Seeking advice on sagging GPU

Norxn · August 2, 2016

I'm working on my first liquid cooled build I've run in to a bit of an annoyance, though, and was hoping some veteran may know of a fix. Now that the GPU has the EKWB waterblock installed there seems to be a little bit of sag. I'm afraid that once fluid is in the block and the custom backplate cover is in place the sag will be even more visible and possibly even put too much strain on the motherboard.

I've attached an image of where I'm at with the build. You can barely see the sag here, but it's more pronounced in person. I also used a level to confirm that it was not just my OCD.

Julian5 · August 2, 2016

34 minutes ago, Norxn said:

I'm working on my first liquid cooled build I've run in to a bit of an annoyance, though, and was hoping some veteran may know of a fix. Now that the GPU has the EKWB waterblock installed there seems to be a little bit of sag. I'm afraid that once fluid is in the block and the custom backplate cover is in place the sag will be even more visible and possibly even put too much strain on the motherboard.

I've attached an image of where I'm at with the build. You can barely see the sag here, but it's more pronounced in person. I also used a level to confirm that it was not just my OCD.

A metal rod works fine and is discrete

unsubscribed · August 2, 2016

You can use a black fishing line or something similar on the corner. Just make sure whatever you use and wherever you hook it up to does not make it melt and make a mess.

I personally used one of these insulated ceiling light fixture cables. It is not discreet but sometimes looks quite good if you wire it right.