minus-squareStatlerWaldorf@vlemmy.nettoTechnology@beehaw.org•Planning on building a PC, anything I should know?linkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·2 years agoBefore mounting your motherboard, double-check the number of screws/standoffs you need, then make sure all the standoffs match up with the holes in the motherboard. I misaligned one once and shorted out a motherboard. linkfedilink
minus-squareStatlerWaldorf@vlemmy.nettoTechnology@beehaw.org•Reddit habit is hard to break.linkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·2 years agoSame here. It was equal parts freeing and uncomfortable. Recommend https://redact.dev/ for anyone looking to do the same. linkfedilink
Before mounting your motherboard, double-check the number of screws/standoffs you need, then make sure all the standoffs match up with the holes in the motherboard.
I misaligned one once and shorted out a motherboard.