So I finally have all my pc together and it is proving an instant nightmare. I cannot get the GPU's in to the PCI back plate protectors slot. It seems to ride too high and won't push fully down. I had the case professionally powder coated and I think the problem may be that the slot protectors were screwed in when it was done. I had to smash then plates out with the back of some pliers as they were firmly attached. However with them all out I just can't get the back plate of my GPU's to press in. Any advice or am I going to have to just cut off part of the back plate?
how much powdercoat did they use ?? how much extra space is needed. sure your gpu backplate isnt on your mobo instead of passing it ? did you use the brass mobo stand-offs ?? as they provide extra distance between mobo and backplate of case. they also prevent the mobo from shorting out
yup will take a pic in just a sec, I used the standoffs that came with the tj07 case as the Maximus IV didn't seem to have any in the box.
Yeah that pretty much seems to be the problem, attached some pics (afraid my hands are not so steady). http://s803.photobucket.com/albums/yy319/kathrynncain/Ross/ Also frustrating is the bitspower d-plug I bought fits into the cover side thread but not the back plate thread rednering it useless.
it's either got to be catching on the case or the mobo... tends to happen with small 1x cards in poor light... Oh & with clumsy hands - which they tend to become when something just won't behave. Other than (a) making sure you're inserting it perpendicular to the mobo & (b) wiggling it, you 'could' try bending the bottom of the bracket slightly one way (& if it doesn't help the other).
try to lightly press the extremity of the GPU bracket while inserting it (sometimes it's really tight and need a little help)
i had the same problem only it was with a soundcard, the metal bit was bent and made it impossible to install the card.
Cheers guys, tried both and seems it has gone in as far as it will physically go now as the top of the bracket is right up against the case. Just looks like it should go further so kinda weird. I guess the real proof will be when I finish the build and try a test run though looks like I underestimated the parts I need and the fact the d plug won't screw it is really frustrating.
yeah one of these, seemed the best way to link the two cards together http://www.scan.co.uk/products/bitspower-bp-mbwp-c07-g1-4-d-plug-matte-black Strangely it fits one thread but not the other no matter which part you try or which way round.
Sometimes it helps if the tongues are angled outwards, ever so slightly; to guide them through the small slots at the bottom of the PCI back plate. However, in that situation, both of them must be aligned. Remove the mobo and have a quick gander at those bottom receiving slots, to make sure one isn't bent or blocked; then test fit the card.
The card seems to be fully inserted into the slot now it just looks like it should go further as the arch in the pcie is riding a little above the arch in the pcie slot. Seems odd but I guess nothing short of test firing the system will determine if that is how it should be. It was really strange with the d plug as I tried it both ports and it fits just fine with both parts in the top full cover side but not the backplate side. It screws in a certain way then just stops. Wondering whether to get a wrench and try tighten it that way.
