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The threadripper CPUs actually did come with a torque wrench to tighten down the retention plate.
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.
Hmm, cursory Google searches don't seem to indicate a clear answer. You could always ask framework themselves, but I suspect that the answer is the general spec on the torx screws they use, and likely lower torque when it fastens a non-metal part.
I might be crucified for saying this, but does it need specific torque? Generally you're looking for fastened/snug, because unless it's a moving/vibrating part or a safety critical fastener, it's generally overkill to specify torque. (Including the threadripper torque wrench)
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.
Good question, idk if it needs it or not, never thought about it until I saw this post lol.
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.
If it does I'll read it! I used to be a non manual reader but I've fucked too much shit up haha.
Oh wow, what a neat piece of kit!
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.
Huh, no shit. Never seen one so tiny.
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.