Reddit mentions: The best replacement computer screws

I chose to go with the i9 myself though there are those who min/max dollar to performance ratios and all that sort of thing and I have no problem with that. But for myself what I have learned is to always buy more than you currently need because you will grow into it. That has served me well so I stick to it. My thermals are really great and I rarely throttle so I am happy with the i9.

As for the areas to address thermal it will not void your warranty. These changes actually will extend the life of your rig so it is a good thing. Here are some things that will help you out as the process is fairly simple assuming you have a modest amount of computer knowledge and confidence:

Thermal:

https://www.ultrabookreview.com/14875-fix-throttling-xps-15/

Backplate Screws:

You will want to replace these immediately because eventually they will strip. Use the M2*3 from this kit because they are the traditional crosshead screw top and not the Torx. As a bonus these look nicer since they are black.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FTI8TM8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If one of your original torx screws strip take a small drill bit and go slightly into the head of the screw. This will create a small cone shaped hole in the top of the screw so now your screwdriver will have something to grip. Then use a torx screwdriver or similar to remove it by using generous amounts of pressure. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MUJU33S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

I highly recommend that you upgrade to the premium support plus option because it will cover you better should you ever require repairs. Do not buy from Dell unless you upgrade to this support option.

As for a review you can find any number of sites that will tell you how awesome this rig is. But if you want to read a legitimate review from a guy who gives you the good, the bad, and the ugly try this one. This review is 100% accurate and is supported by these threads and the issues people have come across. But I would say don't let this stop you from your purchase, just be prepared that it may take some time like it did for me to get a fully working unit. You may however be one of the fortunate ones to get a good unit out of the box.

https://www.ultrabookreview.com/23071-xps-15-9570-review-follow-up-3-months-later/

Lastly you may be interested in a post I previously made:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Dell/comments/9m6t59/should_you_purchase_from_dell_the_good_and_the/

The QBX manual leaves much to be desired.

The hardware (screws) provided seem like a grab bag and may not work too well.

A really great case for $50...but buy your own screws, thumb screws, etc. the bottom/floor screw holes for the 120mm fans just fall right out. These rubber fan mounts below work much better:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H9905KA/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Again, the case is great. My problem with the ODD is that is seemed to fit snugly in the tray....but it could actually go further in, by about 1-inch. With the ODD in its tray further, the tray itself could be put back into the case and line up properly with existing screw holes.

Lots of cable management too. I would buy this case again, but wouldn't recommend for first time builders. Only fits 1 3.5" HDDdrive but 4 2.5" SSDs. It says the top of the case supports 2x120mm fans but given the power cable that connects to the power supply, YMMV. I put 1 120mm fan on the bottom and top. Rear and front both have 80mm fans.

I strongly recommend and SFX PSU like the SF600 and an ATX-to-SFX bracket. The extra space saved makes for a cleaner case.

Will post pics when my phanteks PWM hub comes in. I want to give fix up some cables.

Any questions, please ask.

I've been thoroughly impressed by the Corsair fans I purchased (2x 2pack of 120mm ML), and therefore I don't hesitate to recommend Corsair for CPU cooling as well. I'd suggest this one: https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Hydro-Performance-Liquid-Cooler/dp/B00FZHWFEW/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1505845460&sr=1-3&keywords=corsair%2Bcpu%2Bcooler&th=1

Comes w/ dual fans out of the box so you don't have to use miss matched fans for the sandwich, but the sandwich does make a difference. You'll be cool as ice w/ this, but you'll also likely need to remove the bracket that holds the fan in currently depending on how it's set up now. Also, it can be a little difficult screwing through the mesh cage @ the top of the unit, and I've found that the rubber attachments: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H9905KA/ref=psdc_3012917011_t1_B01M4LVBY2

...work very nice. I don't believe they come w/ the Corsair cooler, however there should be some in your stock PC case fan you could use as you won't be using the top fan anymore if you purchase this cooler.


Whatever you end up getting just keep in mind that fan size is 120mm.

Personally I have a liquid cooler on my GPU, and was able to somehow get it up to the top. Just saying I have some experience on the matter w/ the same unit.

It should come with everything you need. The screws are included with the case. You can buy kits on amazon though that have a bunch of extra.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I4SOVDG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bought one of those recently, worked pretty well, but you should get everything you need.

On your build it looks pretty good, might consider getting the i5-7500 instead, it is a tad bit faster and $15 more.

Also if you aren't purchasing this thing literally right away you might be best waiting for Ryzen in 2 weeks. They will be selling i7 class processors at i5 prices if all the leaks are true. Intel will likely need to adjust and even if you go with that build it will be cheaper in 2-3 weeks. Up to you. I wouldn't expect any major changes in speed from AMD, but most likely a big shake up in cost that will beneficial.

