Is GPU Bend/lean common/normal?

[Sentient]

http://www.overclock.net/t/789583/video-card-bending

 

Is that normal and is it damaging to the card?

[JoshM]

Yes it can happen, but its not a good thing 

[Glenwing]

It happens.  You'll be ok, just don't try to ship it or something.

[AlwaysFSX]

It's fine up until the point that it breaks, even just a little D:

[zip2k4]

it's a problem I, myself, have a problem with; it is normal with heavier cards and mine works fine for months so far, though I do make makeshift support for it (just because I can't stand looking at it bending)

[Sentient]

it's a problem I, myself, have a problem with; it is normal with heavier cards and mine works fine for months so far, though I do make makeshift support for it (just because I can't stand looking at it bending)

 

I think I might do the same , care to share with what/how you did it?

[zip2k4]

I think I might do the same , care to share with what/how you did it?

 

well on my bottom GPU I had my zippo lighter holding it, the top - I have string holding it, I tied it to the top of my C70.

 

I know, probably horrible, but I make sure they're all dust free and clean if that makes any difference

[mgsstar]

Yes it is normal and this can sometimes happen. As long as your PCI-E screws are secured tightly, it is fine but I would remove the graphics card if you were transporting it to a distant place. My Twin Frozr 3 7950 has a bit of sag too.

[Sentient]

So I found a place to stick a pencil between the bottom of the card and the bottom of the case , with the eraser end holding up the card , ghetto as hell but oh well 

[solarflare]

true but saves stress on the card. some cards have a hole on the outer edge of the pcb and people have been known to suspend a bit of the weight with a string ,.

 

i guess a pencil could work too just make sure to keep the steel eraser end or the graphite end away too. both are conductive. 

[Sentient]

true but saves stress on the card. some cards have a hole on the outer edge of the pcb and people have been known to suspend a bit of the weight with a string ,.

 

i guess a pencil could work too just make sure to keep the steel eraser end or the graphite end away too. both are conductive. 

 

If I have the pink eraser touching the gpu heatsink , and the graphite end touching the bottom of the case , is that ok?

[solarflare]

just keep the graphite away from the card and any of the tin away too. doesn't take much to short a small resistor. 

[FluffyNuggets]

Don't they sell card supports? I'm pretty sure my motherboard came with one but I have no idea where it is. If I knew I'd give it to you.