Motherboard stand-offs

[LadyQuake]

Hi

The motherboard im getting says use the 9 holes in the board.

I have a Jeantech Case few years old now but uses clip-on stand-offs as pics below, they spring-out in the hole in case.

I cant find them for sale anywhere, not even ebay!

I have 8 of them would that be ok?

Anyone know a place that sells them? Or has any to sell? Im in the UK but would consider buying them abroad as light to send.

I tried emailing Jeantech but their parts email from website got returned as doesnt exist.

PICS of my stand-off

thanks
Shirl

 

[redduc900]

Having 1 missing stand-off shouldn't be an issue, as long as the one missing isn't located next to adjacent DIMM slots, PCI / PCI-E slots, the 20 / 24-pin power connector, etc... basically not right next to any board components that require firm seating of cards or connectors. For example the lower RH corner of the board, adjacent to the front panel connector pins, would be a good place to locate the missing stand-off.

 

[LadyQuake]

Hi

Good idea, ill leave that bottom right one empty.

thanks
Shirl

 

[trents]

Be careful when removing and repositioning those spring clip standoffs. If you bend or twist them out of shape they won't stay put in the holes.

 

[LadyQuake]

I can understand why they dont do them anymore, don't think they will fall out but they do slightly move even the ones I havent moved. Ill try and stretch the clips from the other side as I can take out the motherboard tray.

Shirl

 

[trents]

Yeah, it's not a good system. I recently wrestled with a case with those kind of standoffs. I eventually threw it away. They tend to be used on cheap no-name cases and are not meant to be resused. At some point you might consider investing in a better case with several fans and good airflow.

 

[Nebulous]

Those clip style stand-offs look similar to the ones Lian Li uses.