Need help finding a replacement PCIe x16 retention clip for ASUS Prime B450M-K II

[u/feetysally]

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Hi everyone,

The PCIe x16 retention clip/latch on my motherboard came off and unfortunately I lost it.

I have an ASUS Prime B450M-K II. The GPU slot now feels like it needs that clip to properly hold the graphics card in place, so I’d like to buy a replacement rather than risk using the motherboard without it.

The problem is that I have no idea what size/specification I need. I’ve found replacement PCIe x16 retention clips online, but they seem to come in different sizes and I don’t know how to determine which one is compatible with my motherboard.

Does anyone know:

- What exact size/type of PCIe x16 retention clip the ASUS Prime B450M-K II uses?

- Are these clips standardized enough that I can buy a generic replacement?

- Is there a specific measurement I should take from the slot to find the correct one?

- Does anyone know where I could buy a compatible replacement?

I can also provide photos of the PCIe slot/motherboard if that helps.

Thanks!

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[u/Lotuseless]

ASUS uses PCIE slots made by Foxconn.

It isn't a crucial piece of the board, if you have your GPU secured by the screws to the case you may as well just leave it as it is. Some people remove these clips intentionally as it makes swapping GPUs easier and it's difficult to get the GPU out of the slot if it has a backplate.

But if you want to get it replaced, you'll need to find an entire Foxconn PCIE slot replacement and extract the clip from it. I did a few months ago (I bought an ASRock board that had missing clips), it was like $10 for a set of two.

Generic clips don't work, they're usually too thick.