Overclock.net › Forums › Case Mods & Cases › Other Hardware Mods › Cables and Sleeving › Question about MDPC wire clamps and compatible screws
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

Question about MDPC wire clamps and compatible screws - Page 2

post #11 of 24
9/14/12 at 6:20am
To secure the clamp i also use M3x6mm screws, i do also use the washers bought @ MDPC-X.

I drill a 2,5mm hole, in the motherboard plate, then tap it with an M3 tap, set the clamp with cables up against the hole, and screw it in. Works like a charm every time smile.gif
Edited by Mcbeer - 9/14/12 at 6:22am
Reply
Reply
post #12 of 24
10/7/12 at 10:49am
Thread Starter 
Hey guys,

Here are the screws I bought (m3x6):

6FJeO.jpg

Here's a pic for comparison with Nils's screw:

dMcNv.jpg

Does Nils give it any special treatment? I'm pretty convinced it's exactly the same screw, including the finish. When I look at the screw I got here it has this nice matte finish on it, maybe it's anodized or something.
Edited by adi518 - 10/7/12 at 12:32pm
Project R4
(12 items)
  		  
CPUMotherboardGraphicsRAM
i5 2500k Z77 Mpower EVGA 670 ftw G.skill Sniper 1866 / CL9 16gb kit 
Hard DriveOSMonitorPower
128gb crucial m4 7 ultimate x64 dell u2410 seasonic x-560 
Case
define r4 
View all
  hide details  
Reply
Project R4
(12 items)
  		  
CPUMotherboardGraphicsRAM
i5 2500k Z77 Mpower EVGA 670 ftw G.skill Sniper 1866 / CL9 16gb kit 
Hard DriveOSMonitorPower
128gb crucial m4 7 ultimate x64 dell u2410 seasonic x-560 
Case
define r4 
View all
  hide details  
Reply
post #13 of 24
10/10/12 at 1:38pm
  • Lutro0
  • .:Cable Sleeving Evangelist:.
  • Joined: Jun 2010
  • Location: Pierre, SD
  • Posts: 5,392
  • Rep: 471 (Unique: 350)
  • Trader Rating: 51
  • Folding Team Rank: 9
  • Folding Team Name: Big Bang Theorists
  •  
    Name Team Rank Points / May Work Units / May
    lutro0 9 141,977,662 / 2,969,985 45,401 / 13
       
  • Select All Posts By This User
Quote:
Originally Posted by adi518 View Post

Hey guys,
Here are the screws I bought (m3x6):
Here's a pic for comparison with Nils's screw:
Does Nils give it any special treatment? I'm pretty convinced it's exactly the same screw, including the finish. When I look at the screw I got here it has this nice matte finish on it, maybe it's anodized or something.

He goes to great length to make sure they are still a bit oily (tad bit glossy) and not scratched up. Other then that its a screw like all the rest.
Lutro0 Customs Sleeving Gallery
(131 photos)
Katharos Mod
(22 photos)
[Sponsored] Project: ASH - Valentines Present
(31 photos)
Reply
Lutro0 Customs Sleeving Gallery
(131 photos)
Katharos Mod
(22 photos)
[Sponsored] Project: ASH - Valentines Present
(31 photos)
Reply
post #14 of 24
10/10/12 at 2:15pm
Thread Starter 
Thanks a bunch Mike. wink.gif
Project R4
(12 items)
  		  
CPUMotherboardGraphicsRAM
i5 2500k Z77 Mpower EVGA 670 ftw G.skill Sniper 1866 / CL9 16gb kit 
Hard DriveOSMonitorPower
128gb crucial m4 7 ultimate x64 dell u2410 seasonic x-560 
Case
define r4 
View all
  hide details  
Reply
Project R4
(12 items)
  		  
CPUMotherboardGraphicsRAM
i5 2500k Z77 Mpower EVGA 670 ftw G.skill Sniper 1866 / CL9 16gb kit 
Hard DriveOSMonitorPower
128gb crucial m4 7 ultimate x64 dell u2410 seasonic x-560 
Case
define r4 
View all
  hide details  
Reply
post #15 of 24
10/10/12 at 2:32pm
  • Lutro0
  • .:Cable Sleeving Evangelist:.
  • Joined: Jun 2010
  • Location: Pierre, SD
  • Posts: 5,392
  • Rep: 471 (Unique: 350)
  • Trader Rating: 51
  • Folding Team Rank: 9
  • Folding Team Name: Big Bang Theorists
  •  
    Name Team Rank Points / May Work Units / May
    lutro0 9 141,977,662 / 2,969,985 45,401 / 13
       
