GPU 'Sagging' HELP!!!!!

pornol88 · 18 Jan 2015 at 09:26

Hi, I have powercolor r9 290x which is heavy as hell and the sagging situation is worst and worst... I am really worried that it will eventually kill my pcie connector on my mobo. Is there any esthetically pleasing solution ?????

Marine-RX179 · 18 Jan 2015 at 09:34

You could either route your PCI-E cable from top down to provide the "air-lift" like support for the weight, or you could try looking for the PowerColor PowerJack (though I think it would be difficult to source one in the UK, as it is a very niche product):
http://www.cnet.com/uk/news/powerco...orld-from-the-scourge-of-overweight-3d-cards/

pornol88 · 18 Jan 2015 at 09:42

OMG!! this picture made me nearly cry, thanks for help ill try cable solution first .

CEUOTC · 18 Jan 2015 at 09:43

I use a couple of black zip ties on my R9 290 as well as routing the power cables from the top of the case.

Sgt_Pepper · 18 Jan 2015 at 09:43

I'm sure I saw a build on here where the guy just got some cheap carbon rod, like 6mm or something. He cut it to size to support his cards. Didn't look out of place

EVILCOSMOS · 18 Jan 2015 at 09:46

Disco_P · 18 Jan 2015 at 09:47

I just tied a piece of string between the power connectors and the roof of my case.

Confused Stu · 18 Jan 2015 at 10:39

The priciest option is to get a case with a rotated motherboard - the Silverstone RV01/RV02/RV03/RV05/FT02/FT03 and probably some others. Because the GPU hangs straight down, you will never have to worry about GPU weight ever again.

If you don't fancy splashing out on a new case, then as others have suggested, either cables/wires/string/thread to hang it from above, or a block/rod cut to length to support from below.

Josh · 18 Jan 2015 at 10:45

Lego tower and prop it up, I did this with my sons 270x and its fine, and also kind of geeky.

We loves it!

no_1_dave · 18 Jan 2015 at 11:23

Lego ftw

Werewolf · 18 Jan 2015 at 12:38

As said lego if you've got it lying around, or you can get threaded nylon rod which should let you do something fairly easily (small block of wood or similar at the bottom of the case with a hole in it and a washer for the rod, then put the rod into place and adjust to suit).

Kaapstad · 18 Jan 2015 at 12:42

EVILCOSMOS said:

Is this for the 295X2.

MrMD · 18 Jan 2015 at 12:49

how would you cable tie it to prevent sag? to a hard drive cage?

PowerPie5000 · 18 Jan 2015 at 12:50

My GTX 780 cards don't sag at all, but the R9 280X (Gigabyte Windforce OC) in my partners PC sags a bit. I just put a couple of cable ties around the PCIe cables and then attached them the upper drive bay cage. It does the trick and feels secure

EVILCOSMOS · 18 Jan 2015 at 12:52

Kaapstad said:
Is this for the 295X2.

Nah, the XFX DD.

Phil2008 · 18 Jan 2015 at 12:55

My XFX 290 wants propping up to somehow, was thinking a tidy round bit of wood would do the job?

opethdisciple · 18 Jan 2015 at 12:56

EVILCOSMOS said:

MyBrainz · 18 Jan 2015 at 14:00

Heres my Powerjack from Powercolour.. been using it for over 2 years now but i see OcUK dont sell them anymore, which is where i bought mine from. Was a tenner i think.

xix6xix · 18 Jan 2015 at 14:29

If I remember right, some people use fishing line, probably those with windows in the side panel as 2-3lb line would be pretty much invisible

Phil2008 · 18 Jan 2015 at 16:36

I might try propping mine up with a old broom handle tomorrow and I'll post a pic if it works.