dual-width graphics card

meckstroth14 · Oct 3, 2015

I want to change my graphics card from a gt720 to a gtx 750ti. (very excited about this upgrade) It is arriving Monday and I want to be fully prepared to install it asap. I've already removed my old card and put it back in just to make sure it wasn't going to be too hard. The only problem I see is removing the second panel. Here is a photo of the outside of my case http://i.imgur.com/2pwTTdp.jpg

As you can see only the first and third panels are able to be moved. I need the first and second panel free for this graphics card though. Is there anything I can do or should I just cut that panel off?

ChumP · Oct 3, 2015

There's a screw one screw above. Remove that and you should be able to remove the cover for the second slot.

EDIT : After removing the screw, push this up : http://imgur.com/eX8FwiA - then remove the cover for the slot.

meckstroth14 · Oct 3, 2015

ChumP :

I've done that. It seems the second slot doesn't move at all. I put my computer back together before taking that picture, but I assure you I did take that screw off because I had to to remove my old card anyways. The third slot comes out super easy but the second and fourth slots don't move at all. This is the card btw: http://i.imgur.com/EydYORn.jpg Since there is nothing sticking out on the second slot could I just leave the panel in? I know there won't be as much space for heat to escape though :/

ChumP · Oct 3, 2015

No you won't be able, that graphics card requires 2 available slots.
*Look at the picture I uploaded above.

makkem · Oct 3, 2015

Hi
I've seen cases like that.
Those slot covers are punched through the chassis and are retained with little pieces of metal that have not been punched through (It's a bit difficult to explain).
What you are meant to do is push them out by breaking those little nubs of metal.If they are resistant then a thin bladed screwdriver can be used to break them.
If you look carefully you can see the little pieces of metal that are retaining the cover.

meckstroth14 · Oct 3, 2015

makkem :

I see. Thank you!

EDIT: With a little force and a screwdriver, I managed to get it off. I'm now ready for my new graphics card! http://i.imgur.com/T3x586v.jpg

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