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Solved: Choosing the right case for my mobo

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  1. steven1350

    steven1350 Thread Starter

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    I was just looking online for a case, as I am building a new system. However, after looking at several pics, I noticed something pretty alarming :(

    This is the back of my motherboard (supposedly ATX)
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    And this is the back of a generic ATX case
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    As I was noticing, the connectors not seem to line up, especially the sound card. Is there a certain type of case I should be looking for, or am I missing something:confused::confused::confused::confused:

    **I guess I should add my motherboard is an ASUS P5N-D
     
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    Your motherboard comes with an IO plate. You remove the standard IO plate from the case and use the one supplied with the board.
     
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    BTW I hope you are not trying to install something like a dell, hp, compaq, etc into a standard atx case.
     
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    *sigh*. I feel like a tard now :( . Seems so obvious now

    Thanks for the help,
     
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  5. crjdriver

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    No problem. There was a time when I could not figure out how to install a motherboard into a case. Everyone starts somewhere.
     
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    BTW here is a short description on how to mount a board in a new case or install a new board into your case.
    How to mount a new board in a case

    1) Remove the IO plate from the back of the case.
    2) Place the board in the case and use something like a sharpie or a pencil to mark the case where you will need to install the standoffs.
    3) Remove the board and install the standoffs.
    4) Install the IO plate
    5) Place the board on the standoffs and slide it into the IO plate. Secure it with the screws provided with the case.
     
    crjdriver, Apr 9, 2008
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