Stopping a graphics card from sagging!

[riskyfrisky]

I've seen support type 'props' that extend between the bottom of a case and the GPU in order to keep the graphics card completely straight, are these still available?

I'm sure I've seen one on here before but I can't find it now. Since I put a Prolimatech MK26 on my GTX770 it sags by a couple of centimeters on the right of the card and I hate it.

If they are no longer available I may have to resort to dowel or something.

 

[riskyfrisky]

Grab 2 long pencils with a rubber on each end and cut one to size with the rubber on each end of a single pencil.

Superb idea. I just need to find a pencil long enough!

 

[riskyfrisky]

OCUK used to sell these

http://www.powercolor.com/us/products_Accessories_features.asp?id=1

May still be on the webstore or sitting in a large pile in the warehouse

That's it; I knew someone would know.

Trouble is if that's the maximum extension at 150mm then it isn't long enough anyway, nor will the high-tech pencil solution be either. I'm looking at 160mm minimum; I'll check out the Ninja wire.

 

[riskyfrisky]

Have your PCI-E cables coming from above the card and put some tension in them, you don't want PCI-E cables below anyway they'll reduce airflow.

I'm actually doing that at the moment but the cables aren't that long - I'll see if I can get them higher though, that may be the easiest solution.

 

[riskyfrisky]

Tape 2 pencils together at the desired height?

I've formed the picture of it in my mind and there's no doubt it would be epic! Tape doesn't do such an idea justice though so glue perhaps? Dark colour pencils would be ideal as well because they'd fit in better with the dark theme of my case.

I bet it would actually look alright too.

 

[riskyfrisky]

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I managed to raise the 6/8 pin power cables a little higher in the end, which has definitely helped. The thing is this card has a support bracket but obviously an MK26 is asking a bit too much of it.