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Will Graphics Cards get bigger than the gtx 295?!

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antikaratekid   08-15-2009 at 05:06:55 AM

I'm looking to get a mid tower that can hold up to 290 mm (about 11.4 inch) graphics cards but am afraid that the next gen will get longer than that. Are my fears reasonable? I would think that making cards that only full tower users can carry would be a stupid business move. The gtx 295 is 10.5 inches and many cases can barely hold it.

Your thoughts? Are my fears well founded?


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baddad   08-15-2009 at 05:28:49 AM

I think 10.5 is as long as they are going to get.

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frozenlead   08-15-2009 at 08:30:54 AM

Because cases are only so big. Card manufacturers know that. They won't create a card that doesn't fit in 50% of cases.

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HundredIslandsBoy   08-15-2009 at 09:35:50 AM

Get a case with a removeable or adjustable storage tray on the bottom half in case you are worried about fitting in a monster graphic card.

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freezed1   08-15-2009 at 10:33:13 AM

i dont know abt that.....but if that happens i will buy a mac......bigger cards = more heat = more power = more agony.

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frozenlead   08-15-2009 at 05:09:33 PM

Buying a mac is an alternative to having a good computer?

Somehow the logic escapes me.

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freezed1   08-15-2009 at 05:37:49 PM

frozenlead wrote :

Buying a mac is an alternative to having a good computer?

Somehow the logic escapes me.




lol its my last resort. No more upgrades with a mac, no more nice video cards :pt1cable:

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mousemonkey   08-15-2009 at 05:40:48 PM

freezed1 wrote :

lol its my last resort. No more upgrades with a mac, no more nice video cards :pt1cable:


I'd rather eat my own genitalia.

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uncfan_2563   08-15-2009 at 05:53:23 PM

<< while thats nasty mousemonkey, i have to agree

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soundefx   08-16-2009 at 04:12:18 AM

Ati and Nvidia already have each other battling for each others market share. They can't afford to lessen their own market share by making cards that only fit in certain cases.

The high end card buyers will most likely have a mid to full size case, therefore the card manufactures will/should make their cards fit.

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