Do I Need a PCIe 5.0 Riser for My Upcoming GPU?
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CuriousTechGuy123
I'm planning to get a new 5080 GPU for my Taichi x870e motherboard, which supports PCIe 5.0. However, I'm unsure if I need to buy a PCIe 5.0 riser or if a 4.0 riser would work. I've read that using a 4.0 riser might cause issues. Also, since I'm using the second PCIe slot on the motherboard, it seems to downgrade both to 4.0. If I do need a 5.0 riser, I would appreciate any recommendations for a good one, especially considering that I've found some around $50 on Amazon. Just to give you context, I'm using a Dark Base 701 case with an inverted layout, and I'd like to mount the GPU vertically to prevent sagging since it's longer than my current 1060.
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One thing to note about using a 4.0 riser is that you might run into a black screen issue unless you change the BIOS settings to make sure that the slot operates in 4.0 mode. Otherwise, it might default to 5.0 and won't work stably with a 4.0 riser.
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You might want to consider getting a GPU sag bracket, like the Lian Li GB 001. It supports the card from both the top and the bottom, which should help a lot with stability.
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Alternatively, if you're open to it, you could always switch your case back to a standard layout. It might seem like a hassle, but some people have found it easier than trying to work around the inverted setup.
TechFan505: Yeah, that’s a no-go for me! I specifically picked this case for that inverted feature.
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HandyCamper77: That sounds pretty good! I could probably make something similar myself to save some cash.