lc155 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Hey guys Been on the lookout for different screws for the rad in the h100i, as I wanted short screws to mount the rad on the top of my 750d, and use long screws to mount the fans on the bottom. Came across a place that'll let me order cap socket screws. For short screws I'd be looking at 6-32 x 1/4" For long screws I'd be looking at 6-32 x 1 1/4" Is this right? I heard though that if you don't use washers on the longer screws, you can strip into the fins on the rad. Would a 1" screw work better, or just slightly too short there? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternDreaming Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 i used 6-32x 1 1/4" plus 3 of those orange paper washers and it seems to have been better than the standard metal ones, u may find though that the replacement ones come with Phillips head screws, also buy some black nail polish as for using or not using washers, it will depend on the case and the material thickness, each manufacturer may be different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc155 Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 As I mentioned, the case will be a 750D. I forgot to mention, but the replacements I found are button heads, that have an allen key head, not a phillips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wytnyt Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 As I mentioned, the case will be a 750D. I forgot to mention, but the replacements I found are button heads, that have an allen key head, not a phillips. go to a place that specializes in nut/bolts and you can get any type head for like 20 cents each instead of a dollar + at homedepot,lowes,ect... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc155 Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 go to a place that specializes in nut/bolts and you can get any type head for like 20 cents each instead of a dollar + at homedepot,lowes,ect... I'm in the UK and quite remote, so it would honestly be easier for me to just order what I need and have them delivered for a couple of pounds, hence why I'm here just double checking the sizes! :D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wytnyt Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 ahh i see,well anything can be found on the net,,but if you need help locating whatcha need just yell;): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc155 Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 So I guess 1 1/4" will be my best bet for the short screws, with 1" exactly just being a tad on the short side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wytnyt Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 So I guess 1 1/4" will be my best bet for the short screws, with 1" exactly just being a tad on the short side? if need be you can buy crimping pliers where you just thread the screw in the pliers and can chop off whatever length you need. i had to do this as i got screws longer than i needed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latharion Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 if need be you can buy crimping pliers where you just thread the screw in the pliers and can chop off whatever length you need. i had to do this as i got screws longer than i needed.. Another alternative is to use a dremel with metal cut-off wheels or an angle grinder to cut the excess length off. I did that with some of my bolts because I was only able to find 1 1/2 inch bolts, and the excess was just too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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