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The first GamersNexus tear-down toolkit took a year of development to manufacture, with that time going into tuning and dialing-in tool quality for long service life. We just spent another year updating the tools to have permanent tool label engravings in the handle that will survive heavy use, we’ve flattened the hex heads to better clear PCB components, and we’ve eliminated all single-use plastic bags from the tools. These tools are made out of a CRV steel (Chromium-Vanadium) for strength, with the two hex heads made of A3 steel to allow our customization. The GN tear-down toolkit has custom-made, high-quality tools for PC component maintenance, disassembly, and PC building, and is ready to disassemble most video cards for GPU re-pasting or water block installation (check the tools list below to see what’s included and ensure compatibility with your components). We made custom molds for the tool rods, opting for a 100mm (~3.9in) rod length for the best balance of weight and torque.
This Tear-Down Toolkit now includes a 7-year warranty, applied retroactively to all owners and going forward. Learn more here.
Phillips PH1
Phillips PH0
Phillips PH00
Phillips PH000
Custom Hex Head 5.0mm (ground-down & flattened exterior for capacitor clearance)
Custom Hex Head 4.0mm (ground-down & flattened exterior for capacitor clearance)
Allen 1.5mm
Allen 2.0mm
Allen 2.5mm
Torx 6
Additional features and information detailed below. Includes extensive warranty detailed here.
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Note: We’ve improved the toolkit even further since the above video, now included permanent tool label engravings (that will survive heavy use), an updated rubberized grip, flattened hex heads for even better small part clearance, and we’ve removed all single-use plastics from the tools thanks to the updated label engraving approach. This required an entirely new mold that was expensive, but worth it to cut-down on the single-use bags, and additionally beneficial to longevity and endurance of the tool labels, shown below:
The rubberized handle ensures good grip for the user and also has hanger holes to rest the tools on a pegboard. Alternatively, you can keep the tools in the included, custom-stitched bag that we made. Each tool fits snugly within the bag, inside of which can be found a zipper pouch with three quick reference cards for common video card disassembly processes. The zipper pouch is conveniently available for additional thermal pads, screws, or spare parts that you may want to keep with your tools. Atop the zipper pouch is a video card tear-down diagram made by GN, offering a stylized and accurate look at video card components. Externally, the pouch is secured with a buckle and embroidered with the full GamersNexus logo. Two hanger holes are present on the bag so that it can be easily stored on a pegboard or in/on a backpack.
These tools were selected for wide compatibility with PC component disassembly and common component tear-downs, making it easier to re-paste most partner model GPUs (check the included tools list for compatibility with your device), CPU coolers, and more.
The goal was to focus on high-quality tools that have a long service life while also improving usability. All tools are custom-made for this toolkit. We made new molds for the rods, which are all 100mm length for a good mix of balance, torque, and grip. Each of the tool types is detailed above.
The Hex 4.0 & 5.0 (mm) head drivers are completely custom-tooled by GamersNexus for PC component disassembly. We have flattened the hex drivers so that they fit flush with the board, allowing the hex socket to get closer to the hex head screws for a better grip. The exterior of the hex drivers has also been ground-down even more, allowing good component clearance when working on PCBs near SMDs or through-hole devices.
We use tools every day in the lab. With so many of our team members accessing the same screwdrivers, we’ve learned that pegboard-mounting tools makes for fast organization that is easily restored when cleaning-up. Our PC building toolkit comes with holes in the bag and in the driver handles for easy mounting on standard pegboard hooks, keeping tools within reach. We even oriented the text so it’s readable from a pegboard mount.
To reduce the chance of dropping screws into a re-assembled component, the GN toolkit comes with the metal tips pre-magnetized on 8 of the 10 tools. The other two are hex drivers, which we’ve specifically left unmagnetized so that screws don’t get stuck inside of the hex head. This solves two common inconveniences in PC component disassembly and PC assembly. The magnetization makes it easy to lift screws out of their threads once loosened, at which point they can be tracked on the GN Modmat grid.
Updates to the toolkit include new handle labels that are engraved on one side (for the “GamersNexus” logo) and molded into the plastic on the other (surrounded by the rubber handle). This custom mold took us 4 months to perfect and was difficult to get the quality to our standards, but has been worth it: The text will remain present even with heavy use, and it has also allowed us to eliminate the vast majority of single-use plastics in shipping.
Being on the road has taught us the value of easily stowed and carried tools. The GN tool bag can fit 10 drivers (all included in the GN toolkit) and also has a zipper pouch for spare parts — like those screws you forgot to put back in, extra thermal pads, or tubes of thermal paste — and is easily rolled and buckled for secure transport.
Well-crafted driver heads with high-quality, strong metals ensure a long-lasting tool, and the handle and rubberized grip make for comfort and a well-balanced weight. The 100mm driver shafts and 100mm handle provide a good mixture of torque and convenience, helping to reduce the risk of stripping screws that may be embedded a little too tightly. Above, you can also see a close-up of the pegboard mounting hole, sized to fit common pegboard stand-offs and hooks.
While a Phillips head screwdriver is the primary tool for building a computer, opening parts, modifying components for water cooling, cleaning dust that’s deeply ingrained in components, and re-applying thermal paste to old silicon might require a few additional tools. The GN Tear-Down Toolkit comes with some of the most commonly needed tools for component disassembly, including the tools needed to take apart NVIDIA RTX™ 2080 Ti, RTX™ 2080, and RTX™ 2070 reference (“Founders Edition”) video cards. Our toolkit also includes everything necessary for disassembly of AMD Radeon™ Vega 56 and 64 reference video cards. Many other video cards are also supported, as most use the same tools found in this kit; however, some cards (likely the RTX 3000 Founders Edition - TBD) may require additional tools, and you should check the card’s screws against the toolkit list above for compatibility. We went the extra mile on validating the tools for quality, even custom grinding-down the exterior of the Hex 4.0 and 5.0 driver heads to allow clearance from small capacitors on the boards.
GamersNexus Medium Anti-Static Modmat (32" x 16") - GPU Tear-Down
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