Radiator Screws

[Interfectorem]

Hello all, I have a bit of a dilemma. So I have an Alphacool NexXxos ST30 360MM Full Copper and it only included 30mm screws to mount it to the case through a fan, which means I can only do a pull configuration on the top of my case. What I wanted is short 6mm screws so I can mount the radiator directly to the top of my case and then use those 30mm screws that I already have to mount the fans to the bottom of the radiator in push. Though I'm conflicted on what threads / screws I need to look for. The little baggies that came with my radiators are labeled "M3x30MM". I'm not sure if "M3" is the thread size or not. I probably should've payed attention in my Freshman Engineering class. I've also come across "6-32" screws, which I'm not sure if they're the same thing. Can anybody with a bit more experience in this department help me out? Thanks a lot to any responses.

[W-L]

Hello all, I have a bit of a dilemma. So I have an Alphacool NexXxos ST30 360MM Full Copper and it only included 30mm screws to mount it to the case through a fan, which means I can only do a pull configuration on the top of my case. What I wanted is short 6mm screws so I can mount the radiator directly to the top of my case and then use those 30mm screws that I already have to mount the fans to the bottom of the radiator in push. Though I'm conflicted on what threads / screws I need to look for. The little baggies that came with my radiators are labeled "M3x30MM". I'm not sure if "M3" is the thread size or not. I probably should've payed attention in my Freshman Engineering class. I've also come across "6-32" screws, which I'm not sure if they're the same thing. Can anybody with a bit more experience in this department help me out? Thanks a lot to any responses.

 

M3 is the diameter of the screw I believe it uses regular coarse threading but you can easily mount it with the rad with some 6-8mm screws given a rubber washer in between directly to the case I current that a similar setup as that to that.

 

Between push and pull however there isn't much difference in performance so between the two if you cannot find M3 screws using the 30mm screws to through the fan then the rad is still a good option.

[Interfectorem]

M3 is the diameter of the screw I believe it uses regular coarse threading but you can easily mount it with the rad with some 6-8mm screws given a rubber washer in between directly to the case I current that a similar setup as that to that.

 

Between push and pull however there isn't much difference in performance so between the two if you cannot find M3 screws using the 30mm screws to through the fan then the rad is still a good option.

Thank you! So do you think purchasing some 6mm screws from Amazon that are labeled as "M3" function? As for the Push or Pull thing, I just like seeing my fans spinning

[W-L]

Thank you! So do you think purchasing some 6mm screws from Amazon that are labeled as "M3" function? As for the Push or Pull thing, I just like seeing my fans spinning

 

Yes something like this should be no problem:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F33W7LY/ref=s9_psimh_gw_p328_d0_i4?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=0VPX6WTP6TYPAJSJMMMK&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2079475242&pf_rd_i=desktop

 

I had to mount mine in push due to clearance since I only have about 1-2mm of space between the mobo heatsinks and the fans.

Edited July 12, 2015 by W-L

[Interfectorem]

Yes something like this should be no problem:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F33W7LY/ref=s9_psimh_gw_p328_d0_i4?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=0VPX6WTP6TYPAJSJMMMK&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2079475242&pf_rd_i=desktop

 

I had to mount mine in push due to clearance since I only have about 1-2mm of space between the mobo heatsinks and the fans.

Thanks a ton man!

[W-L]

Thanks a ton man!

 

Oh wait I dropped the wrong link this one here:

http://www.amazon.com/Machine-Finish-Phillips-M3-0-5-Threaded/dp/B00F33UFFO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436668020&sr=8-1&