GPU bending?

[rodz]

So today i noticed my gpu has bended under its own weight. My card is GTX 980 G1 Gaming. So i zip tie chained it like it has to be. But is it very bad that it has bended? Also i've noticed with some games its around 73 degrees, is it normal?

[DarkBlade2117]

Bended? You have a picture?

[CyberneticTitan]

You don't want the card to bend the PCB.

 

73 degrees is good for a high load. Be alert when reaching temps of 85 and above.

[Levent]

thats normal.

[manikyath]

#bendgate 2.0?

 

no really, a few millimeters of sag is completely normal.

[rodz]

But atm i'm at work. Can't make picture.

[I need a better name]

i don't like gpu bending, i prefer folding

[Oshino Shinobu]

Temps are normal. 

 

The bending is often called graphics card "sag". Most of the time it is harmless, but it can cause some physical damage in some situations, so it's normally a good idea to try to support the card in some way (such as zip ties, like you've done). The G1's cooler is pretty heavy, so it's common for them to sag. 

[matjojo]

73 degrees is not a killer temperature, as for temperatures you should be worrying around 80-90C

 

as for the bending you should really try to find something more definite as a zip-tie chain although the idea is good. 

[rodz]

Okay. Thanks for answers.

[maizenblue]

My 980 g1 gaming sags like crazy. I haven't been bothered to mess with it.

My typical load temp is around low 60s but it's gotten up to 70 before.

Sagging aside I love the card so far.

[ApolloX75]

My 970 Windforce 3X sags horribly and the heatsink has started to cave in on itself. I thought a backplate might help mine but I doubt it at this stage.

Probably build a retainer bracket at work for my case. Or just add it to my loop.

[beingGamer]

is it bended at the PCI contact?

If yes, don't you have screws holding the card with case?