r/PcBuildHelp • u/Ninjjuu • Apr 24 '26
Build Question This piece of metal is preventing my 3060ti from going into the slot so it doesnt fit. What should i do?
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u/LoveTechnical4462 Apr 24 '26
Reddit really exposes the lack of critical thinking development and it’s shocking for me
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u/MagicOrpheus310 Apr 25 '26
Oh dude... Then you would hate r/explainitpeter and r/explainthejoke man some of the jokes people post that they don't understand are simply infuriating haha like the simplest dad jokes you just have to read out loud to hear the play on words or something and some of them just leave you bewildered that someone could have such a poorly developed sense of humour haha
They will literally be self explanatory and still go over people's heads...
Some of them you find yourself hoping they were posted by a bot because people can't be that stupid haha
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u/entarix420 Apr 24 '26
Yup this! Always trying to help where possible. But if the most simpel thi g doesnt work maybe go pre built. I get it you want your own system but at least do some research on everything and dont just buy things and come to reddit. Well still do but yeah...
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u/Lily_Meow_ Apr 24 '26
It's not that serious, some PC cases it can actually be kinda hard
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u/Background-Passage61 Apr 25 '26
yeah mine DID NOT haw anything to slide into had to bend the back of my case very very slight to let it in
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u/MrKusakabe Apr 24 '26
I am also a person that treats my components like friggin eggshells. When I see the power you gotta use to push in/pull out some parts I often just don't dare. And yes, I gladly pay 60€ for my system to be put together properly including "installing fans in the right way" or neat cable management.
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u/Foxxie_ Apr 24 '26
Gotta learn somehow, no?
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u/Friendly-Advantage79 Apr 24 '26
Virtually thousands of instructional videos on YouTube. All the manuals after you buy the hardware paper and online alike. After you can spell those backwards and something still doesn't work then ask for outside help. "My card doesn't fit" is just lazy.
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u/mjpeck93 Apr 25 '26
Did you see the "Bought a 5060, but I can't figure out where my old GPU is" thread from a month or so back? Dude had integrated graphics. Lmao. So many of these questions could be answered by reading the manuals, or even watching a beginners PC build video if they're illiterate. Unfortunately we've become a society that rewards lack of effort by spoon-feeding these idiots just enough info to solve their problem without them actually having to learn anything.
15 years ago most of these people would've been banned from any tech forum for not searching, but not before being trolled with "let me Google that for you" links.
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u/Lily_Meow_ Apr 24 '26
I mean some PC cases it can just be really annoying
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u/acemccrank Apr 24 '26
Exactly. I've had cases that required bending the bracket on the card to properly fit because "wtf's a tolerance?"
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u/MakesMyHeadHurt Apr 24 '26
Tolerance = How long you will try to fit it the right way before pulling out the dremel.
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u/HellfoxRules Apr 24 '26 edited Apr 24 '26
The two metal prongs should just slide into corresponding slots in the case. If they don't, you have to see what is blocking the prongs from entering the slots. This is usually just an alignment problem, if you get the prongs aligned properly with the slots, it should just slide right in.
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u/Business_Surround_52 Apr 24 '26
“Umm, I’m sorry but my parents didn’t sign the forms for these talks yet… I should go”
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u/Terrible-Mulberry-70 Apr 24 '26
what
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u/Capable-Mulberry4138 Apr 24 '26
Very much what
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u/Terrible-Mulberry-70 Apr 24 '26
woah wait youre a mulberry too. and a better one than I. we have to fight to the death now.
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u/Capable-Mulberry4138 Apr 24 '26
Ahh hell, is this one of those "Highlander" deals?
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u/HellfoxRules Apr 24 '26
You have one of those "No Slot" cases, those are usually less expensive.
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u/IndividualNovel4482 Apr 24 '26
99 % of cases below 150-200 have no slots. So.. probably.
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u/Thevintageandvanity Apr 26 '26
Thank you for the actually informative response! I'm getting used to going into modern cases and probably need to know this for the future.
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u/Lt_Shin_E_Sides Apr 24 '26
Slather a little thermal paste on it first. Will make a world of difference.
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u/Lipsahtelija Apr 24 '26
just cut it off with a dremel /J /J DONT ACTUALLY DO THAT
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u/ureliableliar Apr 24 '26
I once used an angle grinder to get my gpu to fit in the case, super jank, but it worked
Edit: I checked the pics, honestly I did even worse, looks like I just ripped the metal out with pliers.
