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Securing PCI / Graphics in De-cased PC
MastarArcade:
Wow - nice ;) ;D
..that's creativity for ya!
Minwah:
I did this recently. It's a weird Dell arrangement so I made use of the 'CPU' fan housing to add a bracket to secure the cards.
(excuse the long bolts...they are all I had and are stainless so I can't cut them down)
Nephasth:
--- Quote from: Minwah on July 31, 2013, 01:07:23 pm ---(excuse the long bolts...they are all I had and are stainless so I can't cut them down)
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Um, what? ???
I cut stainless screws/bolts all the time. Thread a nut on past the point you want to make your cut. Cut do desired length (I use a cutoff wheel, but a hack saw works too). Unthread the nut, and your threads are saved.
jdbailey1206:
--- Quote from: Nephasth on July 31, 2013, 02:49:14 pm ---
--- Quote from: Minwah on July 31, 2013, 01:07:23 pm ---(excuse the long bolts...they are all I had and are stainless so I can't cut them down)
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Um, what? ???
I cut stainless screws/bolts all the time. Thread a nut on past the point you want to make your cut. Cut do desired length (I use a cutoff wheel, but a hack saw works too). Unthread the nut, and your threads are saved.
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+1. If you don't like moving saws next to your assembled PC just buy a good set of Klein cutters from Home Depot. They are a little more expensive but they are my go to for cutting anything without dulling or getting the bolt to put a nick in your cutters.
eds1275:
I just used some 14 gauge wire I had laying around from wiring up some outlets, and supported the far side.