Question Is it okay for my GPU to be held with only one screw ?

[dwads]

My pc case's screw holes for the gpu have enlargened a bit. I now use the screw used to hold my case's glass becasue the small screws won't fit. Now my gpu is only held by one thumbscrew. my gpu has two holes and under the last hole I fastened the small screw on the my case's third gpu holding screw hole so that if the thumbscrew get's loose my gpu won't really fall off? It's been a couple of days and it's seems fine but I'm worried about the bad day. GPU: RX 590 GME

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

I'm wondering if the case you're using is cheaply made meaning you have flimsy metal...? Whereby the screws have worn out the internal threading of the PCIe slots. Might want to include a picture of how the GPU is mounted to the chassis.

So long as the GPU is not moving when you're moving the case, you should be fine but if I were in your shoes, I'd probably keep a vigilant eye on the GPU in case your desk moves(which might cause damage to the PCIe slot on the motherboard). Either that or you get a new case and using the right screws for the job.

It's been a couple of days and it's seems fine but I'm worried about the bad day.
If you have money laying round, then you can disregard the dodgy way the GPU is mounted in your build. If you don't have money laying around, protect your investments and get a new case.

 

[Catlover15]

My pc case's screw holes for the gpu have enlargened a bit. I now use the screw used to hold my case's glass becasue the small screws won't fit. Now my gpu is only held by one thumbscrew. my gpu has two holes and under the last hole I fastened the small screw on the my case's third gpu holding screw hole so that if the thumbscrew get's loose my gpu won't really fall off? It's been a couple of days and it's seems fine but I'm worried about the bad day. GPU: RX 590 GME

Should be fine because the RX 590 is incredibly outdated and doesnt weigh all that much. Now if it were a 4090 or something, then absolutely not. 4090’s weigh a TON

 

[Kreploon9]

1 screw can hold my XFX MERC 310 7900 XTX just fine, helps if you have strength when screwing it in place.

 

[beyondlogic]

My pc case's screw holes for the gpu have enlargened a bit. I now use the screw used to hold my case's glass becasue the small screws won't fit. Now my gpu is only held by one thumbscrew. my gpu has two holes and under the last hole I fastened the small screw on the my case's third gpu holding screw hole so that if the thumbscrew get's loose my gpu won't really fall off? It's been a couple of days and it's seems fine but I'm worried about the bad day. GPU: RX 590 GME

Try using M2 screws or M3 screws with the nuts to hold it in place it's what I used when the screw stripped in my old case.

Example below

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kozelo-450...2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

 

[ohio_buckeye]

Use a nut on the other side of the second screw, you could also get creative with a zip tie. I’ve done those kind of fixes before.

 

[John Chesterfield]

Try using M2 screws or M3 screws with the nuts to hold it in place it's what I used when the screw stripped in my old case.

Example below

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kozelo-450pcs-Socket-Screws-Assortment/dp/B0DK63664D/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=2S38SMD8Y0PKS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yWS4rQNxIEFTaXWuUJNe39N44q_R65lP4qmRJquHZYIcqi2-zqiDL0VNJgS3x5uNXfZnDJGvU-d0leEpJmBeov3SVc41Akj_0fq8xMmvxauKUojt3trFQoPzPewpq7E1H-zQ2_AKRfKADOTHqQBkPTyDCMsrUfB987BdRr6rb4hnTNefhCrlCzfwyFFpiQCG6vx-0TM8xVXsJ6yA67Am_w.UDPhInQiS-fl0hLZkKPW5o_sUMmyFyuVY8GZloeUotU&dib_tag=se&keywords=m2+and+m3+with+bolts&qid=1745283004&sprefix=m2+and+m3+with+bolts,aps,91&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

Exactly what I have done with mine.