Will my GPU fit my Case - drive cages

folodarolo · Sep 11, 2014

Hi I have purchased a Sapphire Tri-x OC for my first build - http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/product/?cid=1&gid=3&sgid=1227&lid=1&pid=2072

I am looking at the NZXT Source 530 ( http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caso530m1 ) which can give me 444m of space without drive cages but only 282mm with them which is obviously too small. I have an SSD (Samsung EVO 250gb) and a HDD (WD 1tb Cavier blue)

What I'm wondering is, is there any way to take out the other modular drive cages not being used and leave enough space for my GPU to fit or is this recommended/possible?

lp231 · Sep 11, 2014

The middle HDD cage module can be remove allowing you to install graphic cards with a length of up to 444mm.
There is a 2nd HDD cage module on the bottom that can be used to install a SSD and HDD
http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/137-source-530-full-tower-computer-case.html#

Gazabi · Sep 11, 2014

I'm pretty sure that If you can remove the top cage and leave the bottom two in. This will leave enough space for the card if it is in the top pcie slots.

prit87 · Sep 11, 2014

Yes the card will fit just you have to remove the extra HDD drivers just unscrew them from the back or just look into a different case like this of the same brand like ....
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-cap630wg1
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caph630w1
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-phan001rd
if you dont want to remove the driver cages.

folodarolo · Sep 11, 2014

Cheers fellas

folodarolo · Sep 12, 2014

I know this is off topic but could you guys give me some advice on what type of case fans I should put in my build (if I decide to go for the case I mentioned). Here is a quick 3 minute video from NZXT about the case and showing the fans positions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtBMljG0lRc

My thoughts so far:
Front - Two 120mm intake fans
Bottom - Two 120mm intake fans
Rear - One 140mm exhaust fan
Top - Two 140mm exhaust fans
Any thoughts/suggestions?

What fan should I buy for the rotating fan that is in the case and will this interfere with my GPU?

Here is my build: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/pQYQwP
Do I need a fan controller or can my case & mobo control and do most of what the fan controller does?

I would appreciate any advice, thanks.

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