Case too big for GPU anti-sag brace, suggestions?

Zikar · 8 Nov 2023 at 15:50

So, got everything set up but there's too much space below my card for me to put the anti-sag brace in to protect my GPU. I'm wondering what options there are. I could put a box in there and not have a lower fan there to give it some more height, but I'm wondering if there's other options that would look a bit more professional, like a shelf.

Thanks in advance!

Armageus · 8 Nov 2023 at 16:06

What case is this for?

There are different types of GPU support, from the pole type, to some like the Lian-Li that fasten to your motherboards screw holes:

My basket at OcUK:

1 x Kolink Core Adept VGA Support Mount - Black (SKU: CA-07M-KK) = £8.99
1 x Jonsbo VC-1-S VGA Stand (Silver) (SKU: CA-01D-JB) = £9.95
1 x Lian Li GB-002 Anti Sag Bracket for VGA Cards - Black (SKU: CA-79L-LL) = £12.94

Total: £31.88 (includes delivery: £0.00)

Zikar · 8 Nov 2023 at 17:51

This is my case

Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2 Full Tower Case Tempered Glass Window DRGB Satin Black

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As you can see, there's lots of empty space under the motherboard.

Armageus · 8 Nov 2023 at 18:15

The lian-li should be suitable though?

Parsley · 8 Nov 2023 at 21:17

Just something to consider for the Lian-Li types that attach to the motherboard, make sure your board doesn't have any heatsinks or "armour" or plastic nonsense in the way that could interfere with the straight metal brace. On my motherboard the metal brace only just clears it.

freddie64 · 8 Nov 2023 at 23:41

Google "upHere Graphics Card Brace".

Some thing like that may be a better option.

Thought OCUK sold these, but seems only a couple of AMD cards come with them.

Mcnumpty2323 · 9 Nov 2023 at 11:23

A bit of watercooling hard tube?
At least its transparent
Unlike a box lol

Zikar · 9 Nov 2023 at 17:01

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm not super into having to put things into the mobo since I'd probably have to have to take out the GPU and Parsley mentioned, it does have "Steel Armour" and stuff on the PCI slot.

Freddie64's suggestion seems like the best for me, thanks everyone!

Parsley · 9 Nov 2023 at 18:08

Zikar said:
Thanks for the suggestions. I'm not super into having to put things into the mobo since I'd probably have to have to take out the GPU and Parsley mentioned, it does have "Steel Armour" and stuff on the PCI slot.

Freddie64's suggestion seems like the best for me, thanks everyone!

The armour on the slot itself will be fine, it's more the other stuff covering the motherboard in general, like where the southbridges used to be on old motherboards.