GPU HSF too heavy... sagging GPU! [SOLVED]

[Tsukiyomi91]

for me if I wanna stick to air, I'll buy the reference model as shroud coolers are not as heavy as aftermarket ones & pushes air much more effectively.

 

[MrGenius]

I doubt anything is damaged. Try pushing upward on the HSF from the center, preferably directly under the GPU die/mounting points, instead of on the far end. Then you won't be torqueing on it causing it to lose contact with the GPU die(which simply tightening the mounting screws might temporarily or permanently alleviate actually). Or find a way to lift the card itself up without pushing on the HSF at all. IMO you've chosen possibly the worst way to solve the problem. And you're wondering why it doesn't work. It was a bad idea to begin with...

 

[fusseli]

The mobo is not damaged and everything looks solid. Seems to be just the gpu. I might try contacting Asus but I'm not expecting much. This card isn't exactly new or under warranty.

I doubt anything is damaged. Try pushing upward on the HSF from the center, preferably directly under the GPU die/mounting points, instead of on the far end. Then you won't be torqueing on it causing it to lose contact with the GPU die(which simply tightening the mounting screws might temporarily or permanently alleviate actually). Or find a way to lift the card itself up without pushing on the HSF at all. IMO you've chosen possibly the worst way to solve the problem. And you're wondering why it doesn't work. It was a bad idea to begin with...

A genius might consider two big fans on the dcuii cooler that there isn't much space at all to lift from, which leaves either the heatpipe out the side or the end of the card the only places to support without contacting fan blades

 

[khemist]

I picked up some GPU brackets with my last Bitspower order.

 

[fusseli]

I picked up some GPU brackets with my last Bitspower order.

Do you have a pic of them mounted?

 

[jboydgolfer]

Do you have a pic of them mounted?