This Noctua NH-L9i low profile is only 37mm high in total height including fan. It is compatible with AM4 socket so it would be enough to cool your Ryzen 2700. You could even overclock that CPU with this cooler because Noctua coolers are very powerful and I had the intel version on my i5 4690k (not overclocked) and it was fine. Question though if you are having a case that can accommodate a power supply why only have one where the GPU only draws power from the motherboard? You can get a Corsair SFX 600 watt PSU that is very small. Or you could go with the HDplex 400 watt PSU which is an AC-ATX power supply. It comes with all the necessary cables and relies on an external power brick like a Dell 330 watt laptop charger. However, Hdplex have released a 400 watt DC-DC power supply that you can connect to their low profile PSU. Or you could get a flex power supply which is internal but slightly more expensive then SFX.

This cheap kit of screws, standoffs, and washers has all the necessary screws and standoffs for most cases: https://www.amazon.com/ASIV-Standoffs-Assortment-Motherboard-Assembling/dp/B076Z7R2TC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=motherboard+screw+kit+pc+case&qid=1550615403&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1 and is under $10. Yes metal parts can touch the power supply because all good quality power supplies are grounded within themselves to the electrical wire that goes to the wall so you won't get a shock or short your system. You don't need WiFi antennas if you plan to use Ethernet from your home router. If not you can easily find a generic USB-WiFi adapter that plugs into a USB slot and most are very low profile nowadays meaning it would be completely hidden. I take you plan to use a riser cable to make the GPU flat or are you using a low profile GPU so the case is shorter?

My only advice is to make lots of airholes for your case. To save drilling the wood you can use a jig saw or electric saw to cut out a round or square hole big enough to fit a 120mm computer case fan which are relatively cheap on Amazon or elsewhere. You can then drill holes for the fan screws or even mount the fan with double sided tape on the inside of the holes depending how big you cut the holes. Then you can add dust filters if you want to protect your fingers.

> Also as a side note, what are those rubber things on the corners of the fan?

They're used instead of screws, to reduce vibration from the fan. Like these.

If you're sure about your measurements, you can fit a 49mm thick 120mm radiator like this one.

Probably not with two fans (25mm+25mm+49mm=99mm) but with one fan you'll be ok. Performance won't suffer that much. You can get the corsair h80 one but it's way too expensive.

If you don't want to risk it, the Corsair H60 will almost certainly fit. It's the smallest one. But performance isn't that good. Had one, didn't like it.

Oh, and this is by no means necessary because most cases and parts come with plenty of extra scews and stuff, but you can get a set of standard PC screws of different sizes for like ten bucks. Something like this. If you only build the PC and don't upgrade often or like to obsessively mess around with stuff like me, probably unnecessary, but it's come in useful occasionally.

You'll probably also want a small tube of high quality thermal past like Arctic Silver MX-4 or IC diamond. It will usually lower your CPU temperature a few degrees over what most coolers come with.

Good choice on the Meshify C, nothing wrong with prioritizing airflow. It still has the sound dampening foam on the rear panel and the metal drive cages with rubber mounts, so that is a fine compromise imo. You can use rubber mounts like these instead of screws for your case fans to isolate their vibration. Best of luck with the build!

If your cooler is loud, here's what you do:

Look up your cooler (or fans if you put on aftermarket fans). They will list the decibel level at max load. So there's your benchmark. Now go buy something with a lower decibel level.

tbh you probably just need some quieter fans, you can replace them very easily on most coolers. Grab yourself a Noctua fan (or two if your cooler has two fans) of the appropriate size, they are very quiet and should help you out.

Rubber screws can also be effective all over your case, depending on whether or not you move your tower around a lot or whatever:

https://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Pieces-Rubber-Mounting-Screws/dp/B00H9905KA

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Usually paste will come with a new cooler but it won't be high quality, so if that matters to you get a better rated brand. High end thermal paste is less than $10 USD so I always keep a tube handy. If you only replace the fan and don't have any thermal paste you will need to purchase more.

Okay sir, I'm home!

1x https://www.ebay.com/itm/Supermicro-X9DRi-LN4F-Dual-LGA2011-1-20-Support-E5-2600-v2-24x-Slot-DDR3-I-O/112742607987?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 for $275

2x https://www.ebay.com/itm/Supermicro-X9DRi-LN4F-Dual-LGA2011-1-20-Support-E5-2600-v2-24x-Slot-DDR3-I-O/112742607987?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 $70 apiece

2x https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-32GB-kit-4x8gb-2Rx4-PC3L-10600R-DDR3-1333-ECC-Server-RAM/202255434298?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 $89 apiece - you could do 1x easily

1x https://www.ebay.com/itm/Supermicro-24-Bay-Chassis-SAS846TQ-SATA-Server-Intel-2x-2-4GHz-32GB-X8DTi-9650SE/152964486268?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 $219 + $89 shipping.

