Do I need a graphics bolster

Xystophori · 12 Dec 2019 at 21:32

I am using amd radeon rx 5700 mech

sideways14a · 12 Dec 2019 at 21:34

A what?

Xystophori · 13 Dec 2019 at 17:53

If you don't know what it is it isn't important

Gray2233 · 13 Dec 2019 at 18:01

Do you mean a graphics upgrade, as in getting a more powerful card?

If so the only person that can answer that is you.

Xystophori · 13 Dec 2019 at 18:15

No it is a stick that holds the gpu up

Plec · 13 Dec 2019 at 18:20

We need more information:

Main usage
Games you play/want to play
Monitor res/refresh (do you plan to upgrade soon)
Rest of your spec

Xystophori · 13 Dec 2019 at 18:22

It holds the gpu up

Plec · 13 Dec 2019 at 18:36

Xystophori said:
It holds the gpu up

What's propping you up? Try that.

Gray2233 · 13 Dec 2019 at 18:45

I think he might mean a support bracket or similar.

I'm not sure that English is this guys first language, so there's probably a bit of a communications barrier.

@OP: If you're worried about card droop (as in bending in the socket due to weight) I doubt it has much if any impact outside of perhaps not looking that good.

Vince · 13 Dec 2019 at 18:46

Xystophori said:
It holds the gpu up

One of those little sticks that stops the card sagging? Nope you don't need it.

Plec · 13 Dec 2019 at 18:56

Gray2233 said:
I think he might mean a support bracket or similar.

I'm not sure that English is this guys first language, so there's probably a bit of a communications barrier.

You may be right - browsed previous posts - post #3 seemed flippant, but is explained away if it's his second second language.

@Xystophori - Re GPU support: as above but if you're really concerned you can easily make a homemade solution. But if your card is securely screwed/fixed it should be fine.

Or, there's options like this:

Xystophori · 14 Dec 2019 at 19:58

It is my first language I am just not good at explaining

b00merang69 · 15 Dec 2019 at 22:59

PowerColor Power Jack V1 and V2 VGA holders is what you are asking about but V1 is hard to find these days (try 2nd hand on EB).

V1

V2

V2: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/powercolor-power-jack-v2-vga-holder-gx-192-pc.html

freddie64 · 16 Dec 2019 at 08:28

When my GPU was sagging it caused the RGB to cycle through all the colours and the only way to stop it was to prop it up.

I just used some water tube to make my own.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Bitspower Crystal Link Tube 12/10mm Length 500mm - Clear= £2.99

Total: £5.73 (includes shipping: £2.74)

At the time you could get black tube for the same price. Just cut it to size (i added a couple mm to be sure) and put some tape on the ends so it does not scratch anything.

Cheap as chips and works a treat.