This is the second time this has happened to me... So far it seems to be a trend with NZXT cases anyways basically what happens is it seems like the motherboard is too low so when I go to install the GPU it goes into the slot and clicks in but the screw holes don't line up with the case so I have to physically push the back of case in to line up the holes and then screw it in which in turn I'm sure puts pressure on the GPU and motherboard which bothers me but so far both builds have ran fine this way. I googled this and others have had this issue and say its slightly normal but I wanted other opinions heres a picture of whats happening:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v351/lusky14/Mobile Uploads/20160316_230245_zpsmmgc5e4y.jpg
So basically the part that slides in between the motherboard and case is even with the back of the case but as it moves up towards the screw hole portion it starts to taper off with the back of the case. It is much less visable in the S340 case vs the H440 case (the h440 it was like a quarter inch gap.) but I'm just wondering if this is normal or anyone else has had this?
I've never really noticed it until now with NZXT cases but I've read that it happens with other cases too, should I just leave it since its not as bad or should I opt for a RMA on the case? I used the standoffs that came with the case and I used the screws that came with the case so it cannot be user error I've done over 10 builds in my time with no issues.
Heres how bad it was in the H440, so I know it's not user error because this is the SECOND time it has happened with completely different components...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v351/lusky14/Mobile Uploads/20160113_164749_zpsrkxa5kv5.jpg
As you can see it tapers off from the bottom to the screw holes. I'm assuming this is normal or most people just don't notice it but to me it seems like poor quality and it shouldn't happen. I have also read alot of people have had this problem and a few have even reported NZXT cases having this. Is this normal will I break anything? it doesnt seem normal but 2 completely different builds have had this issue and its all over google can someone give me insight? I mean I dont have to man handle the GPU and case to get it mounted but the holes are slightly off kilter and you can tell the card is angled slightly against the PCI bracket.
/edit I've searched google and it seems like a common issue: https://linustechtips.com/main/topi...rd-wont-fit-in-correctly-with-the-screw-slot/
I'm just wondering if anyone here has to push on the back of the case to make the screw holes line up sometimes and I'm wondering if theres ever a slant in there like in my pictures. If It's normal then I won't worry about it just don' want to break anything Pc seems to be running great regardless.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v351/lusky14/Mobile Uploads/20160316_230245_zpsmmgc5e4y.jpg
So basically the part that slides in between the motherboard and case is even with the back of the case but as it moves up towards the screw hole portion it starts to taper off with the back of the case. It is much less visable in the S340 case vs the H440 case (the h440 it was like a quarter inch gap.) but I'm just wondering if this is normal or anyone else has had this?
I've never really noticed it until now with NZXT cases but I've read that it happens with other cases too, should I just leave it since its not as bad or should I opt for a RMA on the case? I used the standoffs that came with the case and I used the screws that came with the case so it cannot be user error I've done over 10 builds in my time with no issues.
Heres how bad it was in the H440, so I know it's not user error because this is the SECOND time it has happened with completely different components...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v351/lusky14/Mobile Uploads/20160113_164749_zpsrkxa5kv5.jpg
As you can see it tapers off from the bottom to the screw holes. I'm assuming this is normal or most people just don't notice it but to me it seems like poor quality and it shouldn't happen. I have also read alot of people have had this problem and a few have even reported NZXT cases having this. Is this normal will I break anything? it doesnt seem normal but 2 completely different builds have had this issue and its all over google can someone give me insight? I mean I dont have to man handle the GPU and case to get it mounted but the holes are slightly off kilter and you can tell the card is angled slightly against the PCI bracket.
/edit I've searched google and it seems like a common issue: https://linustechtips.com/main/topi...rd-wont-fit-in-correctly-with-the-screw-slot/
I'm just wondering if anyone here has to push on the back of the case to make the screw holes line up sometimes and I'm wondering if theres ever a slant in there like in my pictures. If It's normal then I won't worry about it just don' want to break anything Pc seems to be running great regardless.
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