Mike187 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 So I bought a c70 to replace my old (and not big enough) cm storm enforcer mainly because I was switching to a custom watercolling setup and needed more room, plus the case is bad a$$. I started to mount my mobo and after about the 3rd screw i came to a standoff that was stripped. It was stripped from the start as I could not even tighten the screw at all even from the start (not from over tightning) I skipped over that hole and went to the next one and after a few more screws came to another stripped one. After I was done there were 3 or 4 (it was late last night, cant remember exact and at work so cant look) holes that did not have screws because they would not even hold a screw, completely stripped, it was like Corsair didnt even tap these standoffs they were so loose. So now I have this beautiful c70 with my motherboard mounted and computer put together with about 3 screws missing, the motherboard feels plenty secure but it still bothers me, and what was Corsairvthinking by using FIXED standoffs so I cant even replace them. Sure I can use a little plumbers tape/tinfoil/glue on the screw threads and secure the last few screws but I dont feel I should have to. I also am not fond of the idea of an RMA and having to take it apart, ship it out, and wait for a new one. Anyone else have this problem? What would you do? Go through with the RMA? just leave the holes empty? or use some glue/tape/etc. Also does anyone know if there actually is a way to replace one of the standoffs on this case? I mean Corsair must of realised that standoffs can be stripped, especially after multiple uses... Sorry bout the wall of text. Thanks! (I also posted this in cases section) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted May 7, 2013 Corsair Employees Share Posted May 7, 2013 Are you sure that you are using the right screw? They should be a 6/32 thread, if you are using the screws to mount a CD/DVD for example that will act as if it is stripped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike187 Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Positive, unfortunatly. I wish it was something so simple :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted May 8, 2013 Corsair Employees Share Posted May 8, 2013 Wow sorry I have not seen that happen before please use the link on the left and request an RMA and I will see it gets processed ASAP But please post the case number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike187 Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 *Sigh* looks like instead of going home tonight after work and finishing up/putting finishing touches on my newly built and custom watercooled rig, I will be going home to dis-assemble my newly built and custom water cooled rig. So, not what I planned on doing, why oh why did you have to use FIXED standoffs Corsair :mad: Thank you very much for your replies RAM GUY, I will start the RMA process and post case number. P.S, the case was bought through newegg who has a very simple RMA process, would it be better/quicker to RMA through newegg or through Corsair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted May 8, 2013 Corsair Employees Share Posted May 8, 2013 You can go through them but if they will not help you please let me know and I would disassemble the system till you have the replacement case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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