That's perfectly matched! LOL...
Like I said before, inserting RAM 1st then GPU will fix your problem.

But, I think AsRock should take concern about this issue. Because most high-end GPUs come with backplate nowadays.

but i have to remove one of the gpu back plate screw.. if u noticed, there is a hole below blue ram slot.. that is the screw should be..

Aren't it a standard problem for mATX or smaller mobo?

I mean aren't the dimension and position of 1st PCIE length fixed?

Not sure if any manufacturers able to move the position of RAM slots upwards a little.

before this im using h97m-itx/ac, no problem regarding this..

They can I think. Each motherboard has different layout.

Moreover, some models even don't have "openable" bottom or top latches for their DIMM(RAM) Slots.
By using something like this, it save a little bit more spaces. Maybe around 3-5mm, which is enough for a screw cap to fit through.
Example:
ASUS P8P67-M Pro, RAM Slots Top Latches are "openable", bottom latches aren't.


This post has been edited by DarkSilver: Feb 4 2015, 03:04 AM

I still think the issue about the standard RAM placement.


As above, you will see that the 1st PCIE slot is full size (common practice for mATX mobo). If you take a look clearly, the RAM slots just behind the top screws hole.

For your previous board, it's RAM is place same distant as if the top screws hole, hence more clearance.


This post has been edited by Human10: Feb 4 2015, 03:01 AM

Yup, you are right, the most practical solution available now is single side latching RAM.


This post has been edited by Human10: Feb 4 2015, 03:02 AM

The screw hole is not necessary to be on top of the RAM slots.
Example here, http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/MAXIMUS_VI_GENE/

And, it's using "LOCKED" Latch at the bottom to save spaces.

I had the same problem with the ECS Z97i-Drone as well.

So the problem is not because of motherboard layout, but the gpu backplate too thick right..

cons ASRock H97 Pro4

red @ the hole too near with the heat-sink so when screw need to be careful!

yellow @ when open the latch will hit the capacitor

blue @ wrong position USB 3.0 header cause the connector cable will be blocked if the GPU thickness is more than 45mm (mine 40mm so just nice only) sweat.gif

FYI, NZXT H440 USB 3.0 connector cable is totally loosen which can't really attached securely.

This post has been edited by ngkhanmein: Feb 4 2015, 11:29 AM


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Wow, amazing feedback guys! Thank you.

I'm sure the HQ would be delighting to see the response.

just get my asrock z77 extreme 4
mind i know need to install what driver ?
the xusb like no use

http://www.asrock.com/feature/XFast/xfastusb/index.asp

quite useful but too bad my mobo don't support it.

Regarding my problem with asrock h97m pro4 motherboard and leadtek gtx 970 hurricane, I just found out, because of the ram slot touching the gpu backplate, i can see the gpu pcb is BENDING. I had to remove the gpu backplate completely to avoid this.. Take notes to potential buyer for this two item which is not compatiable..
Removing GPU backplate wil give about 2cm clearance between gpu pcb and ram slot.

hmm
the xfastlan
got use ma?
the software xfastusb
quite annoying actually

oh
i think my mobo is ok
no problem

xfastlan is useful if u connect internet with LAN. go for asrock website dl the latest one which u got use often if not u can ignored it.

yup
i got use
but dunno how to configure
it like just show my current internet speed

what board u use?

z77 extreme 4 ^^