Waterblock screws

Panos · 28 Jul 2018 at 16:00

Because I am terrible on recognising screws, could someone tell what type of screws the long ones are on the picture bellow?

I had to use some extra ones on my Bykski Vega 64 Nitro waterblock and I am 9 short.

Cheers.

bremen1874 · 28 Jul 2018 at 16:07

They aren't common off the shelf screws.

Chaos666 · 28 Jul 2018 at 21:32

you should use the screws provided with the waterblock ... does it come with a manual?

LuckyBenski · 28 Jul 2018 at 22:52

Agreed, it's a bad idea to mix and match screws if you don't know what they are for replacing later. Especially if you're nicking them from your other gear!

Best idea is to contact the manufacturer, I'm sure they will send you some screws.

Panos · 30 Jul 2018 at 12:57

Chaos666 said:
you should use the screws provided with the waterblock ... does it come with a manual?

The block comes with screws and manual. But from my experience, the best way to fit properly cooler on the Vega 64 Nitro + is to use the X retention bracket not the 4 short screws.
That means it requires the 4 long screws plus 4 springs from the short screws.

And already the block comes with 5 less long screws, which are adequate loss to fit the backplate, but been 9 less screws now, only allow for screws around the VRM and the top of the card.

LuckyBenski · 30 Jul 2018 at 13:23

You need to get the right screws dude! None of that sounds like a good idea with a high power card.

Panos · 30 Jul 2018 at 17:27

LuckyBenski said:
You need to get the right screws dude! None of that sounds like a good idea with a high power card.

Look, asked about the size of screws. the card is perfectly fine

LuckyBenski · 30 Jul 2018 at 17:32

Panos said:
Look, asked about the size of screws. the card is perfectly fine

Send me one and I can measure it and identify the thread pitch

Panos · 30 Jul 2018 at 17:36

LuckyBenski said:
Send me one and I can measure it and identify the thread pitch

Exactly my point

bremen1874 · 30 Jul 2018 at 17:40

If you read the techpowerup review where the image is linked from (obviously against forum rules) the spring loaded screws are 2.5mm. The other bolts look to be the same.

Chaos666 · 30 Jul 2018 at 20:09

Panos said:
The block comes with screws and manual. But from my experience, the best way to fit properly cooler on the Vega 64 Nitro + is to use the X retention bracket not the 4 short screws.
That means it requires the 4 long screws plus 4 springs from the short screws.

And already the block comes with 5 less long screws, which are adequate loss to fit the backplate, but been 9 less screws now, only allow for screws around the VRM and the top of the card.

you are just overthinking it mate :>