Video card safety or precaussion.

Hey guys, just like the topic implies, What happens when you get a long and HEAVY video card and you add it to your build? the only thing that is keeping the card form braking is the expansion slot and motherboard itself, I'm getting a 5870 or GTX 470/480, and I wnat to know how to keep the card to be stable or keep it from tipping over/bend or brake. I know some cases come with a video card support block (EX. Silverstone raven RV-01 or the Cooler master 690 II) what do you do if you dont have one?

Hey guys, just like the topic implies, What happens when you get a long and HEAVY video card and you add it to your build? the only thing that is keeping the card form braking is the expansion slot and motherboard itself, I'm getting a 5870 or GTX 470/480, and I wnat to know how to keep the card to be stable or keep it from tipping over/bend or brake. I know some cases come with a video card support block (EX. Silverstone raven RV-01 or the Cooler master 690 II) what do you do if you dont have one?

redframe01

I have a 5870, and it's not tipping over, bending, or breaking anything. I have a screw securing the video card bracket to the case. Other than that, it's perfectly safe. It is big, long, and heavy, but it's never been an issue for me.

If youre really that worried about it, just put your case on its sideIantheone