When we assemble a PC, we must not only take into account our needs to avoid and replace components at the first opportunity, but we must also analyze their format and dimensions to avoid operational problems.
One of the heaviest and largest parts of any desktop computer is found in the graphics card. As new versions are released, they increase in weight and size, with the motherboard and back of the device being the only attachment points. Sometimes, depending on the card model, this is more than enough, but not always.
The ideal in all cases is to use 3 anchor points and not 2 like most PCs. In this way, the voltage that can be generated in the PCIe port where we connect it is significantly reduced. In addition, we also prevent it from going down completely in the event of a sudden movement. If we add additional support, manipulate the inside of the equipment vertically and drop any element on the graphic or lean on it more than necessary, we will avoid PCIe connection problems.
Graphics card brackets are a very economical device compared to any other component because they do not include any type of circuitry. In addition, the number of options is very wide and varied, so design lovers do not see the design that cost them so much frustration when assembling the equipment.
Best brackets for large graphics cards
The manufacturer Uyubano offers us a GPU support that we can adapt from a minimum height of 70 mm to a maximum of 120 mm. Includes a level to verify that equipment is perfectly level during installation. It is made of aluminum and has a magnet on the bottom to hold perfectly to the PC case. It is available in black and metallic.
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Another interesting option, although more bulky, can be found from the manufacturer here with the GH05K. This manufacturer offers us a support for graphics cards in black which has a variable height between 28 and 200 mm and which can be rotated 360 degrees to adapt it to the space we have on the computer. At the bottom is a non-slip pad and a magnet.
Using a support for a graphic does not mean losing the design that cost so much to create, since we can also find supports with RGB lighting like the one offered by DeepCool with the GH-01 model. This support is made of aluminum with a plastic base that allows us to hide the cables. Supports a maximum weight of 5 kg, it has a sawtooth adjustment mechanism and is adjustable to 3 heights: 3.3, 6.7 and 10 mm.
The manufacturer ASUS also offers a graphics card support system with included spirit level for heavier and larger graphics cards with a height ranging from 72 to 128 mm. It includes RGB lighting that we can control through the Aura Sync app and an adjustable dial and release button, so there is no need to use any tools during installation.
