Question GTX 470 in a HP xw4600?

[activegalaxys]

Hi,

I've got a GTX 470 to upgrade my xw4600 Workstation. I ordered a newer power supply (550W) to replace the older, 475W one, as I was very much aware of the power requirements. However, I'm slightly concerned about the bracket that holds PCI-E cards in place on this system. It's just a little retractable metal sheet held in place by two plastic parts pushing on the back of the PC's case. The card already is 'bending' downwards due to it's weight, and that's with the system laid horizontally.

If anyone knows this, can a GTX 470 be put in there without the danger of it just breaking the PCI-E slot altogether?

Thanks

 

[Lutfij]

So long as you secure the end that connects the GPU to the chassis, you're good to go.