Is my graphics card secure?

[Ooxaz]

Hello there, I'm  just wondering if my graphics card is secure enough, I have a 970 strix and whenever I plug in a cable directly into my GPU it wobbles alot in the case. It honestly looks like it's going to fall off. I can also wobble it with my hand. 

I'm not using screws, just the PCI-E bracket and that's it, is my card in danger? Is it supposed to wobble? 

[IPickle]

Put the screws on. like now.   I've seen many people break motherboards doing that.

[Ooxaz]

Which screws does it use? And where exactly do they go?

[TheRandomness]

You're supposed to use screws.

[Ooxaz]

Just now, TheRandomness said:

You're supposed to use screws.

 

2 minutes ago, IPickle said:

Put the screws on. like now.   I've seen many people break motherboards doing that.

Which screws does it use? And where exactly do they go?

[IPickle]

Aren't they normally 6/32 thumbscrews?

[ThinkWithPortals]

3 minutes ago, Ooxaz said:

Hello there, I'm  just wondering if my graphics card is secure enough, I have a 970 strix and whenever I plug in a cable directly into my GPU it wobbles alot in the case. It honestly looks like it's going to fall off. I can also wobble it with my hand. 

I'm not using screws, just the PCI-E bracket and that's it, is my card in danger? Is it supposed to wobble? 

GPUs can get heavy, it would be a good idea to put in the screws immediately. It is not supposed to wobble and you are putting strain on the motherboard which is probably going to damage it in the long run.

[manikyath]

screw the pci-e bracket in securely, and -i personally recommend this as a strix owner- brace the card with a piece of string, the strix card have a perfect mounting spot for this. (theres a bracket on the cooler near the power cables that sticks out enough to tie string to)

[IPickle]

This guide may help on where to screw them http://www.nvidia.co.uk/object/slizone_howto_install_uk.html

[Ooxaz]

1 minute ago, IPickle said:

Aren't they normally 6/32 thumbscrews?

Any Idea where I can buy those, and where do I screw them in?

[IPickle]

Just now, Ooxaz said:

Any Idea where I can buy those, and where do I screw them in?

Guide is above. What case do you have?

[Ooxaz]

Ok thanks guys, So how do I buy 

6/32 thumbscrews?

 

[IPickle]

1 minute ago, Ooxaz said:

Any Idea where I can buy those, and where do I screw them in?

It'll be easier for me to put links in one big post instead of multiple scattered ones

Where To Buy

http://www.amazon.com/8pcs-Computer-Thumb-Screws-Black/dp/B00JVK6176/ref=pd_sim_147_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41nrNNEg8-L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0CDG7H3AKQWXYCQP6SN6

Where To / How To Install

http://www.nvidia.co.uk/object/slizone_howto_install_uk.html

[VikingGaming]

1 minute ago, Ooxaz said:

Any Idea where I can buy those, and where do I screw them in?

You usually have to take those screws out to remove the PCI-E brackets blocking the GPU...

[Ooxaz]

Just now, IPickle said:

http://www.amazon.com/8pcs-Computer-Thumb-Screws-Black/dp/B00JVK6176/ref=pd_sim_147_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41nrNNEg8-L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0CDG7H3AKQWXYCQP6SN6

Thanks, kinda sucks I will have to wait for delivery, I'm really worried now

[Bajantechnician]

3 minutes ago, Ooxaz said:

Any Idea where I can buy those, and where do I screw them in?

Home depot, ask for  6/32 thumbscrews

[Ooxaz]

3 minutes ago, IPickle said:

http://www.amazon.com/8pcs-Computer-Thumb-Screws-Black/dp/B00JVK6176/ref=pd_sim_147_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41nrNNEg8-L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0CDG7H3AKQWXYCQP6SN6

 

Corsair CC-9011020-WW Graphite Series 600T Mid-Tower Computer Case - Steel Silver

 

[IPickle]

3 minutes ago, VikingGaming said:

You usually have to take those screws out to remove the PCI-E brackets blocking the GPU...

Unless they are those crappy one-use brackets. (usually come in cheap pc cases)

 

[The_Stig]

2 minutes ago, Ooxaz said:

Thanks, kinda sucks I will have to wait for delivery, I'm really worried now

Nearly any screws that came with you case will work too. They dont have to be thumb screws, thumb srews just makes it easier to take GPUs in/out.

[Ooxaz]

Just now, The_Stig said:

Nearly any screws that came with you case will work too. They dont have to be thumb screws, thumb srews just makes it easier to take GPUs in/out.

Purchased my case like 3 years ago, I think I lost them all

[IPickle]

1 minute ago, The_Stig said:

Nearly any screws that came with you case will work too. They dont have to be thumb screws, thumb srews just makes it easier to take GPUs in/out.

Yup. as long as they have a 6/32 threading I believe. But don't quote me on that.

[Ooxaz]

Just now, IPickle said:

Yup. as long as they have a 6/32 threading I believe. But don't quote me on that.

Alright, I guess I will just search around my whole house for some. If I dont find any I will have to go out and buy some, my graphics card has been like this for months now, I am so stupid D:

[IPickle]

If anywhere, PC world / Currys, Maplins or B&Q should have some.

[The_Stig]

Just now, IPickle said:

If anywhere, PC world / Currys, Maplins or B&Q should have some.

Home depot, Lowes, True Value, any other hardware store should have some too.

[Ooxaz]

Just now, IPickle said:

If anywhere, PC world / Currys, Maplins or B&Q should have some.

Alright, worst case I will have to leave it until tomorrow as my parents are both not at home. I wonder if there are extra screws in the other PCI-E brackets?