Best PC building screwdriver set

Stretch · 20 Feb 2021 at 23:06

Can anyone recommend me a decent screwdriver set for PC building.

The set I current use has lost a lot of its magnetism, so I keep dropping screws into the bowels of my case. Modern PCs also tend to use much smaller screws (e.g. M.2) than in times gone by and my screwdrivers are a bit on the chubby side

Ideally...

No more than 10 screwdrivers.
Wallet/carry case
Strong magnetic tips
Correct sizes for all modern PC related screws
Long enough to reach into restricted spaces.

bremen1874 · 20 Feb 2021 at 23:12

Buy a screwdriver magnetiser?

Wera Star Magnetiser / Demagnetiser, 05073403001: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

If you have three sizes of Phillips and maybe a couple of nut drivers you're sorted for PC building.

andy_mk3 · 20 Feb 2021 at 23:12

Ifixit

timmy222 · 21 Feb 2021 at 11:27

Ifixit, bro you know we have to see explosion's when you mention this name.

pp111 · 21 Feb 2021 at 12:35

I think I get by with two Philips/Pozidrive screwdrivers. I guess I have a pair of cutters for cable ties. Fine pot screwdriver. All basic cheap tat, but it works just fine. We aren't building the Forth Bridge here. Oh, I have a 4lb lump hammer in case a PC really "needs fixing".

darael · 23 Feb 2021 at 00:31

I don't really like screwdriver sets, they're really only any good for repairing laptops and mobile phones. I buy my PC tools from Wilko of all places - I like the various chunky screwdrivers which have long bits.

evohicks · 23 Feb 2021 at 06:30

Ive had this one for a while now, does everything I need for the pc.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/phanteks-tool-kit-retail-box-ca-079-pt.html

OM3GA · 23 Feb 2021 at 15:59

ifixit, so your pc explodes while using them

Cyber-Mav · 24 Feb 2021 at 08:10

Draper set from Toolstation been using it forever well over 10 years.
Get good quality one electric even if you deal with laptops since they got like tons of screws.
Good quality kit worth it since tool like this should last for life and even pass down the generations

The_Arbiter · 24 Feb 2021 at 09:00

The ones from xmas crackers do well

Though realistically any will suffice. You get what you pay for with tools. Also the YT guys have tools like mentioned, ifixit, which will support them.

Philtor · 24 Feb 2021 at 21:36

I have the iFixit Mako Precision 64 Bit Set. Worth every penny and very good quality kit

HoneyBadger · 25 Feb 2021 at 10:50

Another vote for ifixit.

Deleted member 77746 · 25 Feb 2021 at 10:55

ifixit.

pepp77 · 25 Feb 2021 at 10:57

This https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand...ords-advanced-6pc-screwdriver-set-630859.html or https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand...-advanced-8-piece-screwdriver-set-250365.html or even just both. Very good screwdrivers and excellent prices (although I got both sets for about £8 each when they were last on sale).

topgun06 · 26 Feb 2021 at 14:19

pp111 said:
I think I get by with two Philips/Pozidrive screwdrivers. I guess I have a pair of cutters for cable ties. Fine pot screwdriver. All basic cheap tat, but it works just fine. We aren't building the Forth Bridge here. Oh, I have a 4lb lump hammer in case a PC really "needs fixing".

This. Two philips screwdrivers and scissors for cable ties. Nothing special. Two electrical drivers borrowed from my toolbox and scissors from the kitchen drawer.