I use my 5070 ti also without screws but with a small gpu stand/holder.

But holding it just via the PCIE slot ... I wouldn't risk it. Not only can the weight be a problem but all those constant temp changes also strain the material.

....yes?

Post a picture if you can so ppl can see what the issue may be. I also have a 5070ti and I would not be confident if it was not secured.

Sounds like the mainboard may be just a little out of alignment in the case,

you risk it falling out but, only that.

If you mean without any support, probably not a good idea.

I am guessing you are complaining about your case being warped or the GPU not being able to be screwed at the rear of the case(?).

If it's Gigabyte...ohhhhh boy...

No one's gonna stop you

it can work, but you should use the screw, as they secure the gpu to ground (same as the case)
and for physical support

Originally posted by AmaiAmai:

If you mean without any support, probably not a good idea.

I am guessing you are complaining about your case being warped or the GPU not being able to be screwed at the rear of the case(?).

If it's Gigabyte...ohhhhh boy...

its asus

those are quite large. the only risk is that it could fall out during use and that could annoy you if you are playing a game.

As long as the GPU can't wiggle or move. Because this could cause even a small slip with how it aligns with your PCIE slot and cause a disruption in power, and if occurs it would be like removing the gpu and reinserting it while the system is running. Not good.

Not to mention not aligned or being held in place properly can put more stress on the PCIE slot too.

Now if you lay the Motherboard flat and do it, then the weight of the GPU card should be enough to keep it down in the slot but would still need to be careful not to have the card flex or move left/right at all too

The only red flag this raises is the possibility of movement in the connection of gpu to board.

That’d probably make the card or mono’s lifespan shorter, in the best case.

Yeah, mostly.

My GPU is missing a few because when I upgraded it didn't quite fit into where the brackets held the old one, and there was no other place to secure it.

Of the 4 screws that held in my old GPU, only 2 of them hold in my new(er) one. Haven't had an issue in the year since I've swapped them.

you know you can loosen the screws on the motherboard and move it a little and the GPU might line up.

Originally posted by Agenda 2025:

you know you can loosen the screws on the motherboard and move it a little and the GPU might line up.

i fixed it by applying more pressure . not more not le ss just right

I mean... it's fine until it falls out?

it could wiggle it's self loose over time, and potentially make the socket looser... but given how frequently people replace their PCs these days you'll likely never run into an issue.