I need help!! Pcpartpicker says that my gpu is almost to the cases gpu limit(Size) and it might block off some drive bays.

Stefen_101100 · Oct 8, 2015

It says that the gpu might be too big and block off drive bay.
I only need 1 for my internal hard drive, should i be worried? Should i change my case?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VTRYjX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VTRYjX/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($189.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Thermaltake 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($28.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $663.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-08 19:26 EDT-0400

bliq · Oct 8, 2015

that's weird, the GTX960 isn't that big of a card and that NZXT 410 seems to have a lot of room. in any case, the drive bays face to the side so no, I don't think you have anything to worry about.

Stefen_101100 · Oct 8, 2015

bliq :

Okay Thanks

turkey3_scratch · Oct 8, 2015

You will have to remove hard drive bays to fit that card. The card is 267mm, and the case supports card up to 230mm long without removing drive bays. With drive bays out, it supports cards up to 280mm.

Zerk2012 · Oct 8, 2015

Stefen_101100 :

It will fit just fine with the drive cage installed.
VGA Card 305mm (w/o fan), 280mm (installed), 230mm (full pivot)
https://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/95-phantom-410-mid-tower-case.html
You should get a lower priced motherboard a H97 their no reason to buy a Z97 when you can't overclock the processor, your also minning a hard drive.

bliq · Oct 8, 2015

yeah I guess that's true. but then again, you only need one bay so you're good. the pictures looked like there was more room. I wonder if that 230mm clearance is with the optional fan bracket in place.

turkey3_scratch · Oct 8, 2015

Oops, I think the full pivot thing confused me. What is the difference in full pivot and installed?

Zerk2012 · Oct 8, 2015

bliq :

Only facts with the drive cage installed.. removing the drive cage you can add about 4 inches to the below..
VGA Card 305mm (w/o fan), 280mm (installed), 230mm (full pivot)
https://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/95-phantom-410-mid-...

Stefen_101100 · Oct 8, 2015

turkey3_scratch :

so what if i do remove my drive cages (Just in case)
How will i have my internal hard drive??

turkey3_scratch · Oct 8, 2015

Stefen_101100 :

I might be incorrect about that after all according to Zerk.

Stefen_101100 · Oct 8, 2015

Zerk2012 :

so what if i do remove my drive cages (Just in case)
How will i have my internal hard drive??

turkey3_scratch · Oct 8, 2015

You usually don't remove them all, only a couple, but I don't even think you will have to.

Zerk2012 · Oct 8, 2015

Their no need to remove anything, and it has a center and bottom drive cage.
But with that card their nothing to do but install the card.

Stefen_101100 · Oct 8, 2015

Ok thanks guys So im just fine, might have little room to move around but it's ok

Thank you guys so much...
So everything is compatible and works with each other? (i have my own hard drive 1tb)

Stefen_101100 · Oct 8, 2015

Ok thanks guys So im just fine, might have little room to move around but it's ok

Thank you guys so much...
So everything is compatible and works with each other? (i have my own hard drive 1tb)

Zerk2012 · Oct 8, 2015

Here watch the video........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTY4fD6cHss
Your going to need to reformat that hard drive and reinstall the operating system, meaning you will probably also need to buy a new operating system.

turkey3_scratch · Oct 8, 2015

@Zerk: what does the 230mm full pivot mean?

Zerk2012 · Oct 8, 2015

turkey3_scratch :

It has a fan mount on the motherboard side of the case on the middle cage, you can tilt the fan on it's mount up toward the CPU.
Look at the 5.30 mark. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTY4fD6cHss

I need help!! Pcpartpicker says that my gpu is almost to the cases gpu limit(Size) and it might block off some drive bays.

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