As you can tell from the title, I am not experienced in PC building and I noticed this is this a bad thing and should I be worried

35 Comments

  1. diomadonnaporco

    you need to put the graphics card in the first slot

  2. KaseyTheJackal

    You shouldn’t put the GPU in until the motherboard is in the case

  3. ManNamedSalmon

    Only if you don’t want to play games in italics.

  4. no shit its a bad thing, go fix it dumbass.

  5. Your first PCI slot is metal, is the slot your GPU currently in metal?

    Stop using that slot. Get a case and screw the GPU into the case.

    Why? **WHY?**

  6. ChrispyShmoke420

    Only does that cause you havnt mounted it to a PC case yet

  7. ChaoticKiwiNZ

    The gpu goes on the motherboard after the motherboard is fitted into the case. The case has slots that the back of the GPU (where the ports are) sits and there will be a screw that holds the GPU into the case.

  8. This has to be a troll.

    No one is this stupid, and if they are, at least they can look up a guide

  9. Gasrim4003

    You should really be using a crapy gpu like a gt710 for a test boot

  10. WeekRepulsive4867

    The gpu goes into the first slot, and is screwed into the case. Remove it, place the mobo in the case, screw it in (in case you forget) and then place the gpu in the first slot and screw it

  11. markthelast

    The closest slot the CPU has metal reinforcement to help with the sag. When you install everything into a case, get something to prop up the graphics card, so it does not sag. Some heavy cards are cracking PCBs or ripping pads on PCBs like RTX 4090s. Youtubers, Northwestrepair and Northridge Fix, have videos about PCB damage from heavy cards. Also, be applicable to heavy AMD cards.

  12. zenKeyrito

    Bro…put the parts away till you look up some guides. You don’t want to make a catastrophic mistake then be out thousands of dollars. Building can be as easy as legos but that doesn’t mean they can be fumbled around like toys

  13. JIGGIDDYJONNY

    Go watch literally one video on YouTube before you break your fucking components

  14. As others have said, use the other slot, it’s faster.

  15. RyuKawaii

    Don’t play online like that,you are doomed to get tilted.

  16. kirjavva

    The top slot is not just faster, proper for a GPU, as is also surrounded by metal to provide stronger support for it.

  17. MolossusDaz

    There’s something called a PC case… Might want to look into it.

  18. The_Damn_Daniel_ger

    Not if it’s just for short term. If it works it works. Maybe use the lid of a shoe box so the GPU plate(thingy with the display port) can rest on the table, greatly reduces the angle of sag

  19. coffeejn

    This is why we build PC in cases, for added support.

  20. Good_day_0

    A lot of people comment that gpu should be in the first slot, but don’t specificy why. The reason to put it in the first slot, is because its pcie x16 and the bottom one is usually pcie x8, thus meaning lower throughput, and less performance form your gpu.

  21. KJBenson

    All these serious responses. Is this not a joke of a post or something?

    It’s not even in a case. It’s purposely in the second pci slot. Something notorious to get people here to comment.

    Why are any of the top comments treating this like it’s a real question? Of course a slant is bad. That’s why a case is involved to hold it in place correctly.

    Good job op. People must be super tired to fall for this.

  22. thisiskernow

    Return the case, it has an issue with the pci slot

  23. mossyoak743

    Newer cards are bigger and heavier than older generations. It’s pretty hard to support a heavy GPU like that without being in the case first. I agree with others. The top PCIEe slot is most likely the x16 lane where it would be best to connect your GPU. Check the manual for your board. It will explain the PCIe slots and lane speeds. Also look into buying a gpu support bracket or support arm if your gpu didn’t come with one. Sagging is not good and puts stress on your PCIe slot.

  24. Surprise-Fiat

    These cases usually have a post you screw the GPU into, you’re currently bending the PCB
    Edit: thought it was those open air mining type cases but it’s just a box lmao

  25. aj_ripper911

    Yes, and there would be more trouble if it’s the slot which is coming out of its joints. Remove the GPU and get the slot & GPU checked by someone experienced.

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