Motherboard standoff screws are machine screws, so how do I fasten those to wood securely? Can I forgo standoffs entirely since wood isn’t conductive?

Also, I’m looking at a spare Radeon RX 5600 right now and I can’t find any holes that would make suitable mounting points (RX 7900 XTX is what I actually plan to mount).

I see an L-bracket under the PSU so at least that one looks straightforward at least.

Edit: It looks like that PCIe ribbon comes with a mounting bracket attached. Maybe that’s how they did it here.

  • DigitalDilemma@lemmy.mlEnglish
    3·
    30 days ago

    Just wood screws. You don’t need inserts unless you’re looking to make it more complicated. Pilot-hole first, then screw. You don’t need to worry about earthing the board.

    I’ve been running motherboards on plywood for over a decade. (Actually, much longer. I built a plywood case back in the 90s) Okay, more horizontal than this and less aesthetically pleasing, but that’s because I put them in a noiseproofed cupboard. The only real tricky bit is supporting a heavy GPU if you have one. Otherwise it is simply a case of fixing them to a piece of wood so they can’t move around.

    Oh, and keep cats away.

    • TankieTanuki [he/him]@hexbear.netOPEnglish
      2·
      28 days ago

      Mounting the GPU securely is currently my greatest concern.

      The cats problem crossed my mind. I have a big CPU cooler assembly which would make a tempting ledge for cats to jump and perch on. I’ve considered putting a plexiglass covering over it for that reason.