They are actually very hard to manage since they are so stiff, and I find that so much easier to work with standard braided cables. Contrary to the marketing they are not easier to route. Power supplies with flat cables are another issue. One solution here would be to use a magnetic screwdriver and magnetic tray, and also just keep that screw in the socket even if you remove the M.2 drive. And most of the time they are not pre-installed into the socket, so you have to fish them out out of the motherboard accessory bags. They are hard to line up properly because of the ultra small threading. First of all, they are super tiny and easy to lose with a small head. While we are still on topic of screws let’s talk about M.2 screws. You can also pick up these slightly larger ones from Amazon, which are going to be extremely helpful and will save you hours in the long-term when building computers over and over. I love these organizers that help to separate all your screws, especially the ones included with Phanteks cases. Most cases and cooling hardware come with non-reusable bags for all your screws and accessories, which can be a real pain for organization for first-time builders. Sometime it’s the fine thread, sometimes it’s the thicker thread, and I always have to check before inserting the motherboard just to avoid any headaches. I don’t understand how we still do not have standardized screws for motherboard standoffs.
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