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Heavy cards are bad?

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  • 05-12-2008 9:30pm
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    ScumLord
    Registered Users Posts: 28,789 ✭✭✭✭


    I just ordered the Gigabyte Radeon HD 4850 1GB Passive, I know I wass told here it may be slightly over priced but I had my reasons for buying it and it's bought now anyway.

    What I am worried about is the weight of the card due to it having allot of copper and aluminum. I noticed on Dell pcs they always seem to have a brace going across that holds the graphics card in place. My case doesn't have one of these braces and I'm wondering if the card will be ok without one? I don't want it damaging the board over time.


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    cian1500ww
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    As long as its screwed into the case it should be grand.


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    daveharnett
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    As cian said, the bracket should give it enough support that it won't unduly strain the slot.


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    Neo#
    Registered Users Posts: 648 ✭✭✭Neo#


    I just put a pc together and got a 4850. It is huge but after screwing in to the case it is just about fine. It would be better to get a brace if you plan on moving the pc around a lot I would say.


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    ScumLord
    Registered Users Posts: 28,789 ✭✭✭✭ScumLord


    The PC stays put. It should be ok so.

    Cheers lads.


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