Where to buy Anodized M3 countersunk screws & washers?

[SuperShires]

So I've seen in some builds floating about that people replace standard m3 screws with some nice anodized ones and I'm wondering where I'd be able to get some? I cant seem to find any m3 ones, really only m5/6 so I'm wondering if there are PC specific stores that would sell them? 

Also what length would they need to be?

Thanks.

[W-L]

3 minutes ago, SuperShires said:

So I've seen in some builds floating about that people replace standard m3 screws with some nice anodized ones and I'm wondering where I'd be able to get some? I cant seem to find any m3 ones, really only m5/6 so I'm wondering if there are PC specific stores that would sell them? 

Also what length would they need to be?

Thanks.

eBay is your best bet for specifics such as that, there are hobby or RC shops that will also have components such as those. Most times the bolts will be silver stainless and the washers being an anodized aluminium. 

 

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/10pcs-Aluminum-M2-M2-5-M3-M4-M5-Anodized-Countersunk-Head-Bolt-Washer-Gasket-LOT/401577786039?hash=item5d7fe6bab7:m:mGQYQzJP_ZuQ-p0yxTFpp3w

 

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[WereCatf]

On 11/12/2019 at 11:49 AM, SuperShires said:

So I've seen in some builds floating about that people replace standard m3 screws with some nice anodized ones and I'm wondering where I'd be able to get some? I cant seem to find any m3 ones, really only m5/6 so I'm wondering if there are PC specific stores that would sell them?

I can find plenty of anodized M3x0.5 - screws on e.g. eBay, but they're all Torx-head instead of Philips; just search for "m3 screw multicolor" and take your pick. You'll obviously need a Torx-screwdriver, then. If you want Philips-head, though...well, I have no idea where to get those.

 

On 11/12/2019 at 11:49 AM, SuperShires said:

Also what length would they need to be?

Oh, forgot to say that they're normally 5mm long. Those anodized screws I find on eBay are typically 6mm long, but the 1mm difference is unlikely to matter.

[SuperShires]

25 minutes ago, W-L said:

eBay is your best bet for specifics such as that, there are hobby or RC shops that will also have components such as those. Most times the bolts will be silver stainless and the washers being an anodized aluminium. 

 

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/10pcs-Aluminum-M2-M2-5-M3-M4-M5-Anodized-Countersunk-Head-Bolt-Washer-Gasket-LOT/401577786039?hash=item5d7fe6bab7:m:mGQYQzJP_ZuQ-p0yxTFpp3w

 

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They're just the washers not the screws.

23 minutes ago, WereCatf said:

I can find plenty of anodized M3x0.5 - screws on e.g. eBay, but they're all Torx-head instead of Philips; just search for "m3 screw multicolor" and take your pick. You'll obviously need a Torx-screwdriver, then. If you want Philips-head, though...well, I have no idea where to get those.

Hmm the only ones that show up seem to be pretty long, but 5mm is the standard length of case screws?

21 minutes ago, James Evens said:

The UK caseking (overclocker uk) should have them.

I had a look and could only find thumb screws

[W-L]

3 minutes ago, SuperShires said:

They're just the washers not the screws.

Hmm the only ones that show up seem to be pretty long, but 5mm is the standard length of case screws?

I had a look and could only find thumb screws

There are lots of places online that sell them just look around, to note that most are aluminum and you do not want to torque them severely or put a lot of load, for a motherboard that would be no worry. 

 

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Hex-Socket-Bolts-Countersunk-Flat-Head-Screws-M2-M3-M4-M5-M6-Aluminum-Alloy-LOT/173965085558

 

[SuperShires]

2 minutes ago, W-L said:

There are lots of places online that sell them just look around, to note that most are aluminum and you do not want to torque them severely or put a lot of load, for a motherboard that would be no worry. 

 

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Hex-Socket-Bolts-Countersunk-Flat-Head-Screws-M2-M3-M4-M5-M6-Aluminum-Alloy-LOT/173965085558

 

Thanks for the info, they look pretty good but I'll have to find a UK seller

[W-L]

5 hours ago, SuperShires said:

Thanks for the info, they look pretty good but I'll have to find a UK seller

Best bet is to order directly from China sellers, I would personally use contrasting colors as washers and bolts with the same tone will look quite flat.

Countersunk:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10PCS-M3-6mm-Aluminum-Flat-Head-Hexagon-Socket-Countersunk-Heat-Screws-DIN7991/302838565938

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50-100pcs-M3-Aluminium-Alloy-7075-Hex-Socket-Countersunk-Flat-Head-Screw-7-18mm/183825974782

 

Button Head:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-150X-Aluminum-Alloy-M3-Anodized-Round-Head-Socket-Cap-Bolt-Washer-Gasket-LOT/192693072101

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M3-6mm-12mm-7075-Aluminum-Alloy-Button-Head-Screws-Hex-Socket-Bolts-Multi-Color/173804855374

 

[SuperShires]

18 hours ago, W-L said:

Best bet is to order directly from China sellers, I would personally use contrasting colors as washers and bolts with the same tone will look quite flat.

Countersunk:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10PCS-M3-6mm-Aluminum-Flat-Head-Hexagon-Socket-Countersunk-Heat-Screws-DIN7991/302838565938

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50-100pcs-M3-Aluminium-Alloy-7075-Hex-Socket-Countersunk-Flat-Head-Screw-7-18mm/183825974782

 

Button Head:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-150X-Aluminum-Alloy-M3-Anodized-Round-Head-Socket-Cap-Bolt-Washer-Gasket-LOT/192693072101

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M3-6mm-12mm-7075-Aluminum-Alloy-Button-Head-Screws-Hex-Socket-Bolts-Multi-Color/173804855374

 

Yeah they're pretty much the ones I settled for haha. Got some black screws with green washers which should look good. All in all £10 for 10 screws and washers which is mad when you think about it but should look sweet