are motherboard screws universal?<\/strong> They indeed are universal. All motherboards use standard M3*5 screws that go through the appropriate holes on the motherboard and then thread into the standoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNote that you have to use standoffs, which create a margin of space between your motherboard and case to avoid short-circuits or damage. Some cases have unique standoffs, but pretty much all cases use the standard ATX layout with standard standoffs. If you do not have motherboard screws, you can easily find them in any store or online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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