Hi,
So I've been having a hard time getting my first Epyc board to post. I don't have the proper torque wrench provided with the new AMD processors, so I was "winging it" with a regular torx screwdriver.
I was planning to go grab a precision torque screwdriver from a local hardware store so I can have it in my arsenal, the AMD ones are only available from China AFAICT and I don't want to wait another 3-5 weeks for one to get here. The problem is, I think this torque screwdriver I have access to only adjusts in increments of 10 - e.g. 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 inch lbs. I have yet to verify this in person, but that's what it looks like from the photos: Precision Torque Screwdriver Set, 22 Piece
If the required torque for the Epyc processor is 1.5 newton meters, my calculations show that it's equivalent to about 13.25 inch lbs. If that's the case, and the screwdriver can only do either 10 or 20 inch lbs, would it be better to do 10 inch lbs and give a tiny little tightening with a regular torx screwdriver? Does it really matter if it's a little looser than spec? Would 20 inch lbs be better?
I am really hoping to eliminate the torque spec from my list of things to troubleshoot, so I can see if it's other things that might be why it won't post
Also, what about the heatsink assembly on the processor, will torque on it make a difference? I basically just screwed it all the way down. It's a Noctua NH-U12S TR4-SP3. Is that something I should be using a torque wrench for tightening, as well? If so, what spec?
Thanks
So I've been having a hard time getting my first Epyc board to post. I don't have the proper torque wrench provided with the new AMD processors, so I was "winging it" with a regular torx screwdriver.
I was planning to go grab a precision torque screwdriver from a local hardware store so I can have it in my arsenal, the AMD ones are only available from China AFAICT and I don't want to wait another 3-5 weeks for one to get here. The problem is, I think this torque screwdriver I have access to only adjusts in increments of 10 - e.g. 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 inch lbs. I have yet to verify this in person, but that's what it looks like from the photos: Precision Torque Screwdriver Set, 22 Piece
If the required torque for the Epyc processor is 1.5 newton meters, my calculations show that it's equivalent to about 13.25 inch lbs. If that's the case, and the screwdriver can only do either 10 or 20 inch lbs, would it be better to do 10 inch lbs and give a tiny little tightening with a regular torx screwdriver? Does it really matter if it's a little looser than spec? Would 20 inch lbs be better?
I am really hoping to eliminate the torque spec from my list of things to troubleshoot, so I can see if it's other things that might be why it won't post
Also, what about the heatsink assembly on the processor, will torque on it make a difference? I basically just screwed it all the way down. It's a Noctua NH-U12S TR4-SP3. Is that something I should be using a torque wrench for tightening, as well? If so, what spec?
Thanks