These new GPU support brackets keep your graphics card safe from sag TechRadar Skip to main content TechRadar is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's why you can trust us. These new GPU support brackets keep your graphics card safe from sag By Allisa James published 7 October 2022 Cooler Master's GPU support brackets are pretty at least (Image credit: Cooler Master) Audio player loading… In what may be a response to a growing trend, Cooler Master released its own GPU support bracket, called the MasterAccessory ARGB GPU (opens in new tab) support bracket. With the sizes and weights of the best graphics card increasing with every generation, there's a risk of said graphics card sagging inside the chassis, which can damage your motherboard's PCI-e slot. The support bracket is made of two parts: a beam that is fitted next to the graphics card and wedged into place with brackets that hold the beam in place and prevent the card from sagging. Cooler Master's support bracket is made of tempered glass and features some gorgeous RGB lighting. Meanwhile, Zotac (opens in new tab) has its own brand of support brackets that works similarly to the Cooler Master version, though it comes with the GPU instead of it requiring a separate purchase. And there are more and more manufacturers and suppliers releasing support brackets, including Corsair, Atlas, V1Tech, and more. Are GPU support brackets really necessary   Based on the number of brackets being released, it's clear manufacturers and suppliers are on board with this GPU support brackets trend. Makes sense, considering that this is yet another revenue stream for these companies. And even with the overall decreased spending in the tech industry, there are still plenty of buyers who are willing to pay for expensive fixes for minor problems. In general, sag isn't the greatest threat to either a GPU or a motherboard. In fact, unless your GPU is hanging at a 45-degree angle (opens in new tab), the effects are inconsequential. Aesthetically, though, this could be a problem and if your GPU card is an important visual component of your PC build, then it's most likely worth investing in a support bracket. There are also plenty of guides that showcase how to make cheap support brackets with everything from Lego blocks to hooking string around your GPU to stabilize it. Perhaps, then, we have no real need for expensive brackets, but when has that ever stopped dedicated PC builders? Allisa JamesComputing Staff WriterAllisa has been freelancing at TechRadar for nine months before joining as a Computing Staff Writer. She mainly covers breaking news and rumors in the computing industry, and does reviews and featured articles for the site. In her spare time you can find her chatting it up on her two podcasts, Megaten Marathon and Combo Chain, as well as playing any JRPGs she can get her hands on. See more Computing news TechRadar Newsletter Sign up to get breaking news, reviews, opinion, analysis and more, plus the hottest tech deals! Thank you for signing up to TechRadar. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST POPULARMOST SHARED1I tried the weirdest-looking Bluetooth speaker in the world, and I utterly adore it2You may not have to sell a body part to afford the Nvidia RTX 4090 after all3My days as a helpful meat shield are over, thanks to the Killer Klown horror game4100% on Rotten Tomatoes: 7 new critically-acclaimed dramas you may have missed5I won't buy the Google Pixel 7 unless it fixes these three Pixel 6 problems1We finally know what 'Wi-Fi' stands for - and it's not what you think2Best laptops for designers and coders 3Miofive 4K Dash Cam review4Logitech's latest webcam and headset want to relieve your work day frustrations5Best offers on Laptops for Education – this festive season Technology Magazines (opens in new tab)● (opens in new tab)The best tech tutorials and in-depth reviewsFrom$12.99 (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab)