Black Ice Micro II thread type?

[headala]

Hey, guys, help me out here. I've searched around, and can't seem to figure out the thread type for the mounting screws on my Black Ice Micro II (2x 80mm rad). Does anyone know? Need to place a big order from McMaster.

 

[Stevennoland]

I just went and checked mine, and I can't tell. The holes are too big for an M3 thread and too small for an M4. I'm quite positive they are metric cause a 6-32 thread is about the right size but still doesn't go in.

Your best bet is to buy a 6-32 tap and make them that. McMaster sells them for about $10.00 . Good luck!

 

[headala]

I just went and checked mine, and I can't tell. The holes are too big for an M3 thread and too small for an M4. I'm quite positive they are metric cause a 6-32 thread is about the right size but still doesn't go in.

Your best bet is to buy a 6-32 tap and make them that. McMaster sells them for about $10.00 . Good luck!

Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to look. I don't think even HWLabs knows the answer.

Maybe it's M3.5? Does that even exist? I will probably either tap it to M4 (since it looks like I will have to tap it either way) or superglue M3 nuts to the inside of the shroud. Thanks again!

 

[Xilikon]

Yes, M3.5 does exist but it's very rare and I guess they might be thinking of self-tapping screws with those radiators.

You need to tap it for sure and use the right screws. 6-32 is a great option since it's cheap and case screws is 6-32 as well.