Graphics Card Measurement Standards?

[mrmonkeyshines]

Does anyone know if there is a standard for measuring video card lengths? Do they measure the overall length of the card from the absolute tip-to-tip including the edge of "L" on the bracket, or do they just measure from the inside of the bracket to the back of the board?

The card I'm looking at will either be a tight fit (if I can subtract out the length of the bracket from the stated length) or it won't fit at all (if they're not including the bracket length in the total).

Thanks!

 

[jerubedo]

Does anyone know if there is a standard for measuring video card lengths? Do they measure the overall length of the card from the absolute tip-to-tip including the edge of "L" on the bracket, or do they just measure from the inside of the bracket to the back of the board?

The card I'm looking at will either be a tight fit (if I can subtract out the length of the bracket from the stated length) or it won't fit at all (if they're not including the bracket length in the total).

Thanks!

To be honest I am not sure where they begin measurements from, but if it is going to be that close of a fit, I would look into getting a bigger case because a tight fit like that will more than likely cause air flow problems and may cause overheating in not only the card, but other components as well.

 

[mrmonkeyshines]

To be honest I am not sure where they begin measurements from, but if it is going to be that close of a fit, I would look into getting a bigger case because a tight fit like that will more than likely cause air flow problems and may cause overheating in not only the card, but other components as well.

A valid point, but my case is actually a LianLi with mesh sides/front and an extra 80mm fan on top (it's a desktop format case), and I'm looking at a 7850 which should run relatively cool...I've had no problems with a 5770, so I don't think it will be an issue.

 

[geekapproved]

Inside of the bracket to the end of the card/cooler. Remember most cards have the power connector on the end, so you may need to add for the plug.

 

[mrmonkeyshines]

Inside of the bracket to the end of the card/cooler. Remember most cards have the power connector on the end, so you may need to add for the plug.

Thanks, that's what I was afraid of.

 

[mrmonkeyshines]

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[Mousemonkey]

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