Originally posted by: Cawchy87
I have tried re-seating the vga scilencer a few times but every time after being in my comp for like a day the vga scilencer "sags" a bit and isn't flush on the GPU anymore. I have a 9700 card and it doesn't have any problems with capacitors or anything. I can't really tighten the screws anymore without stripping them. should i wrap electrical tape around the whole thing to pull it up?
Not flush
Pushing up on the vga scilencer so it is flush
You should not need to tighten the screws that much. You should not use tape!
Inspect the card outside carefully and make sure that the sink sits right on the GPU. Put the smallest amount of Arctic Silver on the clean GPU and install the clean sink on it. Then, remove right away. Is the mark on the sink base square? If it is not a complete square something is in the way and does not allow the sink to sit properly. It may be the DVI connector at the back. It may be a capacitor.
If the sink sits properly outside the case, inspect the case. Does the AGP line up with the opening in the back? Insert the card in the AHP slot. Do not tighten the screw. Put the slot cover in place. The cover is not flat. Would it put presure on the sinkif you tighten the screws?
A dremel can be very handy to allow the sink to sit properly when installed in the case.
Hold the VGA card when you tighten the screw to make sure that it is not moved by the pressure of the screw. Do the same with the slot cover when tightening the screw for it (assuming you have the silencer version 3).
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