Hello everyone,
I have built a new PC and the GPU I chose is a Powercolor Red Devil RX 6700 XT. It's a big card. I found that it was sagging but since this problem was new to me I didn't know that it was dangerous. So I let it sag for like 3-4 days before trying to fix it. The sag was pretty bad I think after comparing it with other pictures.
https://ibb.co/5jmqCL6
Then today I tried pulling it up with the PCIe cables. Still sag but better.
https://ibb.co/vLC5NLH
And finally I ordered a GPU support bracket and made a provisional fix. I watch carefully that it doesn't touch the fans.
https://ibb.co/LQrKykW
Here's a pic of the PCI x16 port after a couple days of sag. I think it looks okay?
https://ibb.co/HPX0q4K
I am very upset that this could have damaged my brand new expensive card. Why do they not send a support bracket included with the card?? It's obviously big and heavy, and they do include it with other models. Would something like this affect an RMA or warranty if I were to need it later?
EDIT: Solved! Bought a GPU support, pics below in thread.
I have built a new PC and the GPU I chose is a Powercolor Red Devil RX 6700 XT. It's a big card. I found that it was sagging but since this problem was new to me I didn't know that it was dangerous. So I let it sag for like 3-4 days before trying to fix it. The sag was pretty bad I think after comparing it with other pictures.
https://ibb.co/5jmqCL6
Then today I tried pulling it up with the PCIe cables. Still sag but better.
https://ibb.co/vLC5NLH
And finally I ordered a GPU support bracket and made a provisional fix. I watch carefully that it doesn't touch the fans.
https://ibb.co/LQrKykW
Here's a pic of the PCI x16 port after a couple days of sag. I think it looks okay?
https://ibb.co/HPX0q4K
I am very upset that this could have damaged my brand new expensive card. Why do they not send a support bracket included with the card?? It's obviously big and heavy, and they do include it with other models. Would something like this affect an RMA or warranty if I were to need it later?
EDIT: Solved! Bought a GPU support, pics below in thread.
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