Asus Maximus IV Formula (Armor issue)

HomZ · 27 Feb 2014 at 09:07

Hi guys, I've started with a new build the other day and one of the issues I have run into is mounting my motherboard into a Corsair 750D

It appears the fixed stand off locations which I screw the board into are not playing nice with the armor that Asus put onto this board, I have taken the armor off the back of the motherboard and the board fits fine and screws down as it should, question is will removing this armor affect my temps as I noticed when I removed it there was some thermal pads on the back, they are directly under where the water block feature is for this motherboard, as I am watercooling the board Im hoping this wont mater but not entirley sure what those pads are meant to be cooling, ? If needs be I can pick up some more thermal tape and heatsinks.

Could anyone shed any light for me

Thanks

baldmonk · 27 Feb 2014 at 17:35

you can definitely get in with the back intact you just have to push down till you can get a hold on the thread.

setter · 27 Feb 2014 at 18:00

This is a known issue with this board and the 750d case. Few people ran into the same issues here.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/sh...ghlight=asus+maximus+VI+formula,+corsair+750d

But i suspect that removing the rear armor wouldnt effect performance.

ASUS|Mr_Orange · 4 Mar 2014 at 11:11

Hi HomZ,

It should be fine, the thermal pads are to aid cooling they're in no way critical to cooling the motherboard. The rear fortifier also provides extra rigidity, but again isn't necessary.

HTH