3x https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-PERC-H310-Adapter-8-Port-6Gb-s-SAS-RAID-Controller/183112116482?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 $27.50 apiece

3x https://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Mini-12Gbps-SAS-SFF-8087-36Pin-to-4-SATA-7Pin-HDD-Hard-Drive-Splitter-Cable/401051944262?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 $12.90 apiece

1x https://www.ebay.com/itm/Supermicro-Power-Supply-PWS-920P-SQ-920W-1U-80-Platinum-Redundant-Server-Power/162967803163?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 $99 (what came with it was LOUD!)

2x https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WRPFFJN/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $20 apiece (they went up, shop around)

1x https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NTUJG62/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $20.68 (stock was loud as hell!)

1x https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00353EKR8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $6.27 - screws for drive trays.

Total $1318 for a 16CPU core/32 core hyperthreaded server with 64gig of ECC ram capable of supporting 24 drives in bays and a few more inside if I was crazy. It "should" be quiet, I'll know when the new PSU shows up and can update but I've been informed by others.. Right now it's about 58db all from the PSU <ahem>.

If you were to just buy the chassis I did, the SAS cards, the fans, the heatsinks, the cables, and the PSU, you would be able to do this for about half what I did. It would be fewer cores and perhaps slower by some margin but for an unRAID box it would be damn nice with lots of room for drives. If you shop around you might even be able to do it cheaper than I did! I almost bought ten core CPU btw, they would've been another $140 together lol

Hope that helps, fire away with questions if you've got them. This is basically a /u/JDM_WAAAT system and I got plenty of advice from the Discord channel on it and from his Youtube videos.

I tried to explain as best I could. I tried to add images along with the post but I couldn't. Maybe this will work:

Not what I'm looking for:
https://www.amazon.com/BCP-Replacement-Pentalobe-Screwdriver-Unibody/dp/B01191WKX8/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1483572789&sr=1-4&keywords=pentalobe+screwdriver+macbook

What I'm looking for:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentalobe_security_screw

The screwdriver on amazon is advertised as a pentalobe, but you can clearly see a difference between that driver and the actual pentalobe on the wikipedia page. I hope that clears up the confusion.

I've performed the operation on about 4 laptops in the last year. I guarantee it is super easy. There are some kits on Amazon prime that come with crazy glue packed in with a part that you crazy glue to the inside so it stays put. Works like a charm.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EYRLM5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Q8UtzbHQ1K9JZ

Apple ended up actually replacing my entire computer (2006 white MacBook) with a brand new one (2009 MacBook Pro) through AppleCare because they considered my white MacBook to be a "lemon" (after several warranty-covered repairs had to be made). But just last week I actually removed the fan on my 2009 MBP so I could clean it out and it was pretty simple. Just a few screws and one simple connecter. If you can make toast, you can probably replace this fan.

As for the stripped screw, there are some DIY options or something more substantial like a GraBit (basically, it's like a screw driver tip with a screw built onto the end but with left handed ['reverse'] threads. So as you try to back out your stripped screw, the tip of the GraBit will actually try to imbed itself into the back of your stripped screw). Obviously this might not work as advertised given the absolutely tiny nature of the screws used on that rear housing. Try removing all of the other screws first and see if you can get enough 'wiggle' out of the top cover to loosen that stripped one up a bit, then maybe try the rubberband approach (DIY). Just be careful not to bend the rear cover as there is a little bit of a lip on that inside edge of the Unibody, holding the rear cover in place. Good luck!

1. http://www.amazon.com/Bluecell-Repair-Replacement-Unibody-Macbook/dp/B007ZW548E (replacement screws)
   
   
2. http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2010/02/the-12-best-ways-to-remove-stripped-screws/ (stripped screw tips)
   
   
3. http://www.amazon.com/Alden-8430P-Grabit-Damaged-Extractor/dp/B000H6PM32 (GraBit)

It was not hard to build the mobo into the case, just keep on top of your cable management. If you can, remove the HD sled first (unless of course you need it). All the screws come with the products that I purchased, yes. Be careful about stripping screws, just use the proper driver (no power!). I believe I have 8 standoffs mounted + 1 nub that comes pre-attached to the case. I probably watched ALL the youtube videos, lol. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=fractal+meshify+c+build

Things I made sure I had for my build before all my parts showed up.

1. Anti Static wristband
   
   
2. Computer screw set I did end up stripping a screw or two and had to replace them from here.
   
   
3. Nice microfiber cloth for the tempered glass leave the plastic on the glass during the build, it will get loaded with finger prints.
   
   
4. Screwdriver set you probably already have this, I just wanted magnetic ones.
   
   
5. Fine screwdriver I used this A LOT.
   
   
6. Magnetic screw tray
   
   I got most of these items as a tip from a youtube video but I can not find it at the moment. Yeah, definitely let me know if you need help with anything or just want me to show you "how I did it". The manual for the mother board has the header LEDs defined on there, there is one dead spot (no pin) in the top right, obviously dont use that one but also don't use the one below it even though its labeled ground for the reset button (thats the only issue I had).

They sell in packs with multiples of 4, but for the price, you might as well just buy enough for a few cases at once.

