Confused about GPUs and how they screw in

[VampD]

http://www.maximumpc.com/files/u57670/gtx570_iso_med.jpg

those two notches where the bracket makes a 90 degree corner, you screw down into the case slots. Those 2 holes on the bracket that you have highlighted aren't for anything.

you can see what i mean if that doesn't really make much sense

http://pc.mmgn.com/lib/Images/contents/P3070046.JPG

the screw is just supposed to hold down the card, not fasten it in.

Er okay wait just to clarify, look at the very top metal bracket part of the card ( on left side of the card ) you see how theres 1 squarish hole in the center and 2 semi open holes at the very edge. You are saying to slip screws into these 2? So far I've been slipping a zip tie into the center squarish hole and tying them tightly around the case bracket holes to hold it down.

 

[iFargle]

Can we have a picture of what you are doing exactly? In your computer?

 

[Peter.Cort]

put the card in the slot.

line up 2 holes on the bracket and 2 holes in the case where there are slots that the connectors go through.

screw into whatever is there. it should look like the second one when all is said and done. there's no need for a zip tie.

the middle hole is if your case is 'tool-less' meaning there are plastic brackets than come down and sandwich the card in. Since your case isn't then you have to use screws.