Problem with Graphics card sagging solution

[Frogger]

I like to use plexiglass tube. If you want to light it 1LED does the trick.

 

[jboydgolfer]

ive never had an issue with GPU sag....which is odd, because all of MY GPU's are full length cards (over 12"s) 6950, 7970 (but it was the LCS water block one and had a beefy plate on back n front) GTX970, GTX210, 6870,and other my memory doesnt recall.

 

[NdMk2o1o]

+1 for Lego

 

[Jetster]

They make GPU jacks, or just lay it down then problem solved. Yes it can damage your slot on your MB

This is why new boards come with reinforced metal slot covers

 

[jaggerwild]

+1 for Lego

All that effort and not 1 screw holding it in the case? Or you do that on purpose?

 

[eidairaman1]

ive never had an issue with GPU sag....which is odd, because all of MY GPU's are full length cards (over 12"s) 6950, 7970 (but it was the LCS water block one and had a beefy plate on back n front) GTX970, GTX210, 6870,and other my memory doesnt recall.

you might of had the motherboard aligned in the case properly is why. My GPU doesnt exhibit any sagging either and its a Heavy SOB

 

[Komshija]

Drill two small holes with 2,5 mm drill bit in areas marked with red dots and fasten two M3 screws. This should be enough to support your gpu.

 

[micropage7]

use chopstick as GPU support

 

[NdMk2o1o]

All that effort and not 1 screw holding it in the case? Or you do that on purpose?

I must of took the picture before I screwed it in but it is.

 

[Deleted member 50521]

Adjustable graphic card supporter, comes with options for Crossfire/SLI

 

[Mussels]

Adjustable graphic card supporter, comes with options for Crossfire/SLI

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my straw method was much more subtle

 

[Vario]

I use a card keeper.

I have a potato camera. Look for the red box, thats the card keeper. I like it a lot.
I got a couple of these, if you live in the US I could ship you one if you pay shipping.
Doesn't work with all cards, you have to have the circuit board accessible for it to clip to and you might need a different, longer pci slot screw

You can also try things like a unsharpened pencil or a chopstick or try hanging your PCI-E power cable from above so it lifts the card. I used to use zipties but I didn't like having to cut the zip ties to remove the card.

 

[Jetster]

I use a card keeper.

I have a potato camera. Look for the red box, thats the card keeper. I like it a lot.
I got a couple of these, if you live in the US I could ship you one if you pay shipping.
Doesn't work with all cards, you have to have the circuit board accessible for it to clip to and you might need a different, longer pci slot screw

You can also try things like a unsharpened pencil or a chopstick or try hanging your PCI-E power cable from above so it lifts the card. I used to use zipties but I didn't like having to cut the zip ties to remove the card.

Interesting idea

Here another one

 

[Vario]

The card keeper looks better since it doesn't use up any slots besides the one already used for the card. I didn't pay very much for them either, bought a bunch on eBay as a lot awhile ago.

http://www.cardkeeper.net/index-2.html
I am using the
CARDKEEPER® Model CK99-1224

I had one of the larger size ones but it didn't fit my card as well, the smaller 1224 is sufficient I think. The larger size one does use two screws which is a plus, it will hold more weight more securely.

 

[Jetster]

Can't tell with your potato camera. You have a link to the item?

 

[Vario]

Can't tell with your potato camera. You have a link to the item?

Better picture, its the black horizontal beam on the videocard's pci slot screw.

 

[rtwjunkie]

Adjustable graphic card supporter, comes with options for Crossfire/SLI

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Wow! I never realized there was a dedicated, purpose-made solution.

 

[Jetster]

Wow! I never realized there was a dedicated, purpose-made solution.

Powercolor GPU use to come with jacks. I still have one

 

[Deleted member 50521]

Video review of GPU jacks:

And I just found some on Amazon. Cooler Master makes the version for SLI/Crossfire

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IQCBKOI/?tag=tec06d-20

https://store.coolermaster.com/masteraccessory-universal-vga-holder-for-all-size-tower-chassis

 

[AsRock]

Wow! I never realized there was a dedicated, purpose-made solution.

Wow really, personally i noticed a few users here who use all sorts of things. Although i did miss Mussels if he posted it before though.

Personally i like using fishing wire, although no good if you always have your hands in your case .

 

[Mussels]

Wow really, personally i noticed a few users here who use all sorts of things. Although i did miss Mussels if he posted it before though.

Personally i like using fishing wire, although no good if you always have your hands in your case .

my straw method was a recent invention when i went SLI, the two cards sagged close enough the top one ran 10C hotter - so i used a bit of straw to seperate them, which pushed the bottom card lower... so more straws were needed.

Bonus points is the straws are free, and i got frozen drinks

 

[NdMk2o1o]

my straw method was a recent invention when i went SLI, the two cards sagged close enough the top one ran 10C hotter - so i used a bit of straw to seperate them, which pushed the bottom card lower... so more straws were needed.

Bonus points is the straws are free, and i got frozen drinks

And to thaw them out you just put them into your case, all in one solution all round!

 

[micropage7]

That looks like bad/ sloppy motherboard alignment,

yeah especially when you buy cheap case, sometimes you need to skip 1 standoff point since the alignment is bad

 

[Tharindu Hettiarachchi]

yeah especially when you buy cheap case, sometimes you need to skip 1 standoff point since the alignment is bad

Save it for Youtube. Want more hits on your video? Advertise on Google or FaceBook.

Okay copy dat. I'm following your orders

yeah especially when you buy cheap case, sometimes you need to skip 1 standoff point since the alignment is bad

What do you mean by cheap case. Mastercase 5 pro? You're a billionaire then.

That looks like bad/ sloppy motherboard alignment, like the system was wam, bam, thank you ma'am

I guess i was fortunate with my gpu not sagging despite being big, heavy, bulky...

You have no idea what zotac amp extreme card looks like. I didn't think of that, cooler Master mastercase designers never made a mistake then, promoting the modular design mastercase everywhere(alignment issues with popular motherboards)

 

[CAPSLOCKSTUCK]

I think its a good solution...well expressed, through the medium of video. I hate it when subtitles have spelling mistakes though.