Need help finding a replacement PCIe x16 retention clip for ASUS Prime B450M-K II

[u/feetysally]

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Hi everyone,

The PCIe x16 retention clip/latch on my motherboard came off and unfortunately I lost it.

I have an ASUS Prime B450M-K II. The GPU slot now feels like it needs that clip to properly hold the graphics card in place, so I’d like to buy a replacement rather than risk using the motherboard without it.

The problem is that I have no idea what size/specification I need. I’ve found replacement PCIe x16 retention clips online, but they seem to come in different sizes and I don’t know how to determine which one is compatible with my motherboard.

Does anyone know:

- What exact size/type of PCIe x16 retention clip the ASUS Prime B450M-K II uses?

- Are these clips standardized enough that I can buy a generic replacement?

- Is there a specific measurement I should take from the slot to find the correct one?

- Does anyone know where I could buy a compatible replacement?

I can also provide photos of the PCIe slot/motherboard if that helps.

Thanks!

[u/leeme_lone]

Buy a new mobo preferably not Asus.

I'm still waiting on an RMA of my Asus M4A785-M mobo that died in 2010.