will a geforce 9800 Gx2 fit into a mini tower?

[rzzza]

please say yes, please say yes, please say yes....

 

[Silverion77]

i doubt it

it comes to about an inch in my Antec 1200 = full tower...
Measure the length
I think the GX2 is about 10.5 inches

 

[rzzza]

ah crap i bought an antec 300

 

[Silverion77]

hmmm it might fit....hold on

***EDIT: did some research reviewer on newegg said that his HD 4870 fit (with inches to spare) and the GX2 is one inch longer....but who knows if its actually inches

 

[rzzza]

hmm, so the bottom line is we dont know if it'll fit. it might or it might not...no matter what it'll be a tight squeeze.

can you recommend a nice cheap full tower case then? this mini cost $40 so something along that price range would be great. I dont need any fancy lights on my case or anything

 

[Silverion77]

$40 for a full tower..?!?!?!

not gonna happen dude
Midtowers like:
Antec 900 or Coolermaster RC 690 will fit it but w/ mir those are like 70+

 

[rzzza]

hmm i see...well i'll wait till the gx2 comes and I'll see if itll fit and run without problems in the antec 300 mini tower



now im sad

 

[toosober]

I would never use a minitower with the 9800GX2 or any other highend card. Minitowers rarely if ever move enough air, the highend cards need good circulation, they generate a huge amount of heat.

 

[pinaplex]

^agreed that GX2 will turn your minitower into a small oven....

 

[rzzza]

please quit trying to scare me

this antec 300 may be small but it has more fans and ventilation than ive ever seen on a tower.

besides, i dont plan to game at anything higher than 1600x1200 resolution

 

[dagger]

9800gx2's reference cooler draw air from inside the case and vent hot air outside through the back, so no, it won't heat up the case.

As for $40 for full tower, it doesn't exist. But there are plenty of midtowers for $40 or less.

 

[dieseldre2k]

hmm i see...well i'll wait till the gx2 comes and I'll see if itll fit and run without problems in the antec 300 mini tower

antec 300 is a mid tower, not mini tower. and it moves plenty of air

 

[rzzza]

it says mini tower right on the box

its a mini tower

 

[dieseldre2k]

ah ok, then i guess newegg has it listed incorrectly then

 

[runswindows95]

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=15300

The case is only 18" deep, so I have to say highly doubtful.

 

[dagger]

Try googling the case model and 9800gtx, then see if other people get it to fit.

You wanted 9800gx2, but it's not a common card, so you're not likley to get many hits. Since 9800gtx is exactly the same length as 9800gx2, google it instead.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.aspx?ISList=14-130-338-S01%2c14-130-338-S02%2c14-130-338-S03%2c14-130-338-S04%2c14-130-338-S05%2c14-130-338-S06&S7ImageFlag=1&Item=N82E16814130338&Depa=0&WaterMark=1&Description=EVGA%2001G-P3-N891-AR%20GeForce%209800%20GX2%201GB%20(512MB%20per%20GPU)%20512-bit%20(256-bit%20per%20GPU)%20GDDR3%20PCI%20Express%202.0%20x16%20HDCP%20Ready%20SLI%20Supported%20Video%20Card%20-%20Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.aspx?Image=14-130-339-03.jpg%2c14-130-339-04.jpg%2c14-130-339-05.jpg%2c14-130-339-06.jpg%2c14-130-339-07.jpg%2c14-130-339-08.jpg%2c14-130-339-09.jpg%2c14-130-339-02.jpg&CurImage=14-130-339-03.jpg&WaterMark=1&Item=N82E16814130339&Description=EVGA%20512-P3-N871-AR%20GeForce%209800%20GTX(G92)%20512MB%20256-bit%20GDDR3%20PCI%20Express%202.0%20x16%20HDCP%20Ready%20SLI%20Supported%20Video%20Card%20-%20Retail

 

[rzzza]

its ok guys, thanks, i will go to a store tomorrow and buy a full tower case and give the antec 300 to my mom

 

[fleakiller]

i didn't read replys but if you go online find length of card and measure you will find out

 

[runswindows95]

Figure the 9800GX2 is 11". The few sites I've seen that list dimensions have it at 10.5". Then, figure 6" for your hard drives alone. It will be a really tight fit. if it even fits.

 

[megame255]

I have an Antec 300 case with an 8800GT which measures about 9" and it's a bit snug with not very much space to spare. It might be possible with a well organized case but I might look for a different card or case. Otherwise, the 300 seems to be a great case for the money and it is definitely a mid-tower despite what it says on the retail box.

 

[rzzza]

I'm going to a tigerdirect store tomorrow, not sure what they have there, but guys can you recommend me some good quality, yet affordable full tower cases to look for there?

should i just stick to the antecs?

 

[Silverion77]

the Antec 1200 is easily $150+ dollars, but its a hell of a case. Imo its a Antec 900 thats bigger and has better cooling. (but some ppl dont like the look)

 

[dagger]

This midtower has good airflow, is known to fit 9800gx2, for much cheaper.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077

Or this full tower for airflow:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160

 

[rzzza]

this is what i ended up ordering:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146029

good choice?