Modding Motherboard Standoffs 3mm thread?

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  1. kill_me_quick

    kill_me_quick Big and Blue

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    As the title says really, do motherboard standoffs have a 3mm thread. Need to know so that i can mount my PSU thanks.
     
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  2. Ghlargh

    Ghlargh What's a Dremel?

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    It differs betweeen motherboards, i have seen at least 3 different treads for standoffs.
     
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  3. Gordy

    Gordy Evil Teddy

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    They are almost always 3mm threads yes.
     
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  4. Captain Slug

    Captain Slug Infinite Patience

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    Motherboard stand-offs typically have a very short thread length and I don't have any that are longer than 2mm in my massive collection.

    If you're talking about the thread GAUGE then they come in both #6-32 and M3. #6-32 is more widely used though.
     
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  5. kill_me_quick

    kill_me_quick Big and Blue

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    Yeah sorry I did mean M3 need to find a tap now, thanks
     
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