My gpu is bending?!

[James Shock]

my gtx 980 strix is bending and I don't know if I should be worried or what, is there any suggestions
here are some pictures.

http://imgur.com/ETiKs0r,tguAA7h,zQgAiom,zYIhIXJ,y9rHMtn#0

can be hard to see but look closely.

 

[giantbucket]

would that effect my cpu because ive have watercooling?

that might depend on the type of cooling system. i have a simple Corsair H50 / H55, so the pump is on the CPU and no matter which way i put it, it's the lowest point in the loop (which i think is important)

if your pump ends up being high or you have other components which only work in certain directions, then yeah that might be an issue.

 

[James Shock]

I have the 100i and i7 4790k

 

[King_Potato]

The stress put on the cable is actually quite minimal. Also, I would think these sort of cables are kinda supposed to handle a bit of tension on them...

cable? maybe. 8 18AWG wires can take a bit of pull without issue.
solder joint on GPU connector? unlikely. local heat and vibration just adds to the stress.

it might be fine for a while, but there's other options that place zero physical stress on parts. they cost a dollar more than the cable that's already there, though...

other option is just to lay your case on its side. is that an option? it costs nothing, but takes up a bit more space.

i think with the modern expensive cards, it's a crime for case manufacturers NOT to provide some sort of bracket or support scheme. and there are far too few case options for horizontal boards (i use a cooler master haf xb evo)

Believe me: Laying a H440 on its side is most certainly NOT an option

 

[James Shock]

potato Im probably gonna do what you said anyway. thanks for the advice.

 

[James Shock]

I did what you said potato and I think I see an improvement what do you think ive include before and after pictures (third picture = after)

http://imgur.com/cvB96xF&YFZXIph&kP8N2fR#0

 

[MrRockyboxer]

It's not bending, it's called "sagging" I'm surprised no one told you that yet :L

As card coolers are getting beefer, and beefer, the coolers tend to be heavy, and it causes the card to sag, because of the weight. My EVGA 770 does it as well. ASUS cards are pretty known to sag, because how heavy the cards are now becoming.

Don't worry about it, it won't damage the card. It'll look bad only, but it'll be fine. If you're really worried about it, if you have lego laying around, just build a tall stack of them, and put it where it'll hold the card for you.

 

[James Shock]

thanks dude and great idea XD

 

[MrRockyboxer]

thanks dude and great idea XD

No problem man ;D

 

[Soul slayero]

omfg..... i have the same case but red

 

[Soul slayero]

what ttcan i do l0l?

 

[Soul slayero]

case nzxt h 440 video card gtx 970 asus

 

[Hulk69]

I will try to use these adjustable table leg support

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391234356574

 

[Hulk69]

Ok I realised that the problem is more oriented toward the fixation side.

My solution would be to remove the screws connecting the GC to the chassis. Then let the GC rest naturally, and only after that try to find a way to secure the screws without moving the position of the GC.

It can be tricky because the slots will tend to make you lift the card up