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New Graphics Card Fitting Issue

Discussion in 'Graphics - GPU' started by JimmyPlox, Sep 11, 2012.

  1. JimmyPlox

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    So i own an Acer Aspire X3400 desktop SLIM MODEL, and i ordered an HIS Radeon HD 6670 1GB (128bit) GDDR5 HDMI DVI-D (HDCP) VGA PCI Express X16 2.1 Low Profile Graphics Cards H667FN1G. This is what the inside looks like: (http://tinyurl.com/9y5ovc7) and this is the graphics card i ordered: (http://www.amazon.com/HIS-Express-Profile-Graphics-H667FN1G/dp/B0062HIQLU) I want to know if it will fit in my make and model, i measured the length and that fits, but im not sure what the height is so im doing nuts :s Ill appreciate ANY feed back.
     
    JimmyPlox, Sep 11, 2012
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  3. allheart55 (Cindy E)

    allheart55 (Cindy E) Administrator Administrator

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    Hello JimmyPlox and Welcome to CHF.

    Are you planning on replacing the power supply? This particular video card requires a minimum of a 400 watt PSU.
    The Aspire X3400 comes with a standard 220 watt power supply. As for the fit, it doesn't look as if there is enough
    space (height or width) in the slimline case.
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Sep 11, 2012
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  4. JimmyPlox

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    I'm planning on it next, yes. I understand that i need a 400 watt