Good budget rig for SH5/DCS Black Shark?

AngusJS · 11-15-10, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Arclight

Good build, I must say. Well balanced.

You know where to post if you need any help.

The case instructions say that I should put in 9 standoffs for my ATX motherboard, but the board instructions say that there are only six points where it should be screwed in. Should I put all the standoffs in, or only 6?

Should I install the CPU and heatsink first, and then put it in the case, or vice versa?

Thanks

antikristuseke · 11-16-10, 06:39 AM

It i a matter of prerence, I suppose, But I prefer to first put the mobo in the case, then attach heatsing.

As for standoffs, use all you can, they don't hurt.

AngusJS · 11-16-10, 10:06 AM

After wrestling with the heatsink, I've finally put the mobo into the case...only to find that there's a 1/8" / 3.17 mm gap between the I/O shield and the sockets. The board seems to be sitting more or less well on the standoffs, and I think all the sockets will be accessible. So I guess it's alright?

And I guess you're supposed to leave the tabs on the I/O shield on? What purpose do they serve?

Naturally, neither the motherboard or the case manual even mention the I/O shield.

Arclight · 11-16-10, 02:13 PM

The shield should click into place when you push it into position from the inside of the case. I always put in the board first, and loosely fasten the screws. Then I push the board back against the plate slightly and fasten the screws further. A bit of a gap won't hurt, but it should be minimal.

And yeah, use the spacers you have. Full atx boards have 9, mini-atx has 6 iirc.

Not sure what you're refering to with tabs.

AngusJS · 11-17-10, 01:07 PM

Done! Thanks for the help guys!

The worst part was connecting all those cables. I felt like Medusa's hairdresser when I had to wrangle with that unholy mess of cords sprouting from the PSU.

Seth8530 · 11-25-10, 10:20 PM

Hahah i feel ya bro, I have the amd 955 and i was able to get her up to 3.68 at 51 C max temp. from its stock of 3.2... im sure the 965 OC's like a champ too ( :

11-16-10, 02:13 PM	#4
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	The shield should click into place when you push it into position from the inside of the case. I always put in the board first, and loosely fasten the screws. Then I push the board back against the plate slightly and fasten the screws further. A bit of a gap won't hurt, but it should be minimal. And yeah, use the spacers you have. Full atx boards have 9, mini-atx has 6 iirc. Not sure what you're refering to with tabs. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

11-25-10, 10:20 PM	#6
Seth8530 Captain Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 546 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Hahah i feel ya bro, I have the amd 955 and i was able to get her up to 3.68 at 51 C max temp. from its stock of 3.2... im sure the 965 OC's like a champ too ( : __________________

11-16-10, 06:39 AM	#2
antikristuseke Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Estland Posts: 4,330 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	It i a matter of prerence, I suppose, But I prefer to first put the mobo in the case, then attach heatsing. As for standoffs, use all you can, they don't hurt.

11-16-10, 10:06 AM	#3
AngusJS Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 746 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	After wrestling with the heatsink, I've finally put the mobo into the case...only to find that there's a 1/8" / 3.17 mm gap between the I/O shield and the sockets. The board seems to be sitting more or less well on the standoffs, and I think all the sockets will be accessible. So I guess it's alright? And I guess you're supposed to leave the tabs on the I/O shield on? What purpose do they serve? Naturally, neither the motherboard or the case manual even mention the I/O shield.

11-17-10, 01:07 PM	#5
AngusJS Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 746 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Done! Thanks for the help guys! The worst part was connecting all those cables. I felt like Medusa's hairdresser when I had to wrangle with that unholy mess of cords sprouting from the PSU.