How do I secure my graphics card against sagging?

xandor123

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I've got an Asus Strix GeForce 1080ti and the card is a beast. I just installed it and I noticed that the package came with two Velcro strips that are, I assume, used in securing the card to the case in some way. Only problem is that I can't seem to figure out how. There's no obvious hole I can wrap the strip through, and they're too short to wrap the whole card. I plan to have this computer for many years and don't want motherboard warping to be a thing.
 
Solution

Well - you can get gpu support bracket.
gpu_1_support_video_graphics_card_bracket_mnpctech.jpg


Velcro strips?
Those are most likely for tidying up cables.
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Bo Lee

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The only thing you need to secure it from sagging is the small screw on the back side of the card that secures it. Those velcro strips are just for bundling up cables instead of having a spiderweb of cables that can potentially snag fans.
 

xandor123

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It's been almost 4 years since I've built a new PC, so I had no idea that graphics cards started coming with cable management.

The question still stands though. I'm not seeing much, if any, sag right now, but it's not something I ever want to deal with. Should I do something about it now? Or is the card good?