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June 07, 2013, 02:08:37 PM |
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So i have an extra 7950 that wont fit in my case so I got risers and I was wondering is it safe to place it on cardboard above my case or if there is a better way to mount it somewhere and if so on what. https://www.dropbox.com/s/0sha7gvkxe2d3hj/GPU.jpg This is the most current picture I have the white represents the out line of the box I would use and the red is the GPU before you ask the case has another I have to gpus already in the case as of now and the case is laying down flat. Box i would use is either a newegg box or the box the gigabyte 7950 came. So if you have had either you know what im talking about.
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June 07, 2013, 02:12:12 PM |
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that sounds safe enough, no need to worry.
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June 07, 2013, 02:23:03 PM |
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i cant see the pick but i ether supot my cards with wood or hang them on strom string ( from mettle brackets at fround and there is a small hole in the back of the card
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June 07, 2013, 02:26:10 PM |
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I think that if you make sure that the card can be properly cooled, and you don't obstruct the airflow, you don't have to worry.
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June 07, 2013, 02:37:26 PM |
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So we all kinda agree this is fine and the card board wont combust?
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June 07, 2013, 03:55:03 PM |
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So i have an extra 7950 that wont fit in my case so I got risers and I was wondering is it safe to place it on cardboard above my case or if there is a better way to mount it somewhere and if so on what. https://www.dropbox.com/s/0sha7gvkxe2d3hj/GPU.jpg This is the most current picture I have the white represents the out line of the box I would use and the red is the GPU before you ask the case has another I have to gpus already in the case as of now and the case is laying down flat. Box i would use is either a newegg box or the box the gigabyte 7950 came. So if you have had either you know what im talking about. do you think its going to burn the cardboard?
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June 07, 2013, 04:16:30 PM |
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Should be no prob
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June 07, 2013, 04:47:29 PM |
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the card should shut off at 120c cardboard wont burn untill atleast double that
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June 07, 2013, 04:49:05 PM |
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So i have an extra 7950 that wont fit in my case so I got risers and I was wondering is it safe to place it on cardboard above my case or if there is a better way to mount it somewhere and if so on what. https://www.dropbox.com/s/0sha7gvkxe2d3hj/GPU.jpg This is the most current picture I have the white represents the out line of the box I would use and the red is the GPU before you ask the case has another I have to gpus already in the case as of now and the case is laying down flat. Box i would use is either a newegg box or the box the gigabyte 7950 came. So if you have had either you know what im talking about. Its fine dont worry heres his image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/0sha7gvkxe2d3hj/GPU.jpgCardboard probably wont catch fire until ~230c
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June 07, 2013, 05:05:42 PM |
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background: hardware tech, Silicon Valley, 15 years +NOT A GOOD IDEA. In b4 fire dept. If you have to, layers and layers of aluminum foil, or hang it off standoffs. BUT NEVER CARDBOARD. You're all goddamn firebugs. ![Shocked](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/shocked.gif)
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June 07, 2013, 05:07:37 PM |
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background: hardware tech, Silicon Valley, 15 years +NOT A GOOD IDEA. In b4 fire dept. If you have to, layers and layers of aluminum foil, or hang it off standoffs. BUT NEVER CARDBOARD. You're all goddamn firebugs. ![Shocked](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/shocked.gif) Thats even worse, aluminum will cause shorts all over the place ![Shocked](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/shocked.gif)
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June 07, 2013, 05:12:52 PM |
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I am a newbie here but have been designing electronics for quite some years. I'd definitely avoid placing this kind of device on a card board.
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June 07, 2013, 05:27:19 PM |
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I am a newbie here but have been designing electronics for quite some years. I'd definitely avoid placing this kind of device on a card board.
Why?
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June 07, 2013, 06:24:43 PM |
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Theres nothing wrong with using cardboard as long as your card is running at over 200c, otherwise your safe. Paper ignites at a temperature of over 200c. Also and dont wrap a GPU in aluminum please dont put aluminum anywhere in a PC either.
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June 09, 2013, 01:58:01 AM |
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I actually have mine sitting on the upper lip of the case. It's stable, and there is only plastic contacting the metal.
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June 09, 2013, 02:02:48 AM |
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plastic contacting the metal works better than cardboard. Also, I should correct myself. You'd only want aluminum to support the heatsink, never directly touching the board, per Kaeopura.
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