MSI GTX 970 Sagging/Bending problem

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Hello guys I have recently finished my first build. Everything works nicely, however, after opening up the case today for periodic inspection I've noticed that my GPU is sagging weirdly up front.

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My question is: Could this pose a problem in the future if the PCB is under constant stress like that?
From what I can see the PCB is stressed most on the left side where the bend begins. Everything has been working fine from the start but this is worrisome.

I'm actually thinking of putting back the drive cage so I can use a cable tie on the 8-pin connector to lift it up a bit even though it would affect my airflow.

Any suggestions?
 
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That won't help. I have an MSI 970 and it sags, no matter which slot it is in. It is just so heavy that it sags. If you read some posts on OCN, you'll see others state their cards sag, regardless of brand.

With the Z97-A, it should be in one of the top two PCI-E 3.0 slots, though.

Try pulling the PCI-E power cables back until the card is straight (not so much that it puts stress on them) and then zip-tie them so they stay in that position. The only other way to fix it is to make a support bar. Something like a threaded rod with nuts at the end and with some rubber caps.
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I'd place the PCI Express cables somehow to keep the card straight rather than pull it downwards. In other words, I'd force the card to stay straight with the PCI Express cables.

Why are you using the card in the last PCIExpress x16 slot? Is the first PCI Express slot unusable / damaged?

Keeping the card in that slot may severely affect performance - that is a physical X16 with 2nd generation x2 bandwidth. You should connect the card in the first (closest to the CPU) PCI Expressx16 slot, where you get 3rd generation x16 bandwidth.
 
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That won't help. I have an MSI 970 and it sags, no matter which slot it is in. It is just so heavy that it sags. If you read some posts on OCN, you'll see others state their cards sag, regardless of brand.

With the Z97-A, it should be in one of the top two PCI-E 3.0 slots, though.

Try pulling the PCI-E power cables back until the card is straight (not so much that it puts stress on them) and then zip-tie them so they stay in that position. The only other way to fix it is to make a support bar. Something like a threaded rod with nuts at the end and with some rubber caps.
 
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That's exactly what I did. Had to re-install the drive cage that I had previously taken out to zip tie-tie the power connectors to it after moving then in the first slot. Thanks for the help everyone.
 
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really annoying that people respond with opinions instead of answers.
the GTX 970 is known for this. Doesn't matter what slot you put it in, the slots are all made the same.
People with the same problem are googling to find answers and most responses on here are people not giving an answer, but talking about using a different slot, different slot speeds, etc.
There is a graphics card support bracket you can use for heavier graphics cards.

example.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjhgfQbFhks

And, yes, the graphics card warping can cause issues. Heat sinks won't be on properly on the card, as well as it's torquing pressure on the PCIe slot on the motherboard. You can either use a case sideways so the graphics cards are upright, buy a brace, or make one.
 
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