Need help quick

[Summerman]

Im building my computer right now and my case only came with 3 risers...is this a mistake? most guides say i need about 6. can anyone help me?

 

[Jamin43]

You should use as many as your Motherboard has holes for. Especially if you have an aftermarket heatsink on there.

My motherboard had 9 spacers and was screwed in at 9 points into the case for a standard ATX installation.

 

[Summerman]

i only have 3 though is that a mistake?

 

[Drenlin]

Yes it is

What case did you buy? Most good manufacturers will just send you the extra standoffs for free.

 

[Summerman]

do i need them though? like what will happen if i dont use these because my old computer didn't have them and its been running strong 5 years

 

[Drenlin]

Your old computer probably has them stamped into the case.

If you don't use them, then when you attach the motherboard, all of the solder points on the bottom touch the case. You'll short out your motherboard. So yes, you need those.

You can just run it without the case until you get standoffs.

 

[Summerman]

do you think a local comp store might carry a couple because they gotta be cheap

 

[Jamin43]

do you think a local comp store might carry a couple because they gotta be cheap

Yes, they are pretty cheap

TigerDirect 15 for $3.00

Kit for every screw

 

[wizle]

You can get them at Radioshack also

 

[Summerman]

my computer case already has like little bumps up and with the risers it is now too high up for it to fit the O/I slot...

 

[Summerman]

I'm gonna guess i don't need them then because when i put it on these little bumps it doesn't touch the bottom.

 

[Drenlin]

Post a pic?