Really noob question...

[mVp24]

Wow guys, this is a really noob question but...do I need to use washers when installing my mobo? I ask because most guides online don't use them, on my first build I used them..

If I do need to use them the arrangement is as so:

standoff>washer>mobo>washer>screw into standoff

So basically one washer ontop of standoff, mobo sits on standoff + washer and screw with washer below head goes into mobo + standoff. Right?

Sorry for the newbness! Haven't removed a mobo for about a year and I want everything to work smoothly with my new project

 

[PV5150]

You won't be requiring any washers mate. Most new cases provide stand-off's and screws for motherboard installation and all motherboard traces are kept well away from screw holes.

 

[mVp24]

You won't be requiring any washers mate. Most new cases provide stand-off's and screws for motherboard installation and all motherboard traces are kept well away from screw holes.

Alright thanks PV!

 

[Stomly]

i`ve never used washers in any of my builds and not had a problem with a short so far.

 

[Rastalovich]

You won't be requiring any washers mate. Most new cases provide stand-off's and screws for motherboard installation and all motherboard traces are kept well away from screw holes.

Meh.

The whole mobo will get any required earthing via the point the i/o section touches the mobo tray in anycase.

I use washers mainly just out of habit and silly protection of screw vS entry point.

They aint necessary, but is a personal choice. UV ones would be kewl

 

[FarFarAway]

U don't need washers having worked with loads of modern motherboards none require it

 

[JN]

As above. Never used them, never had a problem. They're far to fiddly anyways

 

[mVp24]

Hooray for the zombie thread? I didn't use washers in my new build and it's fine.

 

[Toxcity]

Weird.. :eh:

I never knew anyone used washers... has it been done?

 

[AmBush]

I Use em all the time its become like a habit (& Since i had a dodgy MSI Board i put insulation tape on the underside)

Oddly enough i didn't use them when i replaced my mobo.