Earth strap on GT 1030 plate - is it necessary?

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On this GT 1030 with full height bracket, it has what I presume to be a earth strap to the GPU board. The LP plates I can find don't generally appear to have this - how important is it and if important, where would I get one for as little money as possible.

[Andrew_C]

Can you just use any old wire? Earthing isn't (well, yes it is) a black art. In this case, I'd think any sort of positive connection will do whatever is intended.

[3s-gtech]

That won't be an earth - earth/ground will be via the metal shield around the DVI port and the screws. That arm is for stress relief, and is definitely not needed when going to LP.

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That won't be an earth - earth/ground will be via the metal shield around the DVI port and the screws. That arm is for stress relief, and is definitely not needed when going to LP.

I was wondering exactly this and due to shortness of the LP, not needed. Unfortunately a previous one I had with the supplied LP adapter was sold so I can't check what the official LP looked like. But I agree, plenty of connection via the screws.

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Haha - I posted the same over 3 years ago! Not sure if the fact I didn't recall it at the time of this post makes me senile, or the fact I vaguely recall doing so after the replies enough to check means there's hope yet!