I'm new to PC building and I bought a prebuilt PC from AWDIT that came with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070. I noticed there's a sliding piece of plastic on the top that has 'Gigabyte' on it, and I'm not sure if I should remove it or how to do that. A video I watched suggested removing all plastic, but it looks like this piece is meant to slide back and forth. I'm a bit confused, especially since I just started and this is my first time asking for help. Sorry if this sounds silly. I've attached some pictures of the part for reference.
4 Answers
Forget about removing it altogether. Just slide it where you want it, and it can add a nice touch to your build!
It sounds like you're talking about a sliding cover on the card, typically meant for looks. You can just slide it back and forth to adjust it—no need to remove it completely! I have a Gigabyte 5070 Ti with the same slider, and I just leave mine on.
Just to clarify, it seems like there might be some confusion. You mentioned ASUS Prime but the 'Gigabyte' text suggests it's actually a Gigabyte GPU. If that's the case, just check the official page for your graphics card model and look for the 'sliding side plate' feature mentioned. It’s a design element, so there's no need to remove it.
If you're unsure, I recommend checking out the specs on Gigabyte's website for your specific model. They have a section explaining that feature. But generally, it’s just a customizable piece for your setup, so no harm in leaving it on!
Thanks for clarifying! I'll leave it as it is.