Upgraded to Palit GTX980ti Super Jetstream - Space Issue

findjammer

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Hi All,

I didn't give this much thought before purchasing as I have a huge case and never had a space issue before. The EVGA GTX580 Classified I'm upgrading from isn't small but ... it isn't a 2.5 slot card either.

The Palit GTX980ti is a 2.5 slot cooler and it turns out that this is just about nudging onto two SATA driver cables that sit alongside the PCIe and PCI slots on the Mobo (ASUS P6T Deluxe v2).

The fans hardly ever spin up but when they have there is a very faint tapping as the front fan on the 980ti contacts these connectors/cables. I've unplugged the connectors and shaved off some excess plastic but it's not a complete solution by any stretch. I've also ensure that the 980 mounting screws are as high as possible in order to pull it up as much as possible.

I'm wondering what my options are? Are there any super shallow/small connectors/flexible SATA cables I can get?

Any other ideas would be really appreciated.

J
 

Ra_V_en

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Maybe L-shaped cable:

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I'm not sure it will be enough tho measuring still recommended.
 

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I've already got some of those and since there are two ports, both used and their orientation to each other this would only work for one of them but I did consider this. I'm wondering if there is some way of extending the PCIe slot away from the mobo a bit?
 

Ra_V_en

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Sure you can but finding one might not be so easy:
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Yeah that requires some DIY... especially considering GPU should be fastened quite well to the case somehow.

My idea would be some kind of U/C shaped beam or manually bent plate and double screwing or using very long screws, like this one:

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