I’m on the lookout for a dedicated pc building and repairing screwdriver. ideally I’d like a full size screwdriver with a meaty large handle and a rotating end. I can only seem to find smaller precision screwdrivers with the rotating end, the closest I can find to what I think I want is; Klein-Tools-32585 (sorry cant get the link to work, it’s on Amazon) but I think the handle may be too thin…. Anyway I know there are plenty of Ozexperts in this field so please offer any suggestions.
Best Screwdriver for Building and Repairing PC’s
jason101 on 10/08/2022 - 20:13
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Maybe try searching for ratcheting screwdrivers. I think that's more of what you're after.
The Stanley Fatmax ratcheting screwdriver is pretty solid. But it's pretty big.
Imo for PC building just get a nice and solid standard phillips screwdriver that's magnetic so you don't keep dropping screws everywhere…
magnetic should be your most important feature. if you get a meaty handle you will struggle with the tight edge screws unless you have an attachment that gives it extra length.
Ive been using this and have been happy with it: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004013144764.htmlCareful with those kits - they're really hit or miss quality wise.
I like the Xiaomi Mi kits - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/626434
Had one of them for a few years now, use it daily and the swivel end is really spinny and smooth. Only one I'd consider above that is the iFixit Kits.Buuuuut - It's not good for Desktop PC Case screws. It's only good for all the smaller stuff.
Yeah I got mine from this deal. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/205916 For only $7 lasting 7 years ive been very happy. But you can certainly pay more for higher quality stuff. To be honest i only use the Phillips heads, the socket head for motherboard standoffs and the extension for the motherboard screws on the left edge and on some CPU coolers.
Wouldn't you want an electric screwdriver or is that OTT?
Maybe if your wrists are broken.
Linus Tech Tips keep advertising their upcoming screwdriver. I like the quality and QA they've put into it, but DAMN I'm not paying over 100 bucks for one!!
Personally, I've got a no-name PH2 with a magnetic head that was probably $2 at the Reject Shop 15 years ago. Another pair of PH1 and PH0 for smaller screws, then a cheapie interchangeable set with the remainder of security Torx/tiny Allen bits etc for odd items.
Reject shop ones will probably have a better warranty than the "trust me bro" LTT variety.
all i could find on website
https://www.rejectshop.com.au/p/screwdriver-set-6pc?searchTe…
not as compact as AIO
Hmmm I think this exactly what I want, now I just need to find it for $20-30
projectfarm's testing pmuch has me sold on the ltt
https://youtu.be/845HUaWYSQA?t=1242
(any of the top6 seem good )now whether to get the orange-trim with silver shaft or black … hmmm
(or i should re-evaluate the rankings of criteria)
With 30 years in IT I've built and serviced countless PC, servers and related devices. I've probably turned well into 6 figures of #2 phillips head screws. My most used screwdriver is a simple no name with a classic translucent yellow handle that I used to be dads before I borrowed it some 40 years ago. You'll occasionally need something else but a #2 phillips will cover easily 95% of what you'll need.
Magnetic helps a lot when you drop those little buggers in hard to reach places :D
I just bought this Klein Tools 32305 screwdriver: https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B08KFMHQCP
Has a spinning top that holds the double-ended bits. Didn't buy it specifically to work on PC's, though.
Sadly, not magnetic, which was a disappointment, but I have a screwdriver with a pull-out centre which gives me a magnetic pickup pole about 45cm long if I need to pick-up dropped screws.
https://www.amazon.com.au/32303-Multi-Bit-Screwdriver-Magnet…
Thanks for that, I might give this one a go, Linus TT for $100 is perfect but unjustifiable. I also bought this https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/718054 as a backup, makes everything else seem extravagant.
You can magnetise them with a strong magnet!
I think I got my screwdriver set from either Woolies or the reject shop; pretty much is able to tackle every screw I’ve ever encountered
I have an ifixit kit and it's honestly been flawless.
https://australia.ifixit.com/products/mako-driver-kit-64-pre…
They have a lifetime warranty on all the heads, the bearings on the handle are smooth as butter, and the only thing I've been unable to open with the included heads was a Gameboy game cartridge and a single security screw that I'd never seen before or since.Not cheap, but very good.
One of my work colleagues has 2 of these sets.
Do they dual wield?
I have used the same Silverline 1x75mm for over a decade across many machines & furniture.
You don't need anything fancier than a basic Phillips screwdriver. Maybe a short and long one for certain cases would help.
Something like this: https://www.bunnings.com.au/trojan-75mm-no-1-phillips-screwd…
Not sure why you need rotating end for PC building. That's usually for finer precision work like watches or mobile phones in which case you want a multi-bit set (for Torx etc) and might want one of those electric ones.