Mobo Question

[grald]

I am looking to build a new comp.. I noticed there is always a circular ring that comes with the screws (kinda looks like a magnet but it isn't). The first comp I built, I never used it, and now I'm wondering if it is important and where does it go (what is it used for)? Sorry for the noob'ish question. I tried searching for it and what it's used for, I can't find it since I don't even know the name of it. :laugh: Thanks in advance.

[randomperson21]

sorta plastic/ paper-ish looking? its a spacer. Isolates your mobo from the case. I've never really used them, but they don't hurt.

[prime95]

no its not that -- I know what he's talking about but i can't remember what its called/used for :P

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Search for: toroid/toroidal/torus

[r00n]

These rings are made of ferrite, a semi-magnetic substance made from iron oxide (rust) alloyed with other metals.
Their purpose is to reduce electromagnetic interference and radio-frequency interference which is present in the wires that should run through them.

[pt]

sorta plastic/ paper-ish looking? its a spacer. Isolates your mobo from the case. I've never really used them, but they don't hurt.

a p4c800 deluxe from a friend was in my house and a it smelled burned when i went to see it closely, a spark came out from the place underneath the screw and burned a cap or somethng
i strongy recommend to use those:ohwell:

[randomperson21]

a p4c800 deluxe from a friend was in my house and a it smelled burned when i went to see it closely, a spark came out from the place underneath the screw and burned a cap or somethng
i strongy recommend to use those:ohwell:

hmm my ecs never came with them. cheap.
oh well, 1.5years and its still workin. i'm not complaining.