Connecting new graphics card and need help with some problems

Rylankk

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Hi! I have a few questions that I really need answered. First of all I just got this new graphics card (GTX 960) and I'm trying to put it in. So the first problem I have is that my pci express is pretty low to the motherboard (I think that's what it's called) and a certain part of the card is too long and the bottom of it rests on the motherboard and has it sit just above where I need to plug it in at. Could I maybe somehow shave down that long part to be able to place the card all the way down? Im probably explaining this terribly.

http://m.imgur.com/fXNdszY

Another question I had is while the card is sitting down there the DVI port is blocked by this part of the back of the computer. Is there an easy way to remove this blocking spot so the dvi could be exposed?

http://m.imgur.com/lnjtbHX

Thank you for the help!
 
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Just pop that metal piece on the cause out with a screw driver or something. Those are meant to be taken out to make room for expansion cards. Your Gpu should then be able to be inserted properly.

rujoesmith

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Just pop that metal piece on the cause out with a screw driver or something. Those are meant to be taken out to make room for expansion cards. Your Gpu should then be able to be inserted properly.
 
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