Problem with Graphics card sagging solution

Frogger · Dec 3, 2016

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

jboydgolfer · Dec 3, 2016

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 · Dec 3, 2016

+1 for Lego

Jetster · Dec 3, 2016

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 · Dec 4, 2016

NdMk2o1o said:
+1 for Lego

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

eidairaman1 · Dec 4, 2016

jboydgolfer said:
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 · Dec 4, 2016

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 · Dec 4, 2016

use chopstick as GPU support

NdMk2o1o · Dec 4, 2016

jaggerwild said:
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.

xkm1948 · Dec 4, 2016

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

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Mussels · Dec 5, 2016

xkm1948 said:
Adjustable graphic card supporter, comes with options for Crossfire/SLI

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my straw method was much more subtle

Vario · Dec 5, 2016

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 · Dec 5, 2016

Vario said:
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 · Dec 5, 2016

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 · Dec 5, 2016

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

Vario · Dec 5, 2016

Jetster said:
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 · Dec 5, 2016

xkm1948 said:
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. :cool:

Jetster · Dec 5, 2016

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

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

xkm1948 · Dec 5, 2016

Video review of GPU jacks:

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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 · Dec 5, 2016

rtwjunkie said:
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 · Dec 5, 2016

AsRock said:
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 · Dec 5, 2016

Mussels said:
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 · Feb 12, 2017

eidairaman1 said:
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 · Feb 12, 2017

micropage7 said:
yeah especially when you buy cheap case, sometimes you need to skip 1 standoff point since the alignment is bad

Caring1 said:
Save it for Youtube. Want more hits on your video? Advertise on Google or FaceBook.

Okay copy dat. I'm following your orders

micropage7 said:
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.

eidairaman1 said:
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 · Feb 12, 2017

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

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