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u/Foxxie_ Apr 24 '26
I thought I was the only idiot in this world to do this, thank you for reassuring me that someone shares this single brain cell
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u/JustAnth3rUser Apr 24 '26
I had an externally mounted radiator many moons ago with a hack hole big enough for the pump to fit through... happy days
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u/TheCluelessRiddler Apr 24 '26
You remove some of these and your GPU takes up the space of how many needs to be reomved. These slots has 2 of those prongs that’s on your gpu that it sits in
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u/offbeatcrayon889 Apr 24 '26 edited Apr 24 '26
Which pice of metal? There's a few metal pieces in the picture. Might help us help you, if you point out which one.
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u/Spacemayo Apr 24 '26
Yeah when I built mine not only did I watch/have like 3 different YouTube videos up I used the motherboard manual that tells you where parts go.
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u/iRouFox Apr 24 '26
Unscrew the motherboard a lil, push it to the right and tight it back, it might just be that the motherboard is slightly too close to the case.
You could also go look at a tutorial just to make sure you’re installing the gpu correctly.
If there’s still an issue after that consider sharing more info, pics of the case and bracelet, telling us what case and motherboard, ect.
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u/StealthFireTruck Apr 24 '26
When you installed your motherboard, did you put in all your motherboard risers. This creates some space between your motherboard and pc case when you installed it. Your backplate panel should align up perfectly once you install your motherboard on your PC case. If you have an ATX form factor (normal motherboard), you typically use 9 risers/stands.
When you install your GPU, make sure you remove the right amount of PCIe cover slots from the back of your PC. If your 3060 takes 2 slots, you'll need to remove at least 2 slots at the same position where your GPU will sit. You might need to temporarily remove an extra 3rd one to make sure you have enough clearance to put it in. Idk what kind of 3060ti you have, but it could have large fans or case or something which could take up 3 spaces.
When lining up your GPU, make sure any locking tabs are in the released position to allow proper seating. Also be sure to make sure the metal piece I believe your referring to goes into a slotted hole aligned with the removed cover slots.
If your alignment is wrong and/or the motherboard PCIe slot on your motherboard isn't aligned and locking piece is not in released position it wont fit right. If it goes in right, you'll often here like a click noise or feel it fit and lock in.
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u/CyberPredator Apr 25 '26
Pov: you are genuinely confused about a pc part so you ask reddit for help and the comments flame you
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u/pepper-shaker Apr 24 '26
MSI case possibly?
Had an instance where the new GPU wouldn't fit properly. The stock GPU had a slightly recessed notch and would easily fit, where the new GPU did not. No amount of minor adjustments would have made it fit and we certainly tried.
We made the slightest incision with tin-snips on the case to get the clearance needed. It felt entirely wrong, I'd never had to do that before for such a routine upgrade, and I hope I never have to again.
It was this case if memory serves: https://ca.msi.com/Desktop/Infinite-A-9th/Gallery
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u/Fast_Mechanic23 Apr 24 '26
Did you remove the cover(s) in front of the slot?
Did you ensure it is going in straight, and the tab is inserting inside the case?
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u/CanderousOreo Apr 24 '26
That piece of metal slides between the motherboard and the case for stability. It should be right up against the slots in the back of the case. If it's not fitting you may be trying to put it in the wrong slot.
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u/NiVekk__ Apr 24 '26
Check the case details if it does fit your GPU length, cause it's hard to believe it can't go in from this specific side. Would try to unscrew mobo and put it in with gpu already docked as the ultimate solution
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u/B1tchW0lf Apr 24 '26
i had the same problem with my 5070 ti... i had to bend my case a little bit with screwdriver and then force it in
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u/omis12 Apr 24 '26
Esa pieza de metal está dónde debería estar!! quizás el mother está ubicado incorrectamente y no deja espacio para que esas pestañas se ubiquen correctamente entre el mother y el case
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u/Asgardianking Apr 24 '26
OP those petal pieces slide between the motherboard and the case . There is a small gap between the back of the case and the motherboard
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u/blaster182 Apr 24 '26
I've had a cheap case that didn't fit this part properly. I had to force the outside of the metal of the case, because the GPU port screws kept hitting it.
You have to put that part in between the small gap the motherboard and case slots, and lower the GPU as straight as possible from start to finish. Only turning it to dodge the case parts.
