I'm in the process of building a gaming PC and I'm having some issues with fitting the MSI RTX 5080 into my Phanteks XT Pro Ultra case. I'm using a Gigabyte B850 Aorus Elite motherboard, and I need some advice. When I try to install the GPU, the mounting holes don't seem to align properly unless I push the card towards the CPU and RAM, which causes it to tilt at about a 15-20 degree angle. This makes it really tough to plug into the top DisplayPort since it ends up near the edge of the case. I've recorded a couple of videos demonstrating the issue, which you can check out here: [Video 1](https://youtube.com/shorts/Zx5UnGRfz_8) and [Video 2](https://youtube.com/shorts/Di096BzElgQ). Any help would be appreciated!
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It sounds like the graphics card isn't seated far enough into the PCIe slot. Make sure that the screws are going behind the "hook" at the back of the card while trying to get it into position. It might be an issue with either the case or motherboard. Checking that the motherboard is seated properly could help.
When you mention pushing it forward, do you mean towards the back of the case? I thought the tilt might be the issue too, but it seems like the bracket is flush with the expansion card ledge. It’s just that the horizontal fit seems off. If I push it too far, I can't connect the DisplayPort cables because it tilts and moves out of alignment. Should I consider a different case if this continues?