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Gtx970 not sitting straight in Nzxt Phantom. Bracket required?

Bone9

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As above I've noticed that my gpu doesn't sit level in my case (curves down to the right).

Was just wondering if you can get some type of support or bracket for this?

Here's some pics, what do you think?







 
Some people use lego blocks or insulated tubes to prop the end of the card up. Powercolor did a "jack" for supporting the end of the card but they're very hard to come across.
 
with your case being white you really notice how slim the board is.
Ive got the same board but in a black case I didint think it was as noticeable in mine.
 
I had the same card and it did the same thing. Never bothered fixing it though, but there's those back plates on the bay, they would no doubt work and look decent too.
 
A couple of years ago I had a similar concern so used Scythe Ninja wire ( suitably insulated) to support my 'bendy' gpu in a nzxt case. Did work a treat although 'tinkering' round/removing gpu became a bit of a ... ache.

Not sure if still available as scthe may have discontinued but I would think something similar could be found.:)

More expensive , probably, alternative can you buy a backplate for your gpu?
 
I wonder if I could use a small hook and wire from the roof? Would rather have a metal bracket attaching it to the chassis though.

I had a look at some backplates but at £20 seams a lot for a flat plate. I'm not sure when I'll upgrade to a 980ti.
 
Scythe did something called ninja wire, was a length of wire with two hooks at either end.

Maybe you can find or make something similar using fishing parts.
 
Sorry for the quick drawing on my note 4 but how about a metal bracket in black bolted to the gpu and screwed to the chassis?

Can I use the little copper holes on the circuit board to mount to?

 
Some thin fishing line would also be more than enough.
By the way that small sag might be an aesthetic annoyance but doesn't harm the motherboard.

EDIT: Don't mess with the circuit board ._.
Just connect the power cables from the same hole the case usb connectors are coming.
 
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Banana card!

What you should do is route the pci-e cables through the top rubber gromet and pull tight, This is how i stopped my 980 sagging. You might notice it come back when you move the case but open it up pop it into position and again pull tight on the cables.

Route round the back with some cable ties to hold.
 
Go all high tech with some cable ties to the top of your case. Get see through cable ties for £1 and you'll not see them "in action" if you have a windowed case.
 
BTW make sure you keep the plastic front of the case away from sunlight - I didn't (used to hit it in a morning) so it yellowed :eek:

Case is now in loft - ready as a spare. (NZXT did offer to sell me a new front bit but by the time they offered I had bought a 800D - which has since been replaced by a 'white' 780T ; which is covered by a clean duster in a morning :) )
 
AgedIdiot said:
BTW make sure you keep the plastic front of the case away from sunlight - I didn't (used to hit it in a morning) so it yellowed :eek:

Case is now in loft - ready as a spare. (NZXT did offer to sell me a new front bit but by the time they offered I had bought a 800D - which has since been replaced by a 'white' 780T ; which is covered by a clean duster in a morning :) )
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Cheers for that mate, I'll check that as it might be in sunlight in the mornings.
 
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