How to support my asus gtx 670 weight?

t77snapshot · Nov 13, 2012

Here is my ghetto solution for heavy cards, can you see it?

Animalpak · Nov 13, 2012

t77snapshot said:
Here is my ghetto solution for heavy cards, can you see it?

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/T77snapshot/pcatm-2.jpg

You use the power cables as cables for bridges...

even is heavy must not bend !!! Off course if you like to play with it and touch ( accidentally ) it will blend !

Irony · Nov 13, 2012

Iceni said:
That problem is a combination of a few things.

The Header plate for the card Probably only has 1 screw in the top of it.

The Backplate and the header plate are not screwed together.

The Custom HSF removes the stock shrouding that sits on the face of the card. This stock shrouding actually adds a lot of strength to the card.

The effects are as shown. All the weight of the card is sitting on one screw on the header plate. And the header plate itself is not robust enough to take that weight. The backplate not been connected to that header plate is allowing this weak joint to move to a more desirable angle so pressure is on the screw rather than been on the bend of the header plate.

If it were me i would consider making a few modifications to the backplate.

Firstly a triangle of metal. With a 90degree bend in it that can run the length of the back of the card. And screw into the case above the card. Then you drill that triangle to match the existing backplate holes, and mount it on top of the back plate.

i hope you can understand this image It's not the best but it might give you an idea.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8483/8180191015_bd5490d050_b.jpg

I would prabably do something like that too if I had a problem; but for those not mechanically inclined that could be tough. (No offense at anybody not mechanically inclined

)

t77snapshot said:
Here is my ghetto solution for heavy cards, can you see it?

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/T77snapshot/pcatm-2.jpg

Your case is so Clean!! And color coordinated! and then bam, blue ram lol

t77snapshot · Nov 13, 2012

Animalpak said:
You use the power cables as cables for bridges...

Sorry is that a question? :eek:

I fashioned a fishing line from the cards back plate to my top radiator which keeps this beast from bending and putting pressure on the pci-e slot.

okidna · Nov 13, 2012

Irony said:
@okidna, why would it need to be stuffed with paper?

Hahahaha

No specific reasons.
I used that stuffing method just to make sure the tape (or double tape) sticks properly. It's kinda hard to stick something to an empty pipe.

Irony · Nov 13, 2012

Ah I see.It just sounded like it had some important purpose lol

Frag_Maniac · Nov 13, 2012

$15 for the PC Power Jack and it's only 6" tall max? Their video of it claims that is enough for most full size case, BS. My full size Antec tower measures closer to 8" from the bottom of the case to the underside of my GPU.

THE_EGG · Nov 16, 2012

If you feel like splurging some cash, buy a Silverstone case that has a 90 degree rotated mobo tray. That's what I did, although i was looking for a new case anyway but this just helped me decide on a case.

Here is what I mean. It really helped for me with my 580 SOC. As there is no backplate or reinforcement on the SOC card, it drooped like your card did in a normal case.

Also the fishing line works as well (worked for me), it just looked a bit weird for me and I was afraid of forgetting it was there and bumping it by accident.

Abdo shniba · Nov 16, 2012

Iceni said:
That problem is a combination of a few things.

The Header plate for the card Probably only has 1 screw in the top of it.

The Backplate and the header plate are not screwed together.

The Custom HSF removes the stock shrouding that sits on the face of the card. This stock shrouding actually adds a lot of strength to the card.

The effects are as shown. All the weight of the card is sitting on one screw on the header plate. And the header plate itself is not robust enough to take that weight. The backplate not been connected to that header plate is allowing this weak joint to move to a more desirable angle so pressure is on the screw rather than been on the bend of the header plate.

If it were me i would consider making a few modifications to the backplate.

Firstly a triangle of metal. With a 90degree bend in it that can run the length of the back of the card. And screw into the case above the card. Then you drill that triangle to match the existing backplate holes, and mount it on top of the back plate.

i hope you can understand this image It's not the best but it might give you an idea.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8483/8180191015_bd5490d050_b.jpg

very informative, thanks, but I don't know if I can do it or not, I'm afraid that I'll damage the card :rolleyes:

t77snapshot said:
Here is my ghetto solution for heavy cards, can you see it?

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/T77snapshot/pcatm-2.jpg

nice setup, I envy you

"just kidding....or am I"?, will try to do something like that, thanks.

THE_EGG said:
If you feel like splurging some cash, buy a Silverstone case that has a 90 degree rotated mobo tray. That's what I did, although i was looking for a new case anyway but this just helped me decide on a case.

Here is what I mean. It really helped for me with my 580 SOC. As there is no backplate or reinforcement on the SOC card, it drooped like your card did in a normal case.
http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w393/THE_EGG7/DSC_0141.jpg

Also the fishing line works as well (worked for me), it just looked a bit weird for me and I was afraid of forgetting it was there and bumping it by accident.

thanks for your suggestion, but I'm not in the mood for buying a new case,

I will try the paper toilet \ pvc tube idea for a starter, again... thank you very much guys for your help and suggestions, I really really appreciate it

, you r the best :toast:

.

Irony · Nov 17, 2012

Totally random:

@THE_EGG: Your av is frickin awesome! Now that is one smart car

THE_EGG · Nov 17, 2012

Irony said:
Totally random:

@THE_EGG: Your av is frickin awesome! Now that is one smart car

hahaha thanks

drdeathx · Nov 17, 2012

Gitrdone. Duct Tape!

Bo$$ · Nov 18, 2012

ouch thats a bad bend, use pipe, or toilet roll cardboard, i think i saw that in the ghetto mods

dhdude · Nov 18, 2012

I used to have the triple slot 6950 DirectCUII and that bent like crazy in my case, much like the OP's problem, never encountered any issue with the card as a result though. I'm not sure mine was caused by motherboard alignment issues though, just poor PCB support on the card itself. I like the look of that Power Jack that was recommended earlier in the thread!

Rei86 · Nov 20, 2012

okidna said:
If you're willing to spend $14.99 then I suggest this : PowerColor PowerJACK.

If not, just cut some thin PVC pipes, fill it with unused paper or something else, seal both end with tape, and use it as your VGA support beam

OH shiii That's pretty f'en awesome :laugh:

Jetster · Nov 20, 2012

Make a clear plexiglass support bracket.

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