I use pliers to install them (make sure you install them on the correct side) for pulling the fan-end through the fan. One thing that helps a lot is using something like a wire cutter, or maybe nail clippers, to snip a bit of material off of that end. The case-side always just pops right into place no problem. I only ever have issues with the fan-side.

The ones I linked have a slightly different design than the rivets I own, so you may not need to remove material.

That stinks, but luckily it’s an easy fix. Here’s an option.

/u/Cainlayder We purchased the exact boxes. Have had a few issues with them.

• Some advice, be careful with handling them they are like pizza boxes.
  
• Make sure all of the ram is properly seated.
  
• Go ahead and get the latest bios and IPMI firmware ready too on a dos disk and get IPMICFG from supermicro on their too so you can restore it to defaults.
  
• When you finally get into the IPMI webinterface make sure you set the IPMI Nic to independent.
  
• Also, you should go ahead and order the drive bay screws and rails if you plan to rack this.
  
• This unit doesn't come with rails. You may also want a front bezel to protect your drives from unwanted unlatching.
  
  The mobo takes DDR3 and it has a single power supply. I also recommend moving one of the fans to the left side of the server, the southbridge gets super fucking hot and will cause the fans to act sporadic. I found that by moving 1 of the fans over provides enough air flow to keep the southbridge cold and the cpu's cold too.
  
  The server isn't too loud if you change the fan from balanced to low. It's still loud but not something your neighbors will hear.
  
  Resources
  
  Mobo Site: http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/QPI/5500/X8DTU-F.cfm
  IPMI Firmware: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/disclaimer.cfm?url=/support/resources/getfile.aspx?ID=3242
  Bios: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/disclaimer.cfm?url=/support/resources/getfile.aspx?ID=1894
  IPMI CFG: http://www.supermicro.com/solutions/SMS_IPMI.cfm
  Drive Bay Screws: http://www.amazon.com/Supermicro-Screw-Label-3-5-Inch-MCP-410-00005-0N/dp/B00353EKR8
  Rails: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NWIP7A?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
  Bezel: http://www.amazon.com/Supermicro-CSE-PTFB-813LB-Front-Bezel/dp/B002OFFC66

https://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Pieces-Rubber-Mounting-Screws/dp/B00H9905KA

Use these, the way they work is you pull them into the fan and then pull them through the case so that center rubber circle is in between the fan and case. Should help reduce fan vibration.

> folded a playing card many times until it split into 2

Funny, I actually self harmed by breaking https://www.amazon.com/Ziotek-Metal-Case-Slot-Covers/dp/B000BSJHRI into two. Not that sharp, but where there's a will there's a way :) I can actually very faintly still see a scar from that like 3 years later

I’d forgotten to follow up on this. I went with MICRO CONNECTORS M.2 SSD Mounting... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GN8QHD6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share and that did the trick entirely. Now seeing every so often the computer needing to restart after “something went wrong” message. Don’t think they’re related but having a friend help me decipher things.

This is a motherboard standoff - it's a tiny nut with a screw in the end of it, it screws into your case, your motherboard sits on it, and then a screw goes through the motherboard to hold it down to the case.

Most cases come with them already installed, however you must check that they're in the correct location. I forget what the exact configurations are, but if you have them in one situation, and you put a larger board in, sometimes there's one installed where there is no screwhole in the board, and if it's near or on a pin from your motherboard, that pin gets grounded. If it's a thing that ought not to be grounded, there's a good chance that motherboard is ruined the second you put power to it.

Most good cases will be stamped with letters next to each hole, for example my kid's Corsair SPEC 04 case has "M" and/or "A" next to each hole to denote whether it's for mATX or ATX. If your board is mATX, you want a standoff in every hole that has an M next to it. Then inspect the board to make sure there are no standoffs where there isn't a screw hole, and you're all set, nothing to worry about.

TL;DR: Too many standoffs means there's a chance you could spark your motherboard. Too few, and it's not properly supported - you can break something pushing a connector down, or you can bend the board down so it sparks.

What case do you have exactly? many times you can either buy the whole Accessories kit - OR if it is a new Case you can call them up and they will send a kit out to you for free..

or you can get yourself something like this: https://www.amazon.com/132pcs-Personal-Computer-Standoffs-Motherboard/dp/B072LNLFXV

it will have pretty much all the types of screws you might need in a nice little box.

Get some standoffs that fit your holes. They look like this. Nylon or conducting is up to you. If conducting, make sure you are not shorting anything.

MICRO CONNECTORS M.2 SSD Mounting... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GN8QHD6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Recently bought these and they worked fine for my atx mobo

I’m pretty sure you don’t need a stand-off and your mobo has it already.

You need 1 SATA cable per drive. 3 drives = 3 cables.

If you are running an M2 drive, you don't need any cables for that, since it plugs directly into the motherboard.