  • Select All Posts By This User
Quote:
Originally Posted by adi518 View Post

Thanks a bunch Mike. wink.gif

No problem!
Lutro0 Customs Sleeving Gallery
(131 photos)
Katharos Mod
(22 photos)
[Sponsored] Project: ASH - Valentines Present
(31 photos)
Reply
Lutro0 Customs Sleeving Gallery
(131 photos)
Katharos Mod
(22 photos)
[Sponsored] Project: ASH - Valentines Present
(31 photos)
Reply
post #16 of 24
10/10/12 at 3:01pm
For future reference, screws, metric or SAE(american) are all measured from the bottom of the head to the end of the screw. The size or length of the head is never considered. And, as some of you know, not everyone is accurate in their measurements. 5.76mm is not 6mm just like 1.5" x 3.5" is not a 2" x 4" but the industry is able to get legislation passed to allow it.

Bill W
Reply
Reply
post #17 of 24
10/11/12 at 3:15am
Thread Starter 
I went back to the hardware store yesterday and got me the same screws just longer, M3x8. Now I can fully reach the motherboard stand off threads:

With the Brainwasher and everything it just looks great!

NxiRk.jpg
Project R4
(12 items)
  		  
CPUMotherboardGraphicsRAM
i5 2500k Z77 Mpower EVGA 670 ftw G.skill Sniper 1866 / CL9 16gb kit 
Hard DriveOSMonitorPower
128gb crucial m4 7 ultimate x64 dell u2410 seasonic x-560 
Case
define r4 
View all
  hide details  
Reply
Project R4
(12 items)
  		  
CPUMotherboardGraphicsRAM
i5 2500k Z77 Mpower EVGA 670 ftw G.skill Sniper 1866 / CL9 16gb kit 
Hard DriveOSMonitorPower
128gb crucial m4 7 ultimate x64 dell u2410 seasonic x-560 
Case
define r4 
View all
  hide details  
Reply
post #18 of 24
10/11/12 at 6:01am
That looks great adi518 wink.gif

However, some (if not all) of the motherboard screws are used as a direct contact to the case. I don't know whether it's a good idea to not connect them.
Reply
Reply
post #19 of 24
10/11/12 at 6:13am
Thread Starter 
It's grounding yes. However, I've seen many rigs bulit like this so maybe it's not a big issue. ;|~

Edit: I have these nice black washers I can use beneath the clamp, I believe that should solve the grounding issue.
Edited by adi518 - 10/11/12 at 5:39pm
Project R4
(12 items)
  		  
CPUMotherboardGraphicsRAM
i5 2500k Z77 Mpower EVGA 670 ftw G.skill Sniper 1866 / CL9 16gb kit 
Hard DriveOSMonitorPower
128gb crucial m4 7 ultimate x64 dell u2410 seasonic x-560 
Case
define r4 
View all
  hide details  
Reply
Project R4
(12 items)
  		  
CPUMotherboardGraphicsRAM
i5 2500k Z77 Mpower EVGA 670 ftw G.skill Sniper 1866 / CL9 16gb kit 
Hard DriveOSMonitorPower
128gb crucial m4 7 ultimate x64 dell u2410 seasonic x-560 
Case
define r4 
View all
  hide details  
Reply
post #20 of 24
10/12/12 at 8:12pm
Thread Starter 
Delete
Project R4
(12 items)
  		  
CPUMotherboardGraphicsRAM
i5 2500k Z77 Mpower EVGA 670 ftw G.skill Sniper 1866 / CL9 16gb kit 
Hard DriveOSMonitorPower
128gb crucial m4 7 ultimate x64 dell u2410 seasonic x-560 
Case
define r4 
View all
  hide details  
Reply
Project R4
(12 items)
  		  
CPUMotherboardGraphicsRAM
i5 2500k Z77 Mpower EVGA 670 ftw G.skill Sniper 1866 / CL9 16gb kit 
Hard DriveOSMonitorPower
128gb crucial m4 7 ultimate x64 dell u2410 seasonic x-560 
Case
define r4 
View all
  hide details  
Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home
  Back to Forum: Cables and Sleeving
Overclock.net › Forums › Case Mods & Cases › Other Hardware Mods › Cables and Sleeving › Question about MDPC wire clamps and compatible screws