Asus K8V problem

[Kishan]

Hi guys,
First post, but I am knowledgable about computers though, or so I thought before I built my amd 64 machine. I have ther K8v SE Mobo from Asus and there is a metal plate on the bottom, where the heatsink retainer clips screw into. Due to this, the mobo can't sit flush on the case (my case) and it bends, therefore my PCI Wifi card can't plug in. Please help me!!!
Thanks,
Kishan
edit: my case http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=11-124-060&depa=0

 

[ZoNtO]

Are you using standoffs on the bottom part? Maybe that would elevate it enough.... My bundle is in the mail right now, I hope I don't have the same problem. Do you *have* to use the heatsink retention plate or is that optional? I wouldn't think the HSF would be that heavy ya know!

 

[mechBgon]

Originally posted by: KPSHAH316
Hi guys,
First post, but I am knowledgable about computers though, or so I thought before I built my amd 64 machine. I have ther K8v SE Mobo from Asus and there is a metal plate on the bottom, where the heatsink retainer clips screw into. Due to this, the mobo can't sit flush on the case (my case) and it bends, therefore my PCI Wifi card can't plug in. Please help me!!!
Thanks,
Kishan
edit: my case http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=11-124-060&depa=0

You must use standoffs with any ATX motherboard. Photos showing what it should look like and the full-sized photo of the mobo on standoffs, a K8V Deluxe in fact