You can just find an IO shield online, here is one on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/I-O-Shield-only-ASUS-TUF-X299-Mark-1-LGA2066-DDR4-M-2-USB-3-1-DUAL-LAN-X299-ATX-/372621731038

You can also get m.2 screw kits pretty easily as well: https://www.amazon.com/MICRO-CONNECTORS-Mounting-Components-L02-M2S-KIT/dp/B07GN8QHD6

You could use screws from the local hardware store but I recommend using rubber fasteners. The vibration resistance helps a bit with noise.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H9905KA

Something like this should help, but they're kind of a pain to take off. Amazon link for reference, I don't know if these are a good brand or not.

https://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Pieces-Rubber-Mounting-Screws/dp/B00H9905KA

The rubber gaskets that go over the whole fan help, but you still get some vibration since the screws are still touching the fan and case.

You sure those are intended to have screws in them? It looks more like they intend you to use the rubber vibration dampening rivet things. Something like these.

Thank you, that is very helpful!

E: in a quick search this is all i found

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NH0FTSM/

If i remember i will do more searching tomorrow

Hey friend, currently facing the same issue with my mobula7 lost one of my screws and my camera now sits at a consistent 0 degrees. I double checked your model on the website and it uses the same screws as my Mobula7. Here's the link i ordered off of amazon, of course you can always see if a local hobby shop/parts store will have a short (4-5mm long) M2 Screws and save on delivery/time.

Happy Flying!

http://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Pieces-Rubber-Mounting-Screws/dp/B00H9905KA

Not expensive, and not poop colored. Read the first review, if you're not familiar with using them in general.

If the case is vibrating from all the fans, that should help quite a lot.

If the fan frame, or case, are a bit thin, and they fit loose, you can get a more secure grip by using fiber washers to add thickness for the rubber mounts.

http://www.amazon.com/Bplus-100pcs-Motherboard-Insulating-Washers/dp/B00JE61OZG

If the fans are buffeting more than vibrating the case, though, you need to either get things in the way (like cable bundles) out of the way, or get fans made for higher static pressure.

Gotcha. Felt like I was readying arabic there trying to figure out what the 19DY9 Torx SCREW,M2x3L,3.6D,0.4T,Black, Base -> Palmrest meant.

thanks man, I ordered one of these to have some spares https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FTI8TM8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Those don't look right. Buy a kit like this. The one you are looking for has a rounded, circular head with a flange. Buying the kit will help in the future with other parts.

There's standoffs available on amazon for pretty cheap

I always just buy the Supermicro ones off Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00353EKR8/

According to Amazon, I've bought one of those bags per year like clockwork.

your motherboard will probably not come with any mounting hardware. The case might have built in standoffs. Just if the case bubbles up where the screw holes are. the actual standoffs probably aren't required.

But you can find pc screw kits pretty easily. https://www.amazon.com/228pcs-Personal-Computer-Standoffs-Assortment/dp/B01I4SOVDG/

extractors: https://www.amazon.com/Alden-4507P-Grabit-Broken-Extractor/dp/B000Q60UOO

you can also do your best to cover the board and cut a flathead line as well.

generic laptop screw set: https://www.amazon.com/Notebook-Computer-Samsung-Toshiba-Gateway/dp/B01FTI8TM8/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=QCJ4MGDE9ZZQKS5CPM84

yea i guess. Standoffs are typically golden, they look like this. They screw into the case, then you put your motherboard on them and use screws that go through the motherboard and into the standoffs. They are important, but they probably were pre-installed becouse otherwise I don't think you'd be able to even screw in the motherboard. But still better check it.

Your case should have come with either standoffs that screw out like these. or your case will be built with screw standoffs punched into the frame like this!

You can use something like this:

50 Pcs 7 x 8 x 3.2mm White Hollowed Spacer Support https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C97H4P6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_okvkIwAAyJBHm

Or you can use actual motherboard standoff's. I'm currently using these attached to wood. Drill a tiny pilot hole and screw them in. :

StarTech Replacement PC Mounting Metal Jack Screw Standoff - 50 Pack SCREWNUTM https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00008VF6K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3RwZzbN5DHV1T

The screws can be replaced but need to be special ordered, hardware stores don't usually carry screws that small.

If you want to take a risk on the strix missing a component, by all means, that is a great MOBO for 130. Just be aware you may need to buy something extra if the mobo is missing part.

It's more than you need but something like this.

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Brass-Motherboard-Standoffs-Computer/dp/B00213KL5I

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Mounting-Computer-4-Inches-Standoff/dp/B00032Q1J4/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_y

I bought https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FTI8TM8 thinking it would work but 2mm seems too small, they slip right in and 2.5mm are too large to fit

I bought this kit off amazon, just FYI. amazon link

https://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Pieces-Rubber-Mounting-Screws/dp/B00H9905KA

or just make sure your current screws are tight

or just get better fans

Things are are pretty standard so I think any old risers should do. Microcenter or your local PC store should have them. You can try these.

228pcs Personal Computer Screws & Standoffs Set Assortment Kit for Mother Board https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I4SOVDG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NxbPDbVVJHCNJ

More than you need for this but definitely would help in the future too

Just use these, m8. That way you can keep everything standard and not have to worry about it.

