Grip the GPU by its edges and gently remove it from the case. Don't grab it by the fan blades. This should come as no surprise—you'll need to turn off your PC in order to remove the graphics card.

In context: Over the past few years, brackets to support large graphics cards have joined the growing list of components that custom PC builders might shop for. As high-end GPUs and their cooling ...

2 ports, getting tangled on cables, knocking into any intake fans, etc. Once the new graphics card is secured, keep a hand on it to prevent it from sagging on the bracket, and use your other hand to ...