dolan Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I was looking at this post, and saw the guy mount his motherboard on a peice of cardboard lol. Surely this is an extreme fire hazard? Can someone tell me an alternative to attatching the motherboard to the case? or is the cardboard one safe? http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=187553 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/257417-fire-hazard/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
zammykoo Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I can see how cardboard will insulate heat inside the case, although I don't think it would be likely that it will cause a fire. I mean they have crazy things like this: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/02/ca...-on-plastic.php But to make the best temperature efficient scenario I'd use an aluminum panel. You can buy one of those popular Lian Li mobo trays, or make your own with a piece of aluminum sheet. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/257417-fire-hazard/#findComment-1686035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolan Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 Is it this? http://bandwidth.se/imgs/39/226/img6573.jpg That just transfers the problem onto the motherboard tray doesnt it? How would I attatch the motherboard try into the casing? P.S. Buying a G5 case tomorrow for £20 lols. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/257417-fire-hazard/#findComment-1686070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zammykoo Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Is it this? http://bandwidth.se/imgs/39/226/img6573.jpg That just transfers the problem onto the motherboard tray doesnt it? How would I attatch the motherboard try into the casing? P.S. Buying a G5 case tomorrow for £20 lols. That's probably it, I'm not sure exactly... eelhead knows. Maybe he can confirm. But most people drill holes into the tray and screw it onto the existing G5 stand offs. Then mount the mobo onto the tray (which has its own atx holes/stand offs) Another way is to ditch the tray all together and break off the G5 stand offs to be repositioned for atx and glued/epoxied onto the case. I am thinking of going this route as I want to reposition my mobo to the back of the case. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/257417-fire-hazard/#findComment-1686074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelhead Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 The cardboard in the first post link isn't so much as cardboard but a heavier type plastic and withstands heat good and well as insulates. I almost followed that build when I was first lurking about. The way you can do it is just do the motherboard tray and no cut mount with the jumpers like zammy is making or the cut method like I did. If you clicky my links you will see how its done the cut way. The mobo tray I used was a Mountain Mod tray with the two 80mm fan openings. The Linlian one was alway sold out every time I had looked so I went with a MM one. The MM one has 4 mounting holes at the inner side of the mobo tray, two at top and two at bottom. I used the G5's standoffs with some JB weld to affix the front edge of the mobo tray. The back of it of course would screw to the rear of the G5. It works out great because you make you cut smaller then the holes on the back side of the mobo tray and use the many perforated holes in the G5 as your screw holes Works out great! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/257417-fire-hazard/#findComment-1686105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolan Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 I see, I'll try and get that plastic material thing, or maybe aluminium BTW: Do I need a mATX board, or can I go with just an ATX with that build? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/257417-fire-hazard/#findComment-1686904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelhead Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 It depends on what kind of set up you are going with. I have a full ATX tray in mine and of course has to cut the upper shelf in order for it to fit. If you go with a mATX tray you will have less stuff to cut and make room for it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/257417-fire-hazard/#findComment-1687153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonestonne Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 If you're resting the motherboard on it even for bench testing, cardboard is perfect. It does not have a fire hazard, and it will not cause any problems at all. If you were to use any metal or any plastic, you run the risk of either short circuits or melting the plastic, both of which can cause major issues. Cases have motherboard standoffs for a reason. Also, wood is another great material to use for resting electronics on, and carries no fire hazard unless you're working near open flame, or flammable materials with a risk of ignition. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/257417-fire-hazard/#findComment-1692820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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