I have the Focus G Mini - the front fans and fan bay on it are screwed in with threaded screws - I suspect this is what you have with the fan you'd like to move?

All the other fan bays are the more traditional type, where they're just holes basically, and you use a self-tapping screw that sticks in through the hole, and makes it's own thread in the plastic hole of the fan.

These, are an example of what you need:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-com-Mounting-Case-Fan-Screws-Silver/dp/B0002AFTD6

These should work for 2.5" drives (at least according to the info)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0038KU1YO/

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These are good for 3.5" drives

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00353EKR8/

Assuming you have Amazon these will almost certainly work for you.

https://www.amazon.com/Supermicro-Screw-Label-3-5-Inch-MCP-410-00005-0N/dp/B00353EKR8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518225019&sr=8-1&keywords=3.5%22+drive+screws+supermicro

Noctua fans (expensive) and some rubber dampers like these.

Cosmos ® 12 Pieces Black Rubber PC CPU/Case Fan Mounting Screws Rivets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H9905KA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_nn4qxbQ5B4YCZ

I have the HAF XB EVO and it's nearly silent

They’re sold separately. Here’s an example. Make sure you get the longer versions since the Aer 2s have screw holes going through the body of the fans without gaps inbetween, so if you get short silicone screws they will be extremely hard to pull through since they’re soft silicone. I made the mistake of getting the short ones like this and I had to literally tie a string to it and pull it through the mounting holes, which took me about 45 min vs 45 seconds 😂

The hardware usually comes with the case. If you don't have anything, you're going to need to buy screws. You can get that stuff on Amazon:

Screws: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00028CAIK/

Standoffs: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00213KL5I

Make sure you get the same thread. I recommend #6-32 since it's the typical US standard.

These look like they'd work: http://smile.amazon.com/Supermicro-Screw-Label-3-5-Inch-MCP-410-00005-0N/dp/B00353EKR8?sa-no-redirect=1

I've used something like these for a case mod before http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Brass-Motherboard-Standoffs-Computer/dp/B00213KL5I/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF

They look like standoffs. We use these (but much much smaller obviously) to lift the motherboard from the case so there's no metal-touching-metal.

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Brass-Motherboard-Standoffs-Computer/dp/B00213KL5I

Can you provide a picture of the back of the mobo?? pic https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Brass-Motherboard-Standoffs-Computer/dp/B00213KL5I. A mid tower with a more or less the same as a 144Hz monitor as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Pieces-Rubber-Mounting-Screws/dp/B00H9905KA/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=case+fan+screws&qid=1556581848&s=electronics&sr=1-6

Or

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Computer-Case-Screws-Pack/dp/B00785I5ZM/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=case+fan+screws&qid=1556581848&s=electronics&sr=1-5

Either of these should do just fine!

I'd get something like this that way you have all the different sizes found in a PC and you'll never have to worry about not having the right ones.

Just out of curiosity though, did you get rid of the extra screws that came with your case? They usually come with quite a few extras of the various sizes.

Can you take some pictures?

You should be able to at least boot with that PSU, as it appears to be a standard ATX power supply.

Some things to check:

• There should be 2 connections between the PSU and the mobo. A wide 24 (20+4) pin and a smaller 8 (4+4) pin plug.
  
  
• The CPU cooler/heatsink needs to be plugged into the mobo.
  
  
• Make sure that the PSU's switch is on, if it has one.
  
  
• Did you use mobo standoffs? This is very important. Some (usually cheaper) cases are designed to work without them, but they're fairly uncommon.

I assume he means this type of fan mount, It makes rattling fans a thing of the past

https://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Pieces-Rubber-Mounting-Screws/dp/B00H9905KA

https://www.amazon.com/CO-RODE-Notebook-Computer-Samsung/dp/B01FTI8TM8

have you ever tried google? cool thing you can look up things.

take pictures please.

did you install the motherboard standoffs? This exact thing happened to me when I did my first PC build 20 years ago

https://www.amazon.com/6-32-Brass-Motherboard-Standoffs-Computer/dp/B00213KL5I

What size fan?

What case?

Which spot on said case?

Here are some screws I found are they the same?

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Mounting-Case-Fan-Screws/dp/B0002AFTD6

Case screws are pretty standard so these should work

Yep, they are thumb screws.. found here
https://www.amazon.com/Anodized-Aluminum-Computer-Thumbscrews-Thread/dp/B00BGZ1OFI/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?crid=51ZKTUD06RDY&keywords=6-32+thumb+screw&qid=1557010828&s=gateway&sprefix=6-32+thumb&sr=8-5

Save yourself a lot of headaches now and in the future by buying this

228pcs Personal Computer Screws & Standoffs Set Assortment Kit for Mother Board https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I4SOVDG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5niaBbVQ3NK0P

It will have everything you may ever need for $10

are you putting the motherboard standoffs in? They look something like this: https://www.amazon.com/6-32-Brass-Motherboard-Standoffs-Computer/dp/B00213KL5I

And would have come with your case. You have to put those in the screw holes in the case that line up with your motherboard first.

