This actually has me wondering: I just ordered a framework 16 that'll ship out in 5y (ok like 3mo, but FUUUU-), but what are the torque specs on the screws in all the various innards I may need to replace or upgrade? Lowest my screwdriver can go is 10 in/lbs.
I'm sure there are all sorts of cases where, if you really care, it matters quite a bit to get that extra 15 minutes of life out of the component by reducing vibrations with the perfect torque.
But in reality yeah, snug is fine, and if it's a really vibrate-y component with solid materials maybe you can upgrade that to tight.
That is a Torx (a brand name) wrench, not a torque wrench.
Torx is a proprietary driver shape for fasteners.
A torque wrench is a regular wrench but it has a mechanism inside that measures how much torque is applied and clicks when an adjustable threshold is passed, so you know exactly how tight the fastener is.
Actually, it is a Torx torque wrench. They came with Threadripper CPUs because they had a very specific torque specification. It's why the handle looks so odd.
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Cosmonaut_Collin@lemmy.world · 69 pts · 2y
I still have my dad's old computer jacks for lifting up the computer to flush the memory fluid. Computers aren't built the same they used to be.
saltnotsugar@lemm.ee · 27 pts · 2y
Made me livin changin the RAM oil on laptops in Silicon Valley.
Canadian_Cabinet@lemmy.ca · 18 pts · 2y
That's why you gotta go electric. There are fewer moving parts therefore no oil!
Azuth@lemmy.today · 20 pts · 2y
Electric just ain't the same. Zoomers will never know the power of hearing your CPU revving in high gear during those intense Quake matches.
GrundlButter@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 31 pts · 2y
The threadripper CPUs actually did come with a torque wrench to tighten down the retention plate.
ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 4 pts · 2y
This actually has me wondering: I just ordered a framework 16 that'll ship out in 5y (ok like 3mo, but FUUUU-), but what are the torque specs on the screws in all the various innards I may need to replace or upgrade? Lowest my screwdriver can go is 10 in/lbs.
GrundlButter@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 10 pts · 2y
brenticus@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
I'm sure there are all sorts of cases where, if you really care, it matters quite a bit to get that extra 15 minutes of life out of the component by reducing vibrations with the perfect torque.
But in reality yeah, snug is fine, and if it's a really vibrate-y component with solid materials maybe you can upgrade that to tight.
ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 2y
Good question, idk if it needs it or not, never thought about it until I saw this post lol.
GrundlButter@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 2y
I assume the framework stuff comes with instructions. Unless you're stubborn, skilled, or some combination, rtfm haha. That's how I live my life.
ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 2y
If it does I'll read it! I used to be a non manual reader but I've fucked too much shit up haha.
Synthead@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Oh wow, what a neat piece of kit!
Rodeo@lemmy.ca · -2 pts · 2y
That is a Torx (a brand name) wrench, not a torque wrench.
Torx is a proprietary driver shape for fasteners.
A torque wrench is a regular wrench but it has a mechanism inside that measures how much torque is applied and clicks when an adjustable threshold is passed, so you know exactly how tight the fastener is.
Enk1@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 2y
Actually, it is a Torx torque wrench. They came with Threadripper CPUs because they had a very specific torque specification. It's why the handle looks so odd.
Rodeo@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 2y
Huh, no shit. Never seen one so tiny.
GrundlButter@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 5 pts · 2y
It's both! I've used one many times before, it does indeed click at a specific torque. It also has a Torx bit in it.
Unfortunately, the bit is glued in there, so neither the bit nor the torque driver can be reused for anything. It's just a wasteful gimmick.
Rinox@feddit.it · 19 pts · 2y
What am I watching? What am I reading? What the fuck? O.O
vale@sh.itjust.works · 17 pts · 2y
nah that's the Demon Core-i9
Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyz · 2 pts · 2y
Or maybe they’re just tickling the tail of a sleeping snapdragon.
RealFknNito@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 2y
I often think I'm not that smart with computers.
Then I see shit like this and remind myself there's a whole category of people way dumber.
0ops@lemm.ee · 16 pts · 2y
I'm convinced that the people making these stock photos are making them ridiculous for shits and giggles
XbSuper@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 2y
Holy fuck, even if you know nothing about tech, you have to see this is wrong lol
nandeEbisu@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 2y
I almost had an aneurysm trying to parse that title until I saw the picture + channel name.
zipsglacier@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
Lon3star@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 2y
I can hear it snapping
GrundlButter@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 2y