quyeno Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Hi, I read that in the FAQ that the scres are : 6 x 32 x 1 1/4" however can someone please tell me what the numbers mean? I'm from the uk and those numbers don't really mean anything. I'm assuming that those are mm measurements? In which case that means the screws are 32mm long which is about right, the thread is 1.25mm spacing but the screws are definately not 6mm diameter! thats what confusing me so i guess the american units are different from the uk. Could some please clarify what they are? Thanks Quyeno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 #6 machine thread, 32 TPI (threads per inch), 1.25 inches in length. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screw#Unified_Thread_Standard Just updated the FAQ with the clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campbelln97 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Hi, i guess the american units are different from the uk. Could some please clarify what they are? its not america vs uk, its imperial vs metric. metric is European not British. thx for fixing the faq for us europeans wired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quyeno Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 after some thorough googling I think I've worked out the european equivalent sizing: M3.5 x 06 x 32mm (diameter mm x thread spacing x length). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campbelln97 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 thanks dude! if i find somewhere that sells them ill post here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardB Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Hi, Did anyone come up with the European metric equivalent of the American 32TPI imperial threaded screws. If so can they or maybe even a Corsair employee post the information so I can buy the appropriate ones? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campbelln97 Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Hi, Did anyone come up with the European metric equivalent of the American 32TPI imperial threaded screws. If so can they or maybe even a Corsair employee post the information so I can buy the appropriate ones? Thanks yes, just a few posts above your own: after some thorough googling I think I've worked out the european equivalent sizing: M3.5 x 06 x 32mm (diameter mm x thread spacing x length). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quyeno Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 after some thorough googling I think I've worked out the european equivalent sizing: M3.5 x 06 x 32mm (diameter mm x thread spacing x length). sorry guys, very slight typo, it is: M3.5 x 0.6x 32 :) but if anyone find these in the UK please post back, i haven't found any so i think i'll be ordering mine from the US. seem a bit OTT tbh but needs must. unfortunately corsair customer services couldn't help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campbelln97 Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 well, now that i know its m3.5 (if ur wrong..... :mad: :D:) in wikipedia there is a nice table and nice info. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_metric_screw_thread M3.5 all have a 0.6mm pitch (cause of the ISO), the only difference will be in length. so this is how i find things to buy... type it into google search, then click shopping. http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=en&source=hp&q=M3.5&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wf top of the list is b&q with a 35mm long screw. http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9708176&ecamp=trf-005&CAWELAID=266903806 all i gota do is buy that, and maybe file it down to the correct length or use lots of washers :p: although to be fair i want longer screws so i can fit 38mm fans to it, so im looking for a 42 mm screw i guess. anyway, it looks like b&q are close, buy a file and ur sorted, touch wood. http://www.screwfix.com should be a good place too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quyeno Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 Got some today from B&Q just by pure chance, unfortunately they dont fit. the diameter is too thick. They do screw in but only very very slightly and definately not enough to secure a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campbelln97 Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 maybe we got the wrong measurements? might be worth trying a m3... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardB Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 How about these? M3.5 25mm dont know diameter http://www.screwfix.com/prods/65269/Electrical-Supplies/Switches-Sockets/Electrical-Screws/Electrical-Screw-M3-5-x-25mm-Pack-Of-50 or M3.5 other lengths http://www.screwfix.com/search.do;jsessionid=XVUJWD53HGNSCCSTHZOCFFI?_dyncharset=UTF-8&fh_search=M3.5&searchbutton.x=6&searchbutton.y=6 they also do M3 bolts: http://www.screwfix.com/search.do?_dyncharset=UTF-8&fh_search=M3 If we all clump together and buy a single pack we could probably supply everyone on the forums :bigeyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dctokyo Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 If would be great if Corsair would just make spare's for sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfa_76 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Around june, in the company i work we had to purchase a bunch of socket screws to replace old ones in one of the presses (very big screws), and we bought here: http://www.nssocketscrews.com/ At the same time with some friends, i also purchased from them M3.5 x 90mm of socket caps head screws (washer + fan filter + top side of the case + anti-vibration for the fan + 38mm fan + nut + through the radiator + washer + cap nut). Another place: http://www.fastener-express.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=99 http://www.fastener-express.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2219 And another... http://www.mnpctech.com/M4_radiator_grill_screws.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfa_76 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 If would be great if Corsair would just make spare's for sell. LOL, try to find screws for water cooling or cases in my country...(i'm from Argentina). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardB Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 The question remains which of the posted items is the eqivalent of the TPI32 bolts Corsair uses on the H50 and yes I most definately agree it would be easier if Corsair sold spares :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfa_76 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 The question remains which of the posted items is the eqivalent of the TPI32 bolts Corsair uses on the H50 and yes I most definately agree it would be easier if Corsair sold spares :P 6 x 32 x 1 1/4" = M3.5 x 0.6 x 32mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campbelln97 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 someone tried the m3.5 and it didnt fit, so we need to try a m3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quyeno Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 Yeah, i tried the M3.5, it didn't fit because of the thread/inch was slightly different. M3 is too thin. but good news, my gf's father got me the exact ones: 6-32x1 1/4! i think they are pan caps and are either slotted or philips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mastermind Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I can't find these screws anywhere and Corsair haven't replied to my email yet about getting another set of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardB Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Mine neither :(: Can confirm that m4, m3.5 and m3 european do not fit the radiator threads though cos I found a kit with all these in them and tried them all there appears to be no european equivalent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanG Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I just realized since I never used them,but the coolermaster storm sniper black case comes with extra screws to mount 120mm fans to replace the 230mm fans in case you want to and I think they are the same screws to mount a second fan to the H50.:biggrin: http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/1774/sniperscrews.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leppie Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Please do not suggest M3.5. It is extremely uncommon for anyone to stock 'half' sizes. For those that do, you normally have to buy them in sets of 100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leppie Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 someone tried the m3.5 and it didnt fit, so we need to try a m3 M3 is the same as a CDROM screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campbelln97 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Please do not suggest M3.5. It is extremely uncommon for anyone to stock 'half' sizes. For those that do, you normally have to buy them in sets of 100. mate, if the thread is m3.5 then what are we supposed to do? :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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