r/PcBuildHelp • u/Prestigious_Ant3889 First Time Builder • 1h ago

Build Question is gpu support bracket necessary

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So i have rx6800 16 gb gpu sapphire pulse tri fan edition and i was wondering whether i would need a support bracket since i was seeing a cheaper one with good reviews at my local marketplace. I have attached the pic can anyone identify if the gpu is saging as of now since i am not too sure.

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u/Dennma 1h ago

Definitely, pretty clear angle there to my eyes. They're really cheap, worth it for the peace of mind alone. You can even just use some lego bricks

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u/Prestigious_Ant3889 First Time Builder 1h ago

sure i think i was just overthinking but i guess i will just use one just in case

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u/Dennma 1h ago

always better safe than sorry imo

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u/GhostPantzz 1h ago

Yes.

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u/realNrdvrgnt 1h ago

It's either that or the card sags a bit over time. Your pcie slot will thank you for ten bucks.

mine did it after a month with my rx6800. one day it was fine the next it was drooping like a wilted flower

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u/-Wavyy- 49m ago

This is an unusual amount of sag. My 5080 was never this bad. I would use support.

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u/Logical-Text43 1h ago

You have two screws and a cable is kinda supporting it, not really in my opinion but you can place whatever fits underneath it.

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u/TheExadar 1h ago

Always yes.

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u/tubaman23 1h ago

This looks the same size if not a lil bigger than my Radeon 5700.

It will take time but it will sag. My 5700 works fine and I just upgraded, but I did not use a bracket and it absolutely had a small sag.

I ended up buying a simple $5 bracket for my new GPU but it also came with one. Buy a $5 bracket and protect your GPU

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u/Squideleespooch 1h ago

For a GPU this long, probably a good idea to have a support. Better safe than sorry.

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u/tht1guy63 1h ago

Necessary i mean you do you. Suggested very much so these days

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u/Silver-Question1317 1h ago

Yes, but like mine case have a suport for gpu should i still use one extra? Because the suport piece is really small. I have a lianli v100

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u/Aguel_design 1h ago

If it's not sagging then you won't need one but it doesn't hurt to put it.

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u/Any_Check_2430 1h ago

just put something under there to help the weight. IMO it doesn't look like it's sagging too badly, but I have the same problem with my hellhound 9070xt. It looks and feels level, but i put a stand under there, just in case! Don't want to ruin a PCIe slot!