Upgrading from GTX260 concerned about size!

[DeviousAlpha]

Was thinking of picking up the GTX580 shown here: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-141-GW

However I have one of the older Antecs and right now its pretty darn tight with just a 260 in there. Does anyone know how the size compares between the two cards? They look similar (huge) but I couldn't seem to find the measurements anywhere.

And help would be much appreciated, or if you think you can recommend a better card around the same price where size wouldn't be a concern that'd be appreciated too.

Many thanks in advance.

 

[Cleeecooo]

Welcome to the forums!

IIRC, the 580 is 11" long.
If you haven't got an answer by the morning, I'll measure mine for you (my graphics card obviously!)

 

[DeviousAlpha]

Thanks a bunch, I'll check back in the morning and measure the 260 then too.

 

[winds0r]

I have one of these, and it's a very tight squeeze...

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-249-AS&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1812

 

[DeviousAlpha]

Thats what I'm concerned about. It's already very packed in the case, and right now I don't have the moolah to upgrade both case and card, and if the card will fit then everything is rosy. Just gonna wait on that measurement

 

[maj]

http://uk.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-580/specifications 580 specs as a rough guide.

 

[Surveyor]

Looking at the images of the Gainward, and doing a bit of scaling up, it looks more like 300mm in length.

Unless the images deceive.