{"id":44474,"date":"2024-05-08T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=44474"},"modified":"2026-05-29T09:26:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T08:26:52","slug":"pc-modding-with-ocuk-the-vertical-gpu-mount","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/pc-modding-with-ocuk-the-vertical-gpu-mount\/","title":{"rendered":"PC Modding with OcUK: The Vertical GPU Mount"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PC Modding with OcUK <\/strong>is back with another helpful guide. In this blog post, we\u2019re highlighting everything you need to know about <strong>vertical GPU mounting<\/strong>. We\u2019ll be showcasing what it is and what hardware you need to vertically mount your graphics card.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vertical-GPU-Mount-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44475\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vertical-GPU-Mount-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vertical-GPU-Mount-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vertical-GPU-Mount-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vertical-GPU-Mount-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vertical-GPU-Mount-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vertical-GPU-Mount.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Vertical GPU Mounting?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vertical GPU mounting is a different method of orientating your graphics card. As opposed to the traditional horizontal layout, where the fans are facing down, they are pointing towards the side panel.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allows you to create a show stopping gaming PC.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More aesthetically pleasing \u2013 allowing you to showcase features of your GPU that are often hidden such as integrated coolers or RGB lighting.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can help to prevent GPU sag.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Needs an additional vertical GPU bracket and cable.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires a case that has a wide enough GPU clearance. If your case doesn\u2019t, this can cause issues with cooling and airflow as the GPU is situated too close to the side panels.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/RadianceDrift-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44476\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/RadianceDrift-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/RadianceDrift-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/RadianceDrift-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/RadianceDrift-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/RadianceDrift-2048x1638.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Do I Need to Vertically Mount my GPU?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To successfully mount your GPU vertically, you\u2019ll need a compatible PC case, suitable vertical bracket and PCIe riser cable. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Compatible PC Case<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First up you need a PC case that supports vertical GPU mounting. These cases come with plenty of GPU clearance to accommodate large graphics cards and vertical orientations, whilst still boasting lots of airflow.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HAVN HS 420 VGPU Premium Mid Tower Case &#8211; White<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mid tower PC case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UniSheet tempered glass panel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>470mm GPU clearance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innovative airflow design to support vertical GPUs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports up to eleven 140mm fans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/havn-hs420-vgpu-premium-mid-tower-case-white-cas-hvn-02516.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/havn-hs-420-vgpu-white-main-300x300.png\" alt=\"HAVN HS 420 VGPU PC Case\" class=\"wp-image-49904\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/havn-hs-420-vgpu-white-main-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/havn-hs-420-vgpu-white-main-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/havn-hs-420-vgpu-white-main-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/havn-hs-420-vgpu-white-main-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/havn-hs-420-vgpu-white-main-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/havn-hs-420-vgpu-white-main-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/havn-hs-420-vgpu-white-main.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lian-Li-A3-Wooden-Edition-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48857\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lian-Li-A3-Wooden-Edition-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lian-Li-A3-Wooden-Edition-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lian-Li-A3-Wooden-Edition-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lian-Li-A3-Wooden-Edition-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lian-Li-A3-Wooden-Edition-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lian-Li-A3-Wooden-Edition-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lian-Li-A3-Wooden-Edition.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lian Li A3 mATX Wood Edition &#8211; Black<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SFF PC case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports up to mATX motherboards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GPU clearance of up to 415mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vertical GPU support (mounting kit not included) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stylish design with black finish and real wood accents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/lian-li-a3-matx-md-black-cas-lia-02630.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bracket<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most case manufacturers will have their own dedicated vertical GPU brackets. It\u2019s vital you select a bracket that is compatible with your PC case, as every chassis is different. Your PC case will have specific mounting points and you\u2019ll also need to ensure it has a wide enough GPU clearance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don\u2019t, you run the risk of your GPU not fitting when installed vertically or suffering from poor airflow and cooling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kolink Vertical GPU Mounting Kit for Observatory Y\/Z and Stronghold Prime<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vertical GPU mounting kit <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible with Kolink Observatory Y\/Z and Stronghold Prime <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes 230mm PCIe 3.0 riser cable <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports triple slot GPUs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/kolink-vertical-gpu-mounting-kit-for-observatory-y-z-stronghold-prime-seri-ca-06g-kk.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/KolinkVertical-GPUMountingKit-300x256.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44481\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/KolinkVertical-GPUMountingKit-300x256.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/KolinkVertical-GPUMountingKit.png 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Phanteks-Vertical-GPU-Support-Black-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58956\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Phanteks-Vertical-GPU-Support-Black-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Phanteks-Vertical-GPU-Support-Black-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Phanteks-Vertical-GPU-Support-Black-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Phanteks-Vertical-GPU-Support-Black-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Phanteks-Vertical-GPU-Support-Black-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Phanteks-Vertical-GPU-Support-Black-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Phanteks-Vertical-GPU-Support-Black.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phanteks PCIe Gen5 DRGB Vertical GPU Bracket<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vertical GPU mounting kit with innovative mounting system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be installed in cases with seven PCIe slots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes PCIe 5.0 riser cable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjustable tilt between 15- and 30-degrees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DRGB lighting strip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/phanteks-pcie-gen5-vertical-gpu-bracket-drgb-220mm-pcie-5.0x16-riser-cable-acc-phk-06264.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Riser Cable&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A PCIe riser cable is vital for ensuring you can still connect your GPU to the motherboard, even when installed vertically.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>be quiet High Speed PCIe 4.0 Graphics Card Riser Cable<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PCIe riser cable <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gen 4.0 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200mm length<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes a support base<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible with select Dark, Silent, Pure, Light, and Shadow Base cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/be-quiet-high-speed-pcie-4.0-graphics-card-riser-cable-cas-beq-06496.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/be-quiet-High-Speed-PCIe-4.0-GPU-Riser-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64917\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/be-quiet-High-Speed-PCIe-4.0-GPU-Riser-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/be-quiet-High-Speed-PCIe-4.0-GPU-Riser-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/be-quiet-High-Speed-PCIe-4.0-GPU-Riser-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/be-quiet-High-Speed-PCIe-4.0-GPU-Riser-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/be-quiet-High-Speed-PCIe-4.0-GPU-Riser-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Read More in PC Modding with OcUK<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to read more in our PC Modding with OcUK series? 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