Question gpu crashes when i knock my desk

[ShadowOfEnvy85]

so ive knocked my desk a few times recently and its crashed my pc and when ive went to load back up ive had no display. narrowed it down to my gpu thats the issue after uninstalling and reinstalling ram and cables etc.

when installing my gpu i noticed it sags a little, and if i move it up it makes a clicking noise from the pcie slot as though its making contact only at a certain height.
ive tested it by turning my pc on, and moving the gpu up slightly and it freezes.
when i leave it its fine, but i live in a sh!tty built flat next to a main road and theres heavy lorrys drive past that shake the whole room.

im worried that this is going to cause more issues while i play.
is this a motherboard issue with the slot (as though the card has widened the slot and only makes contact if its up against it, or down against it) or likely the card is bent slightly at the bit that goes in the mobo?

how would i go about ensuring the connection is secure and a knock wont affect the system and cause a crash?

Edit: i have a gpu bracket installed which stops it sagging down, but when the pc is knocked the gpu still moves up like it bounces.

 

[Avro Arrow]

There really isn't much that you can do other than to wedge something small into the slot with the card to ensure that the card always makes contact and sits tight. The items should ideally be made of rubber or plastic because it must be non-conductive. Something metal could be extremely dangerous as that slot can output 75W. A cheap plastic butter knife would probably do the trick.

I've never heard of a card being to narrow or a slot being to wide though. They're both made with hard and fast specifications so that they conform to the PCI-Express standard.

 

[faalin]

If you put something under it to support the card and then bootup does everything work fine?

Ive used something like this LINK before to support multiple gpus in my system. Had 3 780 ti kingpins and bought 2 of those sag holders, put both fingers on one stand and supported the top and middle card so the fans would not rub on the lower cards.

 

[SkyNetRising]

how would i go about ensuring the connection is secure and a knock wont affect the system and cause a crash?

Install gpu anti-sag bracket.

https://www.amazon.com/upHere-Graphics-Support-Holster-Adjustable/dp/B08YYPSGMN/ref=sr_1_4?crid=18GWPIX5GZT7Z&keywords=gpu+anti+sag+bracket&qid=1703182354&sprefix=gpu+anti+sag+bracket,aps,211&sr=8-4&th=1

 

[ShadowOfEnvy85]

There really isn't much that you can do other than to wedge something small into the slot with the card to ensure that the card always makes contact and sits tight. The items should ideally be made of rubber or plastic because it must be non-conductive. Something metal could be extremely dangerous as that slot can output 75W. A cheap plastic butter knife would probably do the trick.

I've never heard of a card being to narrow or a slot being to wide though. They're both made with hard and fast specifications so that they conform to the PCI-Express standard.

Its not a new system might i add, ive had this gpu and mobo for atleast 4 years i think. I think the knocks have caused the slot to bend causing a slight gap so it no longer makes full contact on both sides of the slot.

Good suggestion though.
Will see if ive got anything about that fits.

Otherwise the other suggestion on this post might be a good idea, if i can get one of those clamp like things, but with a bit that goes underneath, and a bit on top to hold it still rather than just stopping the sag, that might do it for minor knocks.

 

[ShadowOfEnvy85]

Install gpu anti-sag bracket.

https://www.amazon.com/upHere-Graphics-Support-Holster-Adjustable/dp/B08YYPSGMN/ref=sr_1_4?crid=18GWPIX5GZT7Z&keywords=gpu+anti+sag+bracket&qid=1703182354&sprefix=gpu+anti+sag+bracket,aps,211&sr=8-4&th=1

Ive already got one, works well to stop the sag but it doesnt stop the movement altogether when the pc is knocked