Backplates essential?
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If you mean this bit then I don't think it matters. I have built loads of computers and not used this bit mainly beacause I kept the same case and upgraded the innards and the backplate is always different to the plug and socket layouts.
I think it makes the back look prettier and stops anyone from poking stuff in other than thaat I don't think it does anything it's, usually, too flimsy to actually support anything.
I think it makes the back look prettier and stops anyone from poking stuff in other than thaat I don't think it does anything it's, usually, too flimsy to actually support anything.
Running without a backplate increases the risk of the board shorting against the case. Honestly as long as the board is well seated and screwed down it should be okay. Jut take care when using the plugs in the back. Might check eBay for an I/O panel for that motherboard.
Personally I would have thought that there would be a much greater chance of the board shorting to the case if a backplat is used. The backplate is metal and is attached to the case. The thickness of the plate would bring any components that might short closer to a place where they could short. But that is only my opinion.
Intel_man
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The Rear I/O panel is for EMI shielding for the most part. The panel may be made out of a metallic material, but is properly grounded with the case itself so it will not cause increase risk of shorting out.
Laquer Head
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Yes, thats why they are always included with a new motherboard from the manufacturer. It's all a conspiracy to get people to use the I/O shield, short out their board, get the runaround during RMA process, and then eventually a new board is purchased out of pure frustration.
Laquer Head
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Your gonna have a bad time......
Agent Smith
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You might be able to find one on eBay.
mistersprinkles
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It's an i/o shield, not a back plate. Back plates are what some mfg's put on the back of video cards. No motherboard comes with a back plate.
Yes. Because I/O shields are not removable and who needs to ground the motherboard? That would just be stupid.
Methinks you need to stop giving "advice"
Yes. Because I/O shields are not removable and who needs to ground the motherboard? That would just be stupid.
Methinks you need to stop giving "advice"
The Sabertooth line comes with one, makes the board feel super rigid
mistersprinkles
Active Member
True.
Laquer Head
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Asus ROG Maximus Formula has one also...ROG Armor I think it's called..The Sabertooth line comes with one, makes the board feel super rigid
You don't really need one. I guess it help alittle with air flow, keeps air from just blowing out. Other then that I guess it keeps morons from cramming things into the back, lol.
mistersprinkles
Active Member
It grounds the board to the case. FFS man...
Most boards have grounding points on the mounting screw locations and also the ground wires on the ATX connector.
Yeah, the Power Connectors and Standoffs ground the board to the case.
mistersprinkles
Active Member
And the I/O shield grounds the rear I/O.
ramirez
Member
Dunno, I have built systems without the I/O shield and never had issues. I'd be more worried about building my PC from scratch and static discharging off of my hands more than I would worry about not having the I/O shield. I remember the first time I stuck my hand in my son's PC to upgrade some RAM sticks and "BAM" fried one of the sticks from static off my wedding ring......was so pissed that day for being in a hurry to swap them out and not taking the necessary precautions.