Will a 6950 fit in my machine?

[maximusmi2]

Hi,

I currently have a Sapphire 4870x2 but it's on it's last legs. I have a Thermaltake Armor+MX case and there is about 2 mm of space between the back of the card and the hard drive cage.

Is the Radeon 6950 any longer than the 4870x2 as if it is I will not be able to fit it in.

If so has anyone any other suggestions for a card to go for? I'm looking at a single card solution for now that I can xfire/sli later if needed.

I have a p5q pro board, q6600 @3.2 and an 850w psu.

Thanks

 

[tigrc]

They are the same length - 10.5 inches. You could also save up to a GTX 570 ($350) or HD 6970 ($370).

 

[maximusmi2]

Ok thanks,

I have found this GTX 570 for £211.48 inc tax (apporx $334)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-066-GI

Would you recommend this over the 6950?

Thanks

 

[tigrc]

Anyday!!! 570 FTW I will get it in January, when I will build my Sandy Bridge rig Good luck with your purchase!

 

[maximusmi2]

My bad on the link!! Searched for GTX 570 and assumed the results were for 570's. The link I put was for a 470!

 

[tigrc]

Oh yeah If you can't get the 570, then get the 6950

 

[megamanx00]

I say go with the 6950.

 

[maximusmi2]

Yeah, I think the 6950 will do nicely for now. I can add another for xfire later and they apparently scale very well, up to 99% in some cases!

Thanks all

 

[tigrc]

Yup, that's the way to go Good luck with your purchase!

 

[maximusmi2]

Just pulled the trigger on a HIS 6950. I have seen that there isn't much difference between makes on the first realease moodles and it was £30 cheaper than the Sapphire. Is that correct?

Thanks

 

[tigrc]

Yes, it is correct

 

[maximusmi2]

Great, thanks

 

[tigrc]

No problem at all

 

[maximusmi2]

It fitted with nothing to spare, in fact it just touches the hd cage. I had to remove the cage to install, didn't think the cage would fit back in without modding but just slid past!

 

[tigrc]

I'm glad it did fit!