The screws are "standard sizes" and this kit worked great for me for replacing any screws on my 17R4, even the ones that hold the main bottom plate on.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FTI8TM8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I was able to pick up a nice pack of M screws in varying sizes on amazon.

[Link] (https://www.amazon.com/Computer-Case-Metal-Slot-Covers/dp/B000BSJHRI) Something like this should work, but it depends on how your case was designed. It might not work correctly if they have a different bracket design from yours, or if they don't have the slot to hold them to the case on the back.

HWINFO, and MSI afterburner are two decent programs for monitoring CPU / GPU usage.

You can find some spare standoffs from sites like eBay and Amazon. I bought a screw set that included plenty of motherboard standoffs when I upgraded a prebuilt from mATX to full ATX (ASUS Prime B350-M CSM to MSI X470 Gaming Pro Carbon). I have the set I bought from Amazon a while back in 2017 listed below. It doesn't come with colored motherboard screws, but it gets the job done.

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You can get a full set from Amazon:

Link

These? They're 6 bucks on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00353EKR8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xFh3xb9A9CMVD

These

They're pieces of rubber or silicone that replace the fan screws, and prevent the transmission of vibrations. (They also make adding and removing fans toolless!)

No. Look at how much precious impeller diameter has been sacrificed for RGB bullshit.

Better to combine this with this.

I recommend ordering some standoffs especially since your ATX board will need more.

Apparently, I assumed all cases came with standoffs, some cases only come with designed standoffs. As in the little nipple looking area is considered a stand off :/ Also your case should come with 3, I googled a preview/opening box video.

I say protect your investment and get some standoffs and if I'm right 6 at least. Copper if you can.

I was always told by my instructor to always use standoff to avoid shortening out your mobo.

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Brass-Motherboard-Standoffs-Computer/dp/B00213KL5I - these should work for you. Standard size

Well, you can buy them on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Brass-Motherboard-Standoffs-Computer/dp/B00213KL5I

I think they're universal, but I'm not 100% sure on that.

Look up the size of the screw and you can order them on amazon. I had to do it when I did the same thing. forgot the size needed but google it.

Edit: here is a link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GN8QHD6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QqErDb2QKWSC8

I think you mean motherboard standoff. Did you forgot to use a paper [red] washer between the screw and motherboard?

Years ago I would cut out my own from expired credit cards

Do you have pictures of the case without the board? Some cases have the standoffs pre-installed. The standoffs look something like this. They sit between the board and the case, then you use other screws to screw the board into the standoffs.

Maybe drilling four holes and using a longer fastner+nut?

or: https://www.amazon.ca/Cosmos-Pieces-Rubber-Mounting-Screws/dp/B00H9905KA

Use some of these: https://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Pieces-Rubber-Mounting-Screws/dp/B00H9905KA

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GN8QHD6

Then were gunna need a pic of the M.2 slots with the heatsink removed. otherwise you will have to grab some screws:

This worked on my SuperMicro CSE-847. The Sled slide right in. https://www.amazon.com/Supermicro-Screw-Label-3-5-Inch-MCP-410-00005-0N/dp/B00353EKR8?ref_=ast_bbp_dp

I was wondering the same thing myself. I ended up using motherboard standoff mounts (https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Brass-Motherboard-Standoffs-Computer/dp/B00213KL5I) because I had them sitting around.

Your motherboard stands might not the the right stands.

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Brass-Motherboard-Standoffs-Computer/dp/B00213KL5I

cant tell if your talking about the mobo scrws or these https://www.amazon.com/6-32-Brass-Motherboard-Standoffs-Computer/dp/B00213KL5I

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Pe langa astea poti sa cauti la un service IT din apropiere, oricum baietii aia sunt obisnuiti sa-ti trimta PC-ul cu 50% din suruburi.

In romana sunt folositi termenii de "distantier" sau "inaltator".

Here's the item:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I4SOVDG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1IXZBb6GQDJWF

You can get 24 of them for $5 (https://www.amazon.com/Supermicro-Screw-Label-3-5-Inch-MCP-410-00005-0N/dp/B00353EKR8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1537585457&sr=1-1&keywords=hard+drive+caddy+screws)

Unless you're somewhere exotic.

These?

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Brass-Motherboard-Standoffs-Computer/dp/B00213KL5I

enjoy

I think this might be what you're looking for.

http://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Pieces-Rubber-Mounting-Screws/dp/B00H9905KA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452667138&sr=8-1&keywords=rubber+fan+mounts

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Brass-Motherboard-Standoffs-Computer/dp/B00213KL5I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1478663472&sr=8-2&keywords=standoff+screw+atx

You really need all 4.

