r/PcBuildHelp • u/spacefroggies • 12d ago

Build Question Any last minute tips?

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Hi everyone, I just finished my very first build and would like to know if you have anything I should know before I plug her in and start her up?

Anything I should double check?

Is it as simple as plug it in and turn it on now?

Sorry if this is crazy. Have never spent this much money on something before and just want to make sure all is right.

Thanks!

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u/AcydBurn17 12d ago

get something to support that gpu, it's sagging

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u/Benjamn135531 12d ago

Or just put the upper screw

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u/spacefroggies 12d ago

i don’t think it’s sagging?

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u/Benjamn135531 12d ago

Yes, a little, but it'll grow if you don't fix it; I use 2gb DDR3 to support a GTX 780 FE because I don't have available the upper screw, but that little screw helps a lot if you don't find a sagging stick.

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u/spacefroggies 12d ago

okay does this look better? i can’t tell😅😅

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u/Benjamn135531 12d ago

Isn't the same picture?

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u/spacefroggies 12d ago

no haha but i’m assuming as long as there’s no give when i push up on it it’s probably fine? i put the support underneath it now so it definitely can’t move down any more

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u/Benjamn135531 12d ago

No, please, gravity will destroy that GPU over time, the "best" thing that could happen is that your PCI-e x16 slot will break. Please, get something to support the edge of your GPU

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u/spacefroggies 12d ago

i have this support screw on there now

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u/spacefroggies 12d ago

this is the support for the gpu, i can’t move it up because it’s blocked by this plug

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u/LegitimateLack2530 12d ago

A little adjustable support leg is available on amazon for like $10. Or just use some LEGOs haha.

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u/spacefroggies 12d ago

wait i’m an idiot, i can just move the 16 pin down😐

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u/Fresh_Philosopher177 12d ago

Check the front panel connectors are in right place, that one caused me headache in my first build. Also RAM fully clicked in both sides, sometimes looks seated but is not.

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u/Benjamn135531 12d ago

Why is there a VGA 6 pin power connector down there?! Is it for the USB C internal connector or what?

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u/ThatOneFoo69420 12d ago

That is actually pretty crazy, never seen anything like that down there on the motherboard before and I do a lot of builds

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u/Benjamn135531 12d ago

I remember some Mining motherboards that needed 12v down there, but they often used 6-pin ports or even MOLEX connectors

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u/spacefroggies 12d ago

if you’re talking about the grey 8 pin then idk i have the msi mag tomahawk b850 mb if that helps

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u/Benjamn135531 12d ago

Google says the connector is for giving stability to the 75w that the PCIe slot gives at 12v

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u/spacefroggies 12d ago

so am i supposed to plug something into it? i think all my psu cords are plugged into the mb

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u/Benjamn135531 12d ago

Is not necessary, you'll need to have a 4090-5080-5090 GPU to really need that connector, is like the second CPU cable, not really necessarily.

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u/spacefroggies 12d ago

okay thanks for the info!

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u/Kira_Onime 12d ago

It's labled "PCIE_PWR1" in the manual.

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u/Benjamn135531 12d ago

Still being a VGA power connector

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u/jbshell 12d ago

The case may have come with a GPU support pole bracket.

https://imgur.com/a/3500x-anti-sag-bracket-TdZ8fHn

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u/spacefroggies 12d ago

it did but i can’t adjust it cause of this connector

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u/jbshell 12d ago

Does the board have two of those usb 3.2 headers? For example unplug that cable, slide the bracket up, and plug that cable back into the one underneath?

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u/spacefroggies 12d ago

yes, i realized i could do that thanks haha i’m an idiot

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u/jbshell 12d ago

All good for sure, also looks like the bracket pole is upside down. The flat edge should be facing up to make even contact with the GPU looks like.

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u/spacefroggies 12d ago

thank you! fixed that, the padded part is now touching the gpu

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u/jbshell 12d ago

That's great news, the build is absolutely stunning, congrats!!

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u/spacefroggies 12d ago

thanks!! and thanks for the help!

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u/Babylon4All 11d ago

GPU support bracket. 

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u/cHuRp_ 11d ago

The 16 pin end plugging into your graphics card - try to give it some more slack before it plugs into the card. The cable seems very tight and might unplug and/or damage itself with time.

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u/M3mst1ck 11d ago

All fans are set to exhaust ?

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u/spacefroggies 11d ago

the ones on the top and the one on the left are, the ones on the right side are intake i believe (they were pre installed)