Securing it with ATX mounting points seems to be a great idea that should prevent sagging of heavy, especially watercooled GPUs. The price is a bit on the high side, though. I wonder if the included HDMI cable is 2.1 compliant and also if there will be a white version of this bracket.

Cave Waverider:

Securing it with ATX mounting points seems to be a great idea that should prevent sagging of heavy, especially watercooled GPUs. The price is a bit on the high side, though. I wonder if the included HDMI cable is 2.1 compliant and also if there will be a white version of this bracket.

There might be one major issue with the bracket, looks like it is only possible to secure to the ATX mounting points with flat motherboards, can't really see how that frame is modular. Don't think that you have to use the included cable. Linkup do make their cables in white too, so would only make sense if EK offered a white version at some point.

What's wrong with mounting your GPU in the PCIe/AGP slot, just as "god" intended?

BLEH!:

What's wrong with mounting your GPU in the PCIe/AGP slot, just as "god" intended?

Nothing, and still the prefered way in terms of temperatures.

Mineria:

There might be one major issue with the bracket, looks like it is only possible to secure to the ATX mounting points with flat motherboards, can't really see how that frame is modular.

Hm, yeah, it may not work on all mainboards. There seems to be a bit of a rise to accomodate heatsinks and whatnot, but if the screws go through the heatsinks, the heatsinks are higher than the the space or similar it may become a problem indeed.

Mineria:

Don't think that you have to use the included cable. Linkup do make their cables in white too, so would only make sense if EK offered a white version at some point.

I meant a white bracket. But a white cable would be a nice addition, too, although teh cable is usually obscured by the video card from most angles anyways.

BLEH!:

What's wrong with mounting your GPU in the PCIe/AGP slot, just as "god" intended?

Nothing, as long as you're happy with it. Although in some cases a vertical GPU mount may allow for better airflow and better overall system temperatures. Some people may prefer the aesthetic part of it as well, as many GPUs don't look all that nice on the side/backplate as they do on the face side.

BLEH!:

What's wrong with mounting your GPU in the PCIe/AGP slot, just as "god" intended?

The PCB on my old 1080 warped over time, most likely due to the waterblock's weight. Wouldn't have happened if it were mounted vertically.

mackintosh:

The PCB on my old 1080 warped over time, most likely due to the waterblock's weight. Wouldn't have happened if it were mounted vertically.

...or use a graphic card holder.

BLEH!:

What's wrong with mounting your GPU in the PCIe/AGP slot, just as "god" intended?

Ever had a water-block with an acrylic top?

barbacot:

...or use a graphic card holder.

So far, there are no aftermarket solutions that are flawless. Think I have seen a single case that includes a propper bracket for the purpose, and that bracket is only available with that particular case.

Mineria:

Ever had a water-block with an acrylic top? So far, there are no aftermarket solutions that are flawless. Think I have seen a single case that includes a propper bracket for the purpose, and that bracket is only available with that particular case.

Nope, only ever AIO or air-cooled my PCs. I build them for power efficiency and quietness nowadays...

Mineria:

Ever had a water-block with an acrylic top? So far, there are no aftermarket solutions that are flawless. Think I have seen a single case that includes a propper bracket for the purpose, and that bracket is only available with that particular case.

Lian-Li GB-001X works great.

TheDeeGee:

Lian-Li GB-001X works great.

Thanks for sharing, nice to see that they sell them without a case. Will have to measure, maybe I need the GB-002 instead, since my card is a tad shorter because of a water-block.