Hex screws

kookooshortman55

kookooshortman55

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So, I finally got my hands on one of those Akimbo coolers for my 8800GT. I just got it in today and I realized, once I hard the card out, that I couldn't remove the hex screws for the life of me. None of the tools in my tool set are compatible with it, and I don't have the budget for a full wrench set. I'm on a college budget and I had to convince myself to get this for $35. So basically, is there a single tool that I can get that is readily available anywhere so I can install this thing? I've seen tons of pliers and wrenches around but nothing this small. Thanks!
 
If you don't have any sockets, then it's about time you made the investment :P Seriously, I am sure you have friends with sockets or wrenches; just borrow one of theres.
 
Haha I've asked 3 of my friends with tool sets they say they don't have one. Would a socket even fit in that small space?

Just to make sure, we're talking about this right?
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Motoxrdude said:
O sorry, I was thinking of hex bolts. Hex bits are about $15 at home depot. Sure you are broke, but if you can't afford a $15 hex set, then you shouldn't have been able to afford that video card :P

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100653636

If you want to strip out the bolt, you can try an allan wrench :P
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Oh but now I have to get the wrench sets. These are just the attachments right? And seriously, I think I'm just going to have to sell my card to afford this. Haha, oh well I'll think of something.
 
Nah, all you need is one socket wrench for the bolt head. What's on the other side of the bolt? Is it a nut or is the nut welded to the cooler? If the nut is just free spinning then you will need a wrench, but you can just use an adjustable one for that.

And like I said, I am sure you have friends that have wrenches and a socket wrench. It is pretty much standard in any garage.
 
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