does it matter if a pci card is not screwed onto the case?

[SenMithrarin85]

As title. I have done it for the gpu, but the wifi card I have won't align properly with any of the pci shields, so I can't screw it down

[Omega]

Yes the card will align just fine. Put some force in to it if you have to.

Always properly securely the PCI-e cards.

[tacoshy]

can you make a picture of it? they are all normed that shouldnt be any issue.

[SenMithrarin85]

I think the problem is the pci plate on the wifi card isn't long enough. If I align it with any of the screw holes, then it won't slot fully into the pci slot

[Omega]

Originally posted by SenMithrarin85:

I think the problem is the pci plate on the wifi card isn't long enough. If I align it with any of the screw holes, then it won't slot fully into the pci slot

Yes it will.

Put it in the PCI-e slot and push it in to the back PCI-e slot holes to make the screw holes align.

[SenMithrarin85]

Originally posted by Omega:

Originally posted by SenMithrarin85:

I think the problem is the pci plate on the wifi card isn't long enough. If I align it with any of the screw holes, then it won't slot fully into the pci slot

Yes it will.

Put it in the PCI-e slot and push it in to the back PCI-e cover holes to make the screw holes align.

they do align, but if I do that, then the card won't be fully seated. the metal part that goes over the pci cover isn't long enough.

[Omega]

Originally posted by SenMithrarin85:

Originally posted by Omega:

Yes it will.

Put it in the PCI-e slot and push it in to the back PCI-e cover holes to make the screw holes align.

they do align, but if I do that, then the card won't be fully seated. the metal part that goes over the pci cover isn't long enough.

Plug it in a screw it down. You will see if the cards works or not when you boot. It should just fit without any issues.

If it doesn't fit make it fit.

[Big Boom Boom]

It should fit. GPU nowadays are big and heavy and they can sag without being screwed properly into the case. The PCIE slot, despite various maker claims 5x or double layer stronger, can not hold dual slot or heck triple/quad slot in some cases GPU in place without it sagging.

[-=SOF=-WID99]

also why do you need a wifi card ? use a cabled connection its always faster then a wifi card

[Rumpelcrutchskin]

Wi-fi card weighs next to nothing, as long it sits all the way inside the PCI slot it should be fine even without the screw.
I would never leave it sit without the screw if it was graphics card though since those usually have substantial weight and size.

[a Hippobottomus]

Originally posted by -=SOF=-WID99:

also why do you need a wifi card ? use a cabled connection its always faster then a wifi card

^^ my thoughts

[-=SOF=-WID99]

Originally posted by a Hippobottomus:

Originally posted by -=SOF=-WID99:

also why do you need a wifi card ? use a cabled connection its always faster then a wifi card

^^ my thoughts

right ??.. you may as well just buy a netgear wireless N dongle that plugs into USB if ya need a wifi on a desktop ???

plus ya can use it on any latop or other ssytem you may need to use it on

wifi on a desktop = silly if ya can plug in a simple cable to the existing jack all motherboards have for network

[a Hippobottomus]

Originally posted by -=SOF=-WID99:

Originally posted by a Hippobottomus:

^^ my thoughts

right ??.. you may as well just buy a netgear wireless N dongle that plugs into USB if ya need a wifi on a desktop ???

I just have a ethernet cable plugged straight into my mobo.

[HEART]

The same people that don't screw in their pcie cards are the same people that don't secure their motherboard using all the available standoffs and screws.

[-=SOF=-WID99]

Originally posted by a Hippobottomus:

Originally posted by -=SOF=-WID99:

right ??.. you may as well just buy a netgear wireless N dongle that plugs into USB if ya need a wifi on a desktop ???

I just have a ethernet cable plugged straight into my mobo.

same here but i did buy a netgear wifi dongle in case my internet goes out .. i get free wifi with my comcast account or i can use my Phone for an internet hot spot ..no need for an in PC wifi card

[SenMithrarin85]

Originally posted by -=SOF=-WID99:

Originally posted by a Hippobottomus:

I just have a ethernet cable plugged straight into my mobo.

same here but i did buy a netgear wifi dongle in case my internet goes out .. i get free wifi with my comcast account or i can use my Phone for an internet hot spot ..no need for an in PC wifi card

wifi on a desktop? because ethernet is not practical for me. the router is plugged into the main phone socket to the house which is one floor down from where the pc is situated.