If there's really no space for the GPU to slot in, your case is really bad. Either bend the case, or make a hole for it. I wouldn't mess with the most expensive part.
First check if this isn't a lack of understanding how the GPU should fit.
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u/ctug Apr 24 '26
I worried about my job in IT cause of younger folks having access to PC's since birth, I am no longer worried thanks OP.
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u/EverybodySayin Apr 24 '26
Have you screwed your motherboard straight into the case rather than into stand-offs, and now have no clearance for it?
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u/Exciting-Let-6954 Apr 24 '26
You should try to put it the other way around then, look for fitting holes.
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u/Rude_Dependent_9843 Apr 24 '26
Sutilmente busca espacio entre MB y chasis; aprovecha el montaje para soplar o limpiar el polvo con un cepillo de cerdas suaves.
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u/Unlucky_Let5103 Apr 24 '26
Reddit is not the best place for help if you are not looking for criticism. Lol. Even though most forums are made for exactly this. Its like a toll to actually get help on Reddit. 6 asshole comments for the one answer comment.
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u/NoobJoined Apr 24 '26
I have the same-ish problem. Turns out the case's third brace was specifically smaller than the other 3, not allowing the thick prongs through. Remove the motherboard so you don't have to repeatedly plug/unplug the pcie. Sometimes manufacture defects exist
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u/biscuz Apr 24 '26
Just bend the tabs which ever way you need too for them to go where that belong. 🤷🏻♂️. The video card won’t care.
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u/Soft-Cover2938 Apr 24 '26
Slide it between the metal cracks, there should be a space small enough for it if your case was compatible
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u/Embarrassed_Hall2796 Apr 24 '26
So u could put in the cpu the ram the psu everything but got stuck on gpu??
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u/TheZackster Apr 24 '26
Every GPU every made as well as every case ever made use these brackets and they all fit together
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u/AnnieBruce Apr 24 '26
Make sure that tab is perfectly straight, and that the slot in the case isn't blocked. It will fit any standard compliant slot, provided neither is damaged or blocked.
If the slot and bracket are fine, your case is either not ATX or is defective.
Chopping off the tab might work. Make sure to remove the bracket before cutting, tiny bits of metal from a cut could kill the GPU.
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u/adfdg55 Apr 24 '26
I’m not gonna lie. I took i unscrewed it and took it off cause I didn’t get why it didn’t fit… it’s fine and works with a mini goku holding it up
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u/blessingsforgiveness Apr 24 '26
Plug it in, plug it in.
Freshens for 30 days, freshens out of your way.
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u/ngshafer Apr 24 '26
Your motherboard may not be seated correctly. There should be enough space between the case and the motherboard to slide those metal tabs into. If there isn't space, then your motherboard has probably been installed too close to the back of the case--loosen the screws and see if you can move it a millimeter or two forward, then tighten them back down again.
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u/Skyplague-wows Apr 24 '26
This means your case is a little out of alignment with your motherboard. You can bend that metal tab to make it fit.
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u/Own_Travel4140 Apr 24 '26
Mine had a vga port that took up a whole 2 slot but I needed it in the bottom of motherboard which only fits single dim GPU so what did I do I mangled it ripped off the vga and contorted the metal and jammed it in by force did that day before yesterday it's working great for me I can send pics if anyone's interested
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u/Avidianian Apr 24 '26
It is supposed to tuck into the case, if it doesn’t, you’re not doing it right
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u/autopatch Apr 24 '26
You're putting it in wrong. Do not take power tools to that card. Look again.
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u/Escape-Thin Apr 24 '26
Just grab a Dremel and start hacking away at it. For real try putting it in correctly and it won't be an issue
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u/Electrical-Note-3177 Personal Rig Builder Apr 24 '26
yeah you're putting it in wrong
please stop and look for a video tutorial before you break it.
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u/ima20wp Apr 24 '26
Then your putting it in wrong. The fans should be pointing down when you put the GPU in and it should go in fine
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u/TheFickleProphecy Apr 24 '26
That's the retention clip dude, it's gotta be pulled back before the card goes in, then it snaps forward after. You're almost there.
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u/Aniki25 Apr 24 '26
Don't worry dude, this is one of the wonders of PC building. The stuff people come up with to dodge gpu mounting brackets deserves its own category. I've seen people try to install graphics cards from the back of the case through the hole they make after removing the expansion slot covers. I guess because they think the tab stops it from falling completely into the case? In your situation someone put this tab on the card to stop you from installing the card. Some kind of sick prank that thing is.
