 of them are too big, one just slides through the hole.

Again, what do I do?

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On 10/21/2023 at 8:32 AM, RevGAM said:

Contact the vendor or manufacturer to get the proper parts. 

 

 

If you know the mm, you could probably order a groover or groover kit that includes the right size. I never found that I had to spend too much for any individual hand tool for fixing my computer parts and accessories. Generally costs less than paying for a replacement

 

That being said - return items for refund/replacement > everything else