graphics card length

mTz

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Hi, I hope i am not asking something that was already asked before.

system specs::
3570k
DZ77SL-50K
gigabyte HD 6570oc
Value Series corsair 4gb 1600 mhz (could upgrade)
cooler master extreme 2 525 (will upgrade to corsair vs650)
gigabyte sumo alpha case

Firstly i like to mention because of my current location my options in hardware are limited
for e.g http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125413 will cost me $400+

i have a option of HD7970--gigabyte, club 3d royal ace, asus($25 more than the other two)Asus gives 3yrs limited warranty and club 3d gives gives 2yrs warranty + 3 games (reluctant towards club 3d, bcause never heard of it b4) AND asus GTX670-DC2OG-2GD5 Graphic Card(same price as asus 7970)

BUT I AM NOT SURE IF either will fit 10.5-11.1''(L) will fit on my mobo.( i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag19/mtzsoul/DZ77SL_1_zps6e39ff12.jpg), i cant get my hand on them to check it physically.

I am looking into this upgrade because i have have saved up to buy PS4($500+) but i am getting cold feet because of game prices again are $20+ than int. market at least and they rarely go down(shops want to recover there over head). While on pc steam and orign exist.

So should i go for the upgrade or PS4 (games i may be able to arrange for some what cheaper through play-asia or when i visit UK)

Thank you

P.S. 1080p is good enough for me and sorry in advance if my question was all over the place
 

cklaubur

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From looking at pictures of the motherboard that I could find on the Internet, it looks like any card could fit. The only concern I would have is clearance between the chipset heatsink and any heatsink on a video card.

Casey
 

mTz

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i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag19/mtzsoul/DZ77SL_1_zps6e39ff12.jpg

Heat sinks most likely wont touch, there is gap of may be of .3 or .2 inches b/w pcb and chipset heat sink. I am worried that the plastic covering around the fans of the card will touch the transistors(maybe its called something else) and the SATA ports will come in the way. my giga 6570 is little bit short of crossing heatsink on mobo. and its approx. 3inch shorter.