Would these screws work for my PC expansion slots?

Ruben_Samich · Aug 10, 2017

Hey guys, so I just got my new GTX 1050 ti today, (really excited to play games on a PC finally) and I just put it into my motherboard, but I just realized that my case didn't already have screws for the expansion slots, so after looking around I found these, and I was wondering if they would work for screwing in my graphics card, as I'm definitely NOT gonna leave it there not screwed in.

https://www.radioshack.com/collections/screws-nuts/products/radioshack-4-40-round-head-machine-screws-42-pack

ThomasPham · Aug 10, 2017

I wouldn't use those. You really want to find a 6-32 UNC screw, or an M3 screw. Those 4-40 screws might be too big

You might be able to go to your local electronics store, steal some from an old computer, bug a friend for some -- or even order some online via ebay or amazon

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Anodized-Aluminum-Thumb-Screws-10pcs-6-32-Thread-For-PC-Case-Computer-/122071180062?epid=1462613165&hash=item1c6c02631e:g:38gAAOxy015SIR21

I love this kind, they're so much easier to use

ko888 · Aug 10, 2017

These are the standard mounting screws for expansion cards:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-pcs-6-32-x-6mm-Phillips-Hex-Washer-Head-Screws-Computer-Cases-PSU-Hard-Drive-/201153639222

scout_03 · Aug 10, 2017

get something similar to this https://www.amazon.com/LoveQmall-Computer-SCREW-16-Inches-Thumbscrew/dp/B01G14V6Q0/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_lp_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=4363ZW4FP27EB97ZAK1M

Ruben_Samich · Aug 10, 2017

what about these?
https://www.radioshack.com/collections/screws-nuts/products/6-32-round-head-machine-screws

they are 6-32 like the ones @scout_03 recommended

EDIT: or would these work? https://www.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Hawk-14-Count-6-32-x-3-8-in-Flat-Head-Zinc-Plated-Standard-SAE-Machine-Screws/4746593

ThomasPham · Aug 10, 2017

Yeah those would fit -- I mean its a little weird they're flat head, but if its to fulfill the requirements of actually screwing in, it should. Those screw are REALLY long though, even the small ones.

The screw just needs to be size 6-32 (pref UNC) screw. I really wouldn't recommend it. If you're going to go to the store, you should bring a PC screw with you for comparison. You can see the difference yourself.

scout_03 · Aug 10, 2017

there are any computer store around your place some could have spare on hand for cheap .

Ruben_Samich · Aug 11, 2017

I got some screws yesterday and they worked fine. My graphics card is installed and not ripping out my PCI-E slot! Now I can waste my life on Overwatch!

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