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so i put my alienware x51 mainboard into a new pc it works ok but have a small issue???

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September 10, 2014 12:28:33 PM

So here is my small issue it works a ok besides a sensor error which is no big deal beings that's not there anymore it was on the old power board, but my video card seems to be touching a capacitor it don't seem to effect it at all, just wondering if its ok like this, eventually i plan on upgrading my motherboard. I just don't have the cash right now and can't afford to redo windows at this moment not sure if i would have to if i moved to a new board. So back to my video card issue here are some pics of it what do you think, my tech told me not to worry about it as he did the swap over for me. I wish i new how to do a way with the power sensor error i will show you on pic were it connected maybe you all will have ideas. Thanks all and happy computing. yes i spell capacitor wrong on the pics lol oh well.






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September 10, 2014 2:20:55 PM

Probably not an issue. If you are really worried about it, I'd cut a small piece of plastic off of a static proof bag (most PC components come in these bags) and stick it between the capacitor and GPU.

If there was ever enough voltage difference between the two in order to overcome this additional potection - odds are there would be a number of other places that would short out first.

Though you may need to be cautious if moving the system, if you transport it a lot (LAN parties/etc) the vibration may make the GPU push into the capacitor and break the lead between it and the motherboard.
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September 10, 2014 2:46:39 PM

thanks much for the help appreciate it :)  i should be getting a static proof bag any day now as i have a new blue ray drive coming soon.
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September 15, 2014 2:07:56 PM

menetlaus said:
Probably not an issue. If you are really worried about it, I'd cut a small piece of plastic off of a static proof bag (most PC components come in these bags) and stick it between the capacitor and GPU.

If there was ever enough voltage difference between the two in order to overcome this additional potection - odds are there would be a number of other places that would short out first.

Though you may need to be cautious if moving the system, if you transport it a lot (LAN parties/etc) the vibration may make the GPU push into the capacitor and break the lead between it and the motherboard.


hey do you think this would work to fix my issue

http://www.amazon.com/RIF6-Express-Flexible-Extender-Ex...
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September 15, 2014 2:25:21 PM

some local shop has them going to go look at them, they use them in servers so going to go see what they look like and maybe try it out can t go wrong for 6 bucks.
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September 15, 2014 4:35:42 PM

i did buy it but took it back as it was not stiff enough to hold up a video card it was a useless piece of garbage.
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