Cooling Radiator Screws for slim fans.
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Depends on what kind of radiator it is, what screws you need.
Usually you can find all kinds of screws on amazon or ebay... actually you can find pretty much every type of screw ever made in pretty much every online "supermarket"...
You just have to know the length and the type of thread!
Usually you can find all kinds of screws on amazon or ebay... actually you can find pretty much every type of screw ever made in pretty much every online "supermarket"...
You just have to know the length and the type of thread!
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There are 2 types of Screws:
UNC 6-32
M3
Thowes are the most common ones and if they are to long, get a Metalsaw in the hardware store or ask someone.
Or just buy the right length to begin withThere are 2 types of Screws:
UNC 6-32
M3
Thowes are the most common ones and if they are to long, get a Metalsaw in the hardware store or ask someone.
It's a 14mm Fan frame, normally the Screws are available in 5mm steps... so either they are to long ore a bit to short.Or just buy the right length to begin with
I happen to have one of of those... Just used four screws which I had lying around... Turns out they were perfect for the job!
Step 1.
Determine the thread and screw size. Enough guides online (example)
Step 2.
Find replacement screws either the right size or ones you can shorten. If you know what screw size and thread it has, you can visit the hardware store.
Step 3.
If your replacement screws are too long or you can't find replacements and want to sacrifice your original screws (I recommend finding replacements), you can shorten them properly with this kind of screw/wire stripper pliers:
Usually they come in Metric (M3) or Imperial (6-32), rarely both. Ideally use a matching nut, which you wind for enough down the screw so it can go in the pliers and after stripping you can remove it, possibly fixing a thread issue caused by cutting it.
If you have hardware stores nearby I would go and check their screw bins. I needed different rad screws for my 15mm thick fans as well as extra long ones for an externally mounted fan with added filter. The first store I went to had all the screws that I needed. Costed me less than 10 cents per screw, which was much cheaper than trying to get them online
Thanks man! I figured that a 0.75 in long screw is probably what I need. I have a Home Deport near me so Ill give it a try.
