Case for long graphics card

Silver2495 · 27 Dec 2008 at 12:28

I bought a BFG Nvidia 260 GTX 896MB OCX graphics card just before Christmas and then discovered it was about half an inch too long to fit into my Gigabyte case! So, does anyone out there have a list of cases (or know where to find one) with recommendations? The card is about 11 inches long. The only manufacturer I can find who list this on their site is Thermaltake, but I'd like more options if possible.

Thanks in advance!

avrc · 27 Dec 2008 at 12:32

Antec claim the Skeleton will take 11" graphics cards. I've just whipped a tape measure out and it does appear that 11" will fit. Case might not be to your tastes though.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-106-AN
http://www.antec.com/uk/productDetails.php?ProdID=15125

Chimerical · 27 Dec 2008 at 12:38

What's your budget?

An Antec 1200 will definitely fit it.

Pretty much all ATX mid-tower cases on OcUK will.

Loque · 27 Dec 2008 at 12:38

lol, i can't believe someone just recommended the Skeleton....

Seriously though, Most Antec and Lian Li cases should fit a card that long. My PC7 could fit a card that long easily.

Silver2495 · 27 Dec 2008 at 12:40

Budget's not really an issue for the right case, although I'm thinking in the ball park of £100-150 max.

avrc · 27 Dec 2008 at 12:41

Loque said:
lol, i can't believe someone just recommended the Skeleton....

Seriously though, Most Antec and Lian Li cases should fit a card that long. My PC7 could fit a card that long easily.

Nothing wrong with the Skeleton, it works perfectly well.

Chimerical · 27 Dec 2008 at 12:44

Silver2495 said:
Budget's not really an issue for the right case, although I'm thinking in the ball park of £100-150 max.

Lian Li A17

Antec 300

Antec 1200

Silverstone Fortress FT01

Hiper Osiris

Coolermaster HAF 932

Akasa Omega

Coolermaster Cosmos RC-1000

EsaT · 27 Dec 2008 at 12:45

Any case with support for E-ATX motherboard.

From that budget Lian Li A70 and 71 (later with door) have pretty much most device bays and space for components without anything blocking access to something else.

Silver2495 · 27 Dec 2008 at 13:25

Thanks for the help.

I've done some reading and taken the plunge on the Coolermaster HAF 932 which, with any luck, will be delivered on Tuesday morning...

...especially since the PC is currently running with it's insides hanging out just so I can use the card!

Chimerical · 27 Dec 2008 at 13:28

Silver2495 said:
Thanks for the help.

I've done some reading and taken the plunge on the Coolermaster HAF 932 which, with any luck, will be delivered on Tuesday morning...

...especially since the PC is currently running with it's insides hanging out just so I can use the card!

Quality.

Pictures when built please.

Silver2495 · 27 Dec 2008 at 14:11

Chimerical said:
Quality.

Pictures when built please.

Not the current "not-exactly-as-the-manufacturer-intended-one" then?

Nodiggidy123 · 27 Dec 2008 at 14:15

i had a case very simular and managed to fit a 280gtx in there. u just got to put in diaganal and then turn horizontal if it is the one i had.

PwnDirect · 27 Dec 2008 at 14:16

jigsaw solves all case problems!

Chimerical · 27 Dec 2008 at 14:19

Nodiggidy123 said:
i had a case very simular and managed to fit a 280gtx in there. u just got to put in diaganal and then turn horizontal if it is the one i had.

Yeah, but his HAF will be better.

Just sell the Gigabyte.

Silver2495 said:
Not the current "not-exactly-as-the-manufacturer-intended-one" then?

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/9448/5005tm4.jpg[IMG][/QUOTE]

Erm....

What a lovely 'build' you have there. ;)