GTX 690 Won't fit
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I recently upgraded my GPU hardware to a GTX 690 (yay!). The GPU works fine, but it does not fit well into my mid-tower case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811235027
Actually, what I meant by 'fits' is that the mounting brackets do not align with the holes on the case. As such I am only able to use my rig properly when it is laid sideways on the ground. i.e. the right side of the case (see picture) is on the ground. If my case is standing, then my GPU will not be properly set unto the pic-e slot since there's nothing holding the GPU from falling.
Question 1: Will leaving my pc rig in that position have a negative effect on airflow?
Question 2: How do I fix this?
Will post pictures soon...
Thanks
Actually, what I meant by 'fits' is that the mounting brackets do not align with the holes on the case. As such I am only able to use my rig properly when it is laid sideways on the ground. i.e. the right side of the case (see picture) is on the ground. If my case is standing, then my GPU will not be properly set unto the pic-e slot since there's nothing holding the GPU from falling.
Question 1: Will leaving my pc rig in that position have a negative effect on airflow?
Question 2: How do I fix this?
Will post pictures soon...
Thanks
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It seems that there is a manufacturing flaw in the case, or your motherboard is not lined up properly. I would see where and if there are flexes in the case anywhere, and if you can't fix them RMA it. As for airflow I could see it having some negative effects as the hot air would stay at the now top side of the case a little more (but the mesh would radiate it) but I can't see it being more than a 3 or 4 degree difference at most.
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That's a nice card you got there. I am guessing you are saying that the screws on the pci slots and the graphics card do not line up? Laying the pc on it's side is not ideal for airflow transfer. Post a picture so we can see how far off it is. I'm sure you could modify the case so it fits properly.
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Sorry for taking too long to respond.
Here are pictures of the annoying pc case and graphics cards:
http://s8.postimage.org/d4zh5zen5/IMG_20121117_202523.jpg
http://s8.postimage.org/fenlgqnkx/IMG_20121117_202627.jpg
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AZZA Genesis 9000, behemoth case that will fit anything and everything. Also, excellent reviews.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811517020 -
ok lets Summarize the best cases on your budget at the market to you here :
♦ Full Tower cases :
- CM Storm Series Trooper http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119245
- Thermaltake Chaser MK-I http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133191
- COOLER MASTER HAF 932 Advanced http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160
- COOLER MASTER HAF X http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119225
- NZXT Phantom PHAN-001WT (not 410) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146067
- Rosewill THOR V2 Gaming http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147053
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♦ MID TOWER CASES :
- Corsair Carbide Series 500R http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139009
- COOLER MASTER HAF 922 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197
- Antec Lanboy air http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129092
- COOLER MASTER HAF XM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119257
- Thermaltake Level 10 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133198
- Corsair Graphite Series 600T http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139007
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♦ Silent Cases :
- Fractal Design Define XL Full Tower http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352018
- Fractal Design Define R4 Mid tower http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352025
- NZXT H2 H2-001-BK Mid Tower http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146072
each of one of us has his own taste , all these cases are quality cases just choose what suits with you.
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