GPU sag: What it is and how to fix it
Graphics processing units (GPUs) are getting larger and heavier as technology improves. Despite their bulky size, most GPUs’ only point of contact with the motherboard is the PCIe slot. Since there’s only a small part of the GPU supported by the PCIe slot, the weight of the card can cause it to bend downward.
What is GPU sag? GPU sag is a common problem, but not all cases are severe. Sometimes the GPU has a slight sag that’s unlikely to cause damage because its connectors and the slot on the motherboard are strong enough to handle the stress.