screwdrivers

[baconking]

hi, I'm building my first computer soon and I was wondering what size screwdrivers I will need

[Yua]

Usually a phillips #1 is all you need.

[baconking]

thank you

[Poinkachu]

And probably a PH0 for M.2 screw, if your motherboard doesn't have an inbuilt mechanism to keep M.2 drives in place.

 

PH1 can work too i think, I just find using PH0 carefully is better for me.

[Yua]

2 minutes ago, Poinkachu said:

And probably a PH0 for M.2 screw, if your motherboard doesn't have an inbuilt mechanism to keep M.2 drives in place.

Just tested this out and PH1 seems to fit perfectly on these screws too.

They are so commonly used everywhere though, so you can't go wrong in picking one up.

[Poinkachu]

3 minutes ago, Yua said:

Just tested this out and PH1 seems to fit perfectly on these screws too.

They are so commonly used everywhere though, so you can't go wrong in picking one up.

Yeah.
Either my PH1 is bleh, or my B550m mortar screw just hates PH1

 

Anyway, getting a small set of PH screwdriver is a good idea to keep at home. Dunno when one will be needed.

 

And if possible a damn strong neodymium magnet.

[Needfuldoer]

Everyone should have a decent 6-in-1 screwdriver at home, bare minimum. (Not just for building PCs, but in general.)

[Rocketdog2112]

19 hours ago, Yua said:

Usually a phillips #1 is all you need.

Incorrect. 

#2 is a standard Philips size

[TheGreatestGazoo]

17 hours ago, Rocketdog2112 said:

Incorrect. 

#2 is a standard Philips size

It's surprising the amount of different size screws that a #2 works on. I barely use a #1, even on screws that look really small and I think a #1 should be used. Even the small motherboard hold-down screws work with a #2.

[Rocketdog2112]

4 minutes ago, TheGreatestGazoo said:

It's surprising the amount of different size screws that a #2 works on. I barely use a #1, even on screws that look really small and I think a #1 should be used. Even the small motherboard hold-down screws work with a #2.

Yes, if the tip is not damaged or worn. 

[TheGreatestGazoo]

1 minute ago, Rocketdog2112 said:

Yes, if the tip is not damaged or worn. 

OMG - so much yes. I have learned to change the tips often and get good quality tips instead of garbage ones.

[DavidKalinowski]

My experience a PH#2 will cover 85-90% of PC builds. every now and then I'll need a PH#1. I also got one of those 80+ tip precision screw driver kits off amazon for like 20 bucks, (comes in super handy for laptops and small electronics)