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[Solved] Will a 5850 video card fit into mid size tower

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DOUG_09   11-04-2009 at 03:57:13 AM

SPECS STATE THE 5870 VIDEO CARD IS 9 INCHES. WHAT ABOUT THE POWER CONNECTORS ON THE END.

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DOUG_09 wrote :

SPECS STATE THE 5870 VIDEO CARD IS 9 INCHES. WHAT ABOUT THE POWER CONNECTORS ON THE END.

 

No current 5870 is 9 inches long. Check your facts or you'll find yourself buying a new case. I think you're talking about the 5850... and if that is the case, then yes... those 2 power connectors are on the end. For me those two cables just extended into my drive cage... nothing major. A 5850 should fit in MOST any mid-size case... the 5870? Some mids will accommodate it, but a lot won't. My CoolerMaster Scout would not have held a 5870 without some "modifications" I opted for the 5850... that was plenty for my needs.

 

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r_manic   11-04-2009 at 04:29:10 AM

Please don't use all caps. IT'S LIKE YOU'RE SHOUTING AT ME!

Now on to your question: Yes. I'm currently testing a GTX 285, which is similar in size, and it fits into a mid-tower

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Bronze Graphics badge TheViper   11-04-2009 at 05:10:34 AM

The power connectors are on the top edge of the board, not at the end so they don't protrude out extending the cards overall length.

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rodney_ws   11-04-2009 at 05:34:53 AM
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DOUG_09 wrote :

SPECS STATE THE 5870 VIDEO CARD IS 9 INCHES. WHAT ABOUT THE POWER CONNECTORS ON THE END.

 

No current 5870 is 9 inches long. Check your facts or you'll find yourself buying a new case. I think you're talking about the 5850... and if that is the case, then yes... those 2 power connectors are on the end. For me those two cables just extended into my drive cage... nothing major. A 5850 should fit in MOST any mid-size case... the 5870? Some mids will accommodate it, but a lot won't. My CoolerMaster Scout would not have held a 5870 without some "modifications" I opted for the 5850... that was plenty for my needs.

 

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Bronze Graphics badge jaguarskx   11-04-2009 at 06:12:25 AM

The 5850 can fit a mid size case, however dimensions for mid size cases varies and the power connections on the HD 5850 is at the end, not the top, of the video card.

I currently have a HD 5850 in a Coolmaster Centurion mid size ATX case. Can't remember the exact model number.

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DOUG_09   11-04-2009 at 07:18:32 AM

rodney_ws wrote :

No current 5870 is 9 inches long. Check your facts or you'll find yourself buying a new case. I think you're talking about the 5850... and if that is the case, then yes... those 2 power connectors are on the end. For me those two cables just extended into my drive cage... nothing major. A 5850 should fit in MOST any mid-size case... the 5870? Some mids will accommodate it, but a lot won't. My CoolerMaster Scout would not have held a 5870 without some "modifications" I opted for the 5850... that was plenty for my needs.

You've been warned.




thanks, I was talking about 5850 and you answered my question

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rodney_ws   11-04-2009 at 07:45:22 PM

If you list your specific case, someone could confirm that it'll fit. The 5850 really is a sweet card if you can find one... and although I haven't pushed mine, all indications are that they overclock easily (if that's what you're into)

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Bronze Graphics badge jay2tall   11-04-2009 at 09:42:41 PM

If a 5870 fits in my mid-size case, a 5850 will fit in yours. The 5850 is the same size as a 4850/4870/4890. If that helps.

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DOUG_09   11-04-2009 at 10:35:37 PM

jay2tall wrote :

If a 5870 fits in my mid-size case, a 5850 will fit in yours. The 5850 is the same size as a 4850/4870/4890. If that helps.


Thanks, I currently have 2-4850s in cossfire and want to upgrade. The 5870 with power connecter would hit the hard drive bay. I think I will put two 5850 or 5770 in there.

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DOUG_09   11-04-2009 at 10:38:46 PM

rodney_ws wrote :

If you list your specific case, someone could confirm that it'll fit. The 5850 really is a sweet card if you can find one... and although I haven't pushed mine, all indications are that they overclock easily (if that's what you're into)


I now have 2 4850 cards and want to upgrade to one single card or 2 cards in crossfire. The 4870 would hit my hard drive bay and I dont thing that is good. I have the velocity micro case.

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rodney_ws   11-05-2009 at 02:56:14 AM

This one?

http://www.amazon.com/Velocity-Mic [...] B00292BQSM

Holy crap why is that case so expensive? My CoolerMaster Scout with 3 fans was $89 shipped.

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Bronze Graphics badge TheViper   11-05-2009 at 03:07:59 AM

rodney_ws wrote :

This one?

http://www.amazon.com/Velocity-Mic [...] B00292BQSM

Holy crap why is that case so expensive? My CoolerMaster Scout with 3 fans was $89 shipped.


Either the pictures are all flipped or they have the motherboard mount on the left interior side instead of the standard right side.

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DOUG_09   11-05-2009 at 05:08:42 AM

rodney_ws wrote :

This one?

http://www.amazon.com/Velocity-Mic [...] B00292BQSM

Holy crap why is that case so expensive? My CoolerMaster Scout with 3 fans was $89 shipped.


Thats the one, bought the system on amazon.

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