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All my motherboards have either had a screw already in the standoff itself and/or in the accessories bag for the motherboard.
Edit: but if you're absolutely sure there's no screw, this should work https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q3DLCJ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yBPcFbA9EAZQ3
All those little round holes in that removable plate are where you would screw in standoff posts that you then screw the motherboard in to.
Note that you don't put standoffs in ALL of them, it has extra holes to account for motherboards with different mounting holes. You just put standoffs in the tray holes that correspond to your motherboard's mounting holes.
Get a drill bit that is just less than the width of the screw that is stripped. Drill it out. Just remember, when the drill gets through, gravity will prevail and you don’t want your bit ramming through. So hold the drill with both hands. This is really easy to do.
Don’t pry anything up.
Get your M.2 drive out of the way.
You can get a spare screw set at Amazon.
500pcs Laptop Notebook Computer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FTI8TM8
I've used StarTech 6-32 standoff screws before, which are $4.71 for 15 on Amazon.
Not sure that they fit the exact 7mm height you're looking for, but they fit perfectly in an old case of mine that I was building up before reselling. No more lying around, sadly.
Something like this should help, but they're kind of a pain to take off. Amazon link for reference, I don't know if these are a good brand or not.
https://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Pieces-Rubber-Mounting-Screws/dp/B00H9905KA
The rubber gaskets that go over the whole fan help, but you still get some vibration since the screws are still touching the fan and case.
Assuming you have Amazon these will almost certainly work for you.
the m.2 screw is special and standardized. They cost 2 dollars on amazon.
If It doesn't have a thread you are missing a standoff. there should be a hole in your case where you screw these in, If it is missing you probably have to take the mobo off and install it. Sometimes cases dont put all of them in because of different form-factor mobos
Just an FYI my motherboard came with enough hardware to install only one NVME, even though it has space for two. Here's the kit I ordered and it works perfectly: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07GN8QHD6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mine had 4 studs like these which are mounted on the display: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Brass-Motherboard-Standoffs-Computer/dp/B00213KL5I
Check the size at your local hardware store though.
I was able to pick up a nice pack of M screws in varying sizes on amazon.
I just bought a few bags of the Supermicro screws off Amazon. They're like $7/100 and they work with everything I've ever tried them with.
Here's what I found:
The correct screw size is 2.0 x 3mm (CM2x3-3.3). If you are in the USA, then you can usually find the screws at Ace Hardware stores. Make sure you check the length. Some of the screws at hardware stores are too long
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https://www.amazon.com/GutsParker-M-2-Standoff-Screw-Drives/dp/B06XBG1783
You want an M2*4
500pcs Laptop Notebook Computer Screw Kit Set for IBM HP Dell Lenovo Samsung Sony Toshiba Gateway Acer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FTI8TM8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QiKuFbRAPR8VB
With this, you can replace any partially stripped screws.
Como se llama este tipo de tornillo en español?
En la descripción dice "Fully Threaded" pero no entiendo nada, como los busco en Argentina?
buy a kit instead so you won't have the same problem.
The threads may be the same but height varies. When I had to replace some standoffs on a used pcie m.2 card I bought a multi size pack from Amazon like this one. It specifically mentions ASRock so it should have one that works for that board.
There's what you need if you want to replace it. Just grip it by the hexagon and turn it counterclockwise and it will come out.
Hi Magusten1,
It surprises me that the screw is not long enough since M.2 screws are often paired with standoffs, thus the screws are extremely short. Would you be missing a standoff per chance? If not, Amazon offers this variety set of screws for your motherboard!
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That will work, and you will have a tons of replacements for the future.
Q1:
Yes, internal would be ideal. Your PC's USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports should support similar loading times if you got an external NVME storage drive, but an internal drive is cheaper and set-it-and-forget-it.
Which type of SSD you should upgrade to depends on your motherboard and how many M.2 slots it has. The spec sheet says the PC has 1x M.2 storage slot but I don't know if that means the one that your current SSD is installed on, or if it has a second slot. If there's a second slot, then a trustworthy budget PCIe 3.0 NVME drive like the WD Blue SN570 would be a great pick.
If you don't have any free M.2 slots or they're too hard to get to, a 2.5" SATA SSD will offer nearly the same game loading speeds. WD Blue and Crucial MX500 are my favorites in that category.
If that all still seems like too much, then any external SSD with USB 3.2 Gen 1 or Gen 2 will be fine.
Q2:
For NVME drive: Hopefully, your M.2 slot is accessible without needing to remove the graphics card or CPU cooler - sometimes the second slot is on the back of the motherboard and can be reached from the right side of the case. The drive is secured by a tiny screw. Hopefully the screw is either already on the board or it came in a bag of spare parts with your PC. If not, $5 on Amazon.
For 2.5" SATA internal drive: Connect to a SATA power cable (the same one your HDD is plugged into) and connect to the motherboard with a SATA data cable. Hopefully you got SATA cables in a bag of spare parts, if not, $5 on Amazon.
For external SSD: USB cable into one of the green USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports.
It might put undue stress on your SSD especially when it heats up with the rest of the PC and cools down.
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If you can get a standoff. They are dirt cheap https://www.amazon.com/Michaelia-Standoff-Drives-motherboard-screwdriver/dp/B07D6G9XXL
The screws are standardized but I can't remember the spec. There might be a way to buy just one, but you probably need to buy a kit like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Mounting-Screws-Gigabyte-ASRock-Motherboards/dp/B08ZD81HDR/
The I/O shield is probably a deal breaker, if that it in the wrong position it might not be so doable, Setting some motherboard mounts sounds very reasonable. You might be able to self tap some standoffs if you are really really lucky.
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Brass-Motherboard-Standoffs-Computer/dp/B00213KL5I
If you're using the NZXT on an AIO, then you can use the screws that came with the AIO. (I've done this with the EVGA CLC 280 on a friend's build.)
If you are going for case fans, then some rubber case fan screws like https://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Pieces-Rubber-Mounting-Screws/dp/B00H9905KA work well and will still keep your price well below the cost of the Noctuas. (Tho you're in line with the price of the Arctic P14s at that point.)
Pretty sure your motherboard is an ASROCK.
For some reason they only sell them in large kit packs lmao. I guess you wont need one any time soon. You could probably find a screw that fits but you don't want to mismatch it and dig into the PCB.. I think. Not an electrical engineer or anything but do some research if you want to DIY it.
would this kit be compatible with the crosshair viii hero?
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If you do not have the bag which came with it which had screws, you can buy a set of these for $7 and change,
Sadly, I don't have any spares right now.