Radiator Screws

ProgramGuy · Nov 9, 2015

Hi Guys,

I recently purchased some used radiators and the screws that came with them is not acceptable to me, so I went to the local Menards and all they had were the shiny silver screws, however, I would like screws that blend in more. According to the manufacturer, they are M3 and I would like to get 32 5mm and 32 30mm versions. I would like to know what others are using and where I can purchase them. Thanks in advance for all your help.

William

Robert17 · Nov 9, 2015

Welcome to OCF!! :welcome:

Blend into what? I'll guess background color? What color would that be?

ProgramGuy · Nov 9, 2015

I'm painting these a flat black, and would like these screws to not be shiny...

EarthDog · Nov 9, 2015

Im trying to figure out what was wrong with the original screws in the first place...

ProgramGuy · Nov 9, 2015

EarthDog said:
Im trying to figure out what was wrong with the original screws in the first place...

When I purchased this set of rads, the prior owner had this setup outside the computer in a push/push/pull. The radiators had 4 fans, then radiator 1, then 4 fans, then radiator 2, then 4 fans. So, I only have screws that are for the fans only, and this were a mixed matched set, and I want to get a set of screws that don't really clash. Since the radiators are flat black, I would like a darker set (non shiny) and thought I would ask the forum what they use, assuming not everyone has the "original" set that came with the radiator.

EarthDog · Nov 9, 2015

Ahh, gotcha, thanks for the explanation!

Mandrake4565 · Nov 9, 2015

What ever you do make sure the screws are not long enough to puncture the radiator when you screw them in.

Conumdrum · Nov 9, 2015

Once the setup is put together, paint them with a flat black paint pen.

Or, McMaster Carr or McFaddendale. Try them.

ProgramGuy · Nov 9, 2015

Conumdrum said:
Once the setup is put together, paint them with a flat black paint pen.

Or, McMaster Carr or McFaddendale. Try them.

I'll give these a try, Thanks!

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Mandrake4565 said:
What ever you do make sure the screws are not long enough to puncture the radiator when you screw them in.

I really don't want to break things...

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