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Are there any risks running a card without a bracket?

Brian McKee
By Brian McKee
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Hi, I have a low profile graphics card with no full height bracket for it (nor with one available afaik), I was wondering if it's ok to run it without a bracket if used in full height case.

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Nope, I have a low profile case with a NIC in it that I didn't have a low profile bracket for it. I just used a zip-tie to keep it in place.

-KuJoe

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Just now, KuJoe said:

Nope, I have a low profile case with a NIC in it that I didn't have a low profile bracket for it. I just used a zip-tie to keep it in place.

Good to know thanks.

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Just now, johnny5c said:

Depending on the orientation it may put a lot of stress on the PCIe slot.

The card is incredibly light.

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1 minute ago, Brian McKee said:

The card is incredibly light.

Just make sure the video cable isn't putting a lot of strain on it and you'll be fine.

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Just now, it_dont_work said:

Only real danger if it's a light card is nocking it half out of the slot while everythings on.

Ok I'll keep this in mind.

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If you want to risk breaking your PCIe slot then sure.

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What card is it? I have a set of lo pro brackets for a gt 740.

 

 

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mine would probably fit, but block the mini HDMI and other port. It would be DVI only.

 

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