If you've ever built a computer you'll understand that having the correct tools makes everything far, far easier. The bare minimum is a Phillips head screwdriver, but as PCs and PC parts become more complex, and yes, fiddlier, having more than the bare minimum has become more and more vital.
So, we decided to make our own DIY precision tool kit that contains everything that you need to get the job done easily and without issue. Let’s take a look at what it contains, and how it’ll make your next PC build or tech maintenance easier.
Of course, those who have built a computer before will be primarily concerned with one thing, and one thing only: What bits we’ve included. So, here’s the list, in its entirety. These are all nickel-plated, by the way, so you can expect everything to last way longer than it needs to, with no corrosion.
That’s a total of 65 different bits, meaning you’re covered for any and all PC-building and general tech maintenance. The platform-agnostic amongst you will have noticed that the Tri-Wing bits are what’s needed to work on things like a Nintendo Switch. Additionally, Torx bits are needed for certain security screws that are otherwise nigh-on impossible to remove without destroying them, as found in the PlayStation 5.
So, that’s a pretty big bag of bits for sure, however, they are quite difficult to use with the bare hand, so we’ve given you a driver, too.
The driver features a magnetized tip to securely hold on the bits, and it’s powerful enough to secure a screw on the end of the bit, too. This makes it far less likely that you’ll drop a screw on the floor and lose it, or worse, drop it inside the computer you’re trying to fix, never to be seen again. The socket you insert the bits into is a standard 4.0mm Hex, too, so chances are that any bits you already have can be used with the screwdriver, too.
Additionally, the driver itself has 6 rings of deep knurling that allows you to effectively grip the driver in spite of tight screws. The cap on the end rotates freely, however, allowing you to spin the driver via the knurling while holding onto the cap. This makes life easier near the beginning of screwing something in and near the end of unscrewing something.
If you’re intentionally trying to tighten something with no regard for your future self, there’s a hole through the entire driver. Jamming another, inferior, screwdriver through this allows you to use the other one like a lever to create a frankly unrecommended amount of torque.
The CORSAIR DIY precision tool kit driver is 123mm long, which is extended to 141mm with any of the included bits. This is compact for sure, however even the largest cases like our 1000D can be tricky, and of course, with smaller cases like the 2000D RGB AIRFLOW Mini-ITX, becoming more and more common, we can still run into some painfully awkward angles. So, we’ve included something to help with that.
This is an extension that sits between the driver and the bit, extending the total length (including the bit) to 260mm. This can be helpful, but of course, it’s not the main benefit.
The main benefit is that it can be bent to more than 180-degrees while continuing the screwing motion to the end. This means you no longer have to be in line with what you’re screwing in, which is hugely beneficial, especially for things like securing a graphics card when the PCI-e slot cover screw is obscured, which is annoyingly very common.
As a bonus, we've also included a magnetic plate on the inside of the tool kit's lid, which makes for a secure location for loose screws.
So, pick up the CORSAIR DIY precision tool kit from our main website and have a far easier experience next time you’re building your next PC.
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