Reading through the supermicro 3647 heatsink install, they specify a specific torque amount to use when installing. Does anyone have any recommendations on an affordable Screwdriver which you can see the max torque? Thanks!
Torque Screwdriver recommendations?
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I have one of these https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000RZ1D86/
It is OK but I've never used it on a PC
It is OK but I've never used it on a PC
exactly,A waste of time and money to be honest. Finger tight plus a nip is all you'll need, any more than that and you'll likely strip threads. Oh and torque drivers are just as good at stripping threads as standard ones
I have been building my own PCs for the last 20+ years, never had an issue with stripping the thread, unless it was already stripped in an old chassis.
did break MB once by pressing too hard, but it was an old MB and torque-controlled driver would not help as I was unscrewing the damn thing.
I use one of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PJ3IXA/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Although apparently the price is now insane -- I wouldn't suggest paying that much for it. My records show I paid less than half that.
Although apparently the price is now insane -- I wouldn't suggest paying that much for it. My records show I paid less than half that.
I have been using an older version of this one for the past few years for everything. Used this at setting 2 for installing LGA3647 cpus.
DEWALT DCF682N1 8V MAX Gyroscopic Inline Screwdriver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011WRUODC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jp09zbKYNK4WD
DEWALT DCF682N1 8V MAX Gyroscopic Inline Screwdriver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011WRUODC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jp09zbKYNK4WD
I just use a flat head screw driverA waste of time and money to be honest. Finger tight plus a nip is all you'll need, any more than that and you'll likely strip threads. Oh and torque drivers are just as good at stripping threads as standard ones
Just don't over tighten the screws.
Use a Torx bit. The key is making sure you tighten 3 and 4 enough to seat the CPU properly. Many people stop tightening early and that causes CPUs not to seat properly.
It is surprising how much I like using the LGA3647 socket now. Very well designed.
The AMD EPYC/ Threadripper socket is significantly more prone to over tightening.
It is surprising how much I like using the LGA3647 socket now. Very well designed.
The AMD EPYC/ Threadripper socket is significantly more prone to over tightening.
If you really want a torque screwdriver try CDI: Micro Adjustable Torque Driver
They make torque tools for and are owned by Snap-On and are suprisingly affordable compaired to other brands in their class.
They make torque tools for and are owned by Snap-On and are suprisingly affordable compaired to other brands in their class.