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I ordered these for my R510

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00353EKR8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yeah

Yeah, they're both hardware stores. Is there anything special about the screws you need or are they just standard HDD screws? If just standard HDD screws, you can get them on Amazon

Here’s what I bought: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FTI8TM8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_hFl.BbZ6CDKGN

The top left slot (2x3) are the screws you’re after.

Supermicro Screw Bag and Label for 24x Hot swap 3.5-Inch HDD Tray Cable (MCP-410-00005-0N), 100 pcs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00353EKR8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_AhiizbGXHC3Y0


Not sure if they are universal but i had to buy some for me R710.

I just received some Cougar Vortex PWM 120mm fans. The web site indicated that they came with rubber pins for tool-less mounting and vibration reduction. But as luck would have it, when I opened the box, I only found steel screws. I'm trying to find some rubber pins, but I've never actually used them and don't know if I need something specific. Any advice?

There are these with a sort of long tail

And these, but I'm not sure if they'd work

It's not like they are expensive.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Computers-Accessories/StarTech-com-Mounting-Case-Fan-Screws/B0002AFTD6

What are you mounting them to? There's screws like this that go through a panel and thread into the fans. I prefer using silicon mounts over those though. If they're being mounted on rads, 6-32 screws go through them and thread into the rad.

I could be the case vibrating because of the fans. Try turning the RPM down and see if it persists. I had a similar problem and I solved it by using rubber-thingys (these things) to mount the fans to the case.

When you put the motherboard in the case, you put standoffs in the case before you screwed the motherboard in right? https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Brass-Motherboard-Standoffs-Computer/dp/B00213KL5I

Those are some standoffs.

Here's an example of a case with dimples.

http://icrontic.com/uploads/features/2012/09/Cougar-Challenger-Review_20120918_0858DxO.jpg

Personally I recommend if you have dimples to put electrical tape over the dimples if you have them.

Probably.

They're stand-off screws. As yoiu said, for mounting in a PC case, and screwing the motherboard on to.

Search for this part number from Supermicro: MCP-410-00005-0N They should be the same screws needed for dell caddies, assuming dell uses the same 6-32 flat head everyone else uses.

I don't suppose you mean the slot covers. Otherwise I don't know what you mean. I've had a case once with some lever-like thing that held all PCIe parts so that you didn't have to use screws at all.

This will work ?
Micro Connectors M.2 SSD Mounting Screws Kit Components Other (L02-M2S-KIT) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07GN8QHD6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_P312CbK1D00KF

MICRO CONNECTORS M.2 SSD Mounting Screws Kit for ASUS Motherboards (L02-M2S-KIT) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GN8QHD6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DOQLDbBK5Q7MF

Uhhh. That is odd. You can contact the manufacturer and ask them if they normally just send out 3 standoffs with that model; or you can just buy some more since they're not too expensive. Either way I wouldn't want just three.

It could of been a mis-packing.

:/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00213KL5I/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

I've used StarTech 6-32 standoff screws before, which are $4.71 for 15 on Amazon.

Not sure that they fit the exact 7mm height you're looking for, but they fit perfectly in an old case of mine that I was building up before reselling. No more lying around, sadly.

They sell laptop screw kits for 10 bucks, if all you're missing is screws.

They'll come in various sizes, M2x2, M2.5x2, M3x2, etc.

The first number, is the the diameter of screw in metric (millimeters, M2 is the super tiny "lost forever in carpet" screw size, and M2.5 is the slightly bigger), and the second is length of screw.

Use the 2mm length screws to identify the screw size (diameter), then jump up in length on the hole until you actually hit the threads to secure it.

It'll likely be M2 and M2.5 holding it together.

Get this https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FTI8TM8/

It's $11, Prime eligible, and you'll have screws for most laptops in the house. You can check the HMM (here to figure out what size screw goes where. Says you need 2x5mm/M2X5 screws, which there are 50 of in the kit and they're extremely common among most non-Apple laptop brands.

You can buy standoff screws off Amazon, I am not sure if they'll work for sure, but you could give it a try. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00213KL5I/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_RIAevb1WZSPQ3)

Also, if it's only one, can you not just support the mobo while you plug your gpu in, and when you screw the gpu into its mount just let it hang, there should not be too much pressure on the mobo?

Prime95. It should at least point you in right direction.

EDIT: You could also try asking for diagnostics in some local computer shop. They'll check every part of your pc independently to be sure.
EDIT2: You have ATX mobo- do you have brass standoffs (https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Brass-Motherboard-Standoffs-Computer/dp/B00213KL5I) for every hole? Check if screws aren't too tightly fit. I've read (when trying to fix my own BSODs) that these can cause every kind of problem. You could also try using PC without GPU for a while.

Worst case you buy a standoff kit for under $7 if it is Asus or Gigabyte https://www.amazon.com/MICRO-CONNECTORS-Mounting-Components-L02-M2S-KIT/dp/B07GN8QHD6/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3MXMXHE5PGK8W&keywords=nvme+standoff&qid=1568912434&s=gateway&sprefix=nvme+stand%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-3#customerReviews