Case for full size PCI card

PrefectD · 10 Jun 2011 at 19:19

Hi all,

I have a full size PCI card that we use for hardware acceleration at work and need a new case to put it in.

It seems that most all manufacturers place the HD bays at the front of the cases these days, which without taking a hacksaw to the case sort of limits their usage. Had thought of going for a case with a removable HD tray down at the bottom, but given the lenght of the card am slightly worried about not having any support at the far end. Does anyone know of any cases out there that will still accept a full length PCI card?

Thanks.

Surveyor · 10 Jun 2011 at 21:25

How long is a full size PCI card?

PrefectD · 10 Jun 2011 at 21:41

312mm (12 1/4 in) by the standard; I don't have a tape measure handy, but that size seems about right.

Surveyor · 10 Jun 2011 at 22:23

Something like the Cooler Master Elite 430 should work.

Elite 430 Black

You can fit a HD 5970 in and they're over 12" in length.

PrefectD · 10 Jun 2011 at 22:37

nice, I hadn't realised some of those cases were so long; I assumed anything with a hd bay in that location would be too short.

Let's see, that case is 490mm. Any other suggestions for cases around that size?

jellybeard999 · 10 Jun 2011 at 22:50

Any budget or other requirements? If it's for work, does it need to go in a rack or on a desk?

23JMZ07 · 11 Jun 2011 at 03:51

Most full tower cases can take 12 inch cards

oliver2601 · 11 Jun 2011 at 05:49

23JMZ07 said:
Most full tower cases can take 12 inch cards

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PrefectD · 11 Jun 2011 at 11:34

Ha!

As for requirements, size/looks aren't overly important; will probably be stuck under a desk somewhere.

Would say cost is probably the biggest factor, don't have a set price, but wouldn't want to pay too much if I didn't have to.

Kouba · 11 Jun 2011 at 14:06

Fractal XL mate, you can fit an elephant in there (When you remove the HDD bay ofcourse) and even after removal of the HDD bay, there is an extra HDD bay at the bottom chamber.

lrlcr · 11 Jun 2011 at 21:16

The haf-x will certainly take it and comes with a support brace for long cards.

Reaper 392 · 11 Jun 2011 at 23:57

elite 430 will be perfect for your needs. it can fit cards up to 315mm (12.4 inch) with the HDD cage in place, and up to 433mm (17 inch) with the HDD cage removed. there are still 2 HDD bays with the cage removed

source: http://www.coolermaster.com/upload/download/579/files/Elite 430 Black-20100618.pdf

PrefectD · 13 Jun 2011 at 18:59

Thanks for all the suggestions; some of those looked sweet, but in the end couldn't justify the expense. Looking forward to delivery of my coolmaster elite.

Cheers!