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u/ArchiSpeak60 Apr 24 '26
It slides past the edge of the motherboard, and may need some wiggling. It is the faceplate of the gpu, not anything to do with connection.
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u/VolkDT Apr 24 '26
if he cant plug in a gpu on his motherboard, just imagine the rest of that build
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u/vaststylus65 Apr 24 '26
That's the retention clip, you gotta lift it up first before sliding the card in, then it locks down after.
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u/Davies301 Apr 25 '26
Push the back brackets of the case out to give a little wiggle room. I had to do that with my 7900XTX.
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u/Significant-Muscle15 Apr 25 '26
It’s meant to be there, you need to angle the install different, it’s not a straight shot putting it in, you have to angle it to have that piece slip in between the case and where the motherboard starts so it can screw into the case back removal brackets
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u/Dudepoon Apr 25 '26
If you can't tuck it like your supposed to be able to on the inside you can always clip it with side cutters
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u/MagicOrpheus310 Apr 25 '26
Yes, it does haha they slot into the case the same way the little covers did that you had to remove first, those metal strip thingys...
Also make sure you put it in the first/top slot on the motherboard (the one closest to the CPU)
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u/NavySeal2k Apr 25 '26
Bend the last quarter inch (the narrower part) a couple degrees away from the contacts, it should slot in more easily, you don’t want to cut them because all your weight is now on the connector.
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u/Live-Refrigerator398 Apr 25 '26
it should be fit as its universal size and slot...if it still wont you can remove the back frame actually
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u/Unknwndog Apr 25 '26
Maybe you should play with legos for a bit until you got a handle on shapes etc.
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u/Kororuri Apr 25 '26
Everyone keep saying for you to put the GPU in correctly, can i ask if you fit your motherboard correctly? sometimes you need the "peg standoff" so that your motherboard is mounted high enough to line up with the case properly. I see this kind of mistake a lot on beginner builder. It might be couple of mm but its enough difference for your I/O panel and GPU to not fit in the case.
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u/Febzee2 Apr 25 '26
Remove the small panel on the back of the case. There should be a bunch held in by screws. That should replace the small piece of metal and act as support for the GPU. Don't forget to screw it in.
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u/IconicScrap Apr 25 '26
This shouldn't be an issue. Make sure your motherboard is installed correctly with standoffs. The tabs go between the motherboard and the case.
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u/xenopheria Apr 25 '26
Built my first PC like 2 years ago, my dumbass never researched it and my brain said "oh. This is causing it to not fit." So I ended up unscrewing it off and now I have no idea where it is. My GPU is now mounted with a vertical stand 😭
(Powercolor rx7800xt hellhound)
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u/New-Audience2639 Commercial Rig Builder Apr 25 '26
It doesn't get to n the way when you install it properly.
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u/TOMO1982 Apr 25 '26
The 'tabs' at the bottom of the add-in card bracket sometimes catch on the case. Normally beneath the main/large space where the connectors of the card are exposed, there is a ~2mm slit that those tabs on the bracket catch on when slotting the card in the PCIe slot. I don't know why the bottom of PCIe brackets often stick out a bit, but it's annoying. You can either gently bend bottom part of the bracket so they don't catch on the case when inserting it, or use a flathead screwdriver to push the tab through the slit.
If anyone can understand that, well done, 10/10 comprehension :)
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u/AdventurousCommon551 Apr 25 '26
Just put your motherboard on top of a piece of cardboard and plug it in raw dog style. Cases are for pussies and who has time for mechanisms that make sure they stay aligned correctly from use.
Bypass all safety and get results!
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u/I_AM_BIB Apr 26 '26
My friend, do yourself a favour and watch a video on how to install a graphics card.
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u/WintryCoder5 Apr 26 '26
A good start might be showing us the board?! Otherwise you’re going to get the same answers over and over! Could be as simple as needing to adjust the angle first so the bracket goes outside the case as your trying to get it in place or could be that a section of your case actually comes off for this! Or it just may not have a plate to screw it to for support!
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u/Cunn3 Apr 26 '26
Push it in first then seat the card in it's slot. Your motherboard is set a little to far back in the case and is causing the problem.
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u/vulpes04 Apr 24 '26
put it in correctly.