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Started by clueless404 | | 4 answers
Video Card Mounted Correctly?
Hi guys, I am a new computer builder. I am concerned about my video card's mounting. I believe I mounted it correctly (I used screws, made sure everything was plugged in, etc.), but am concerned if it is falling out. I know it is a stupid question, but I'd still like some reassurance. The computer is performing perfectly, but looking through the side panel window I see the video card is not completely horizontal. Is it okay if the GPU is leaning to the right a bit? I'd estimate 10-20 degrees. Thank you for the help! I really appreciate it.
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July 28, 2014 4:17:50 PM

Thanks for the help everyone! I can't find anything to prop it up, but it is running alright, and if anything goes wrong I know how to fix it. I just wanted to make sure it was alright to be running, etc. Thanks again!
a b U Graphics card
July 28, 2014 1:42:29 AM

The only thing to do at this moment would be to check if you can find a backplate for your GPU, and mount it on.
This should help stiffen up the card, and remove most on the bending.
a c 133 U Graphics card
July 28, 2014 1:23:15 AM

Its not unusual for graphics card to be slightly bent under their own weight, particularly if it has a beefy cooler. Its fine, just a symptom that the PCIe form factor was never intended for any hardware that would require significant cooling.
a b U Graphics card
July 28, 2014 1:08:52 AM

If everything is working it should be ok. Some heavier gpu's get a bit of a lean, the Devil 13 R9 295X2 even comes with a stand to help prop it up.

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