My Graphics Card Sags, Is This a Problem?

[AuthenticGeek]

I have a MSI R9 390 for my rig, and it sags a little. I heard decent sized GPU's sag a bit, but I saw a lot of mix responses on the web. Here's a picture of my GPU:

http://imgur.com/svy7E3i

Is it bad? Should I be concerned?

 

[JQB45]

Strange, even with a backplate it sags. I'd be concerned and would find a method to help support it such as wire ties.

 

[jossrik]

This may or may not be of help. Years ago I had a 4870 which was pretty heavy, I ran it in the top slot for like three years on an MSI board. When I took it apart to sell the board, I tested it lying flat, and it would not boot in the slot closest to the CPU, even though, in the case it would boot fine. I think over time the PCIE slot came loose between fan vibration and weight and would only work with that weight on it. It was the only card I had in my PC, and the other 3 slots booted fine with it flat. When I sold the board on eBay, I explained this very carefully, the board worked still, but would only boot in one position, with perhaps only a heavy card (didn't have a light card to test it), the board still sold, and it actually went for like 60$ more than my original BIN was. I'd find a way to support the card, even though it will probably be fine for all intents and purposes.

 

[AuthenticGeek]

This may or may not be of help. Years ago I had a 4870 which was pretty heavy, I ran it in the top slot for like three years on an MSI board. When I took it apart to sell the board, I tested it lying flat, and it would not boot in the slot closest to the CPU, even though, in the case it would boot fine. I think over time the PCIE slot came loose between fan vibration and weight and would only work with that weight on it. It was the only card I had in my PC, and the other 3 slots booted fine with it flat. When I sold the board on eBay, I explained this very carefully, the board worked still, but would only boot in one position, with perhaps only a heavy card (didn't have a light card to test it), the board still sold, and it actually went for like 60$ more than my original BIN was. I'd find a way to support the card, even though it will probably be fine for all intents and purposes.

How did the GPU fare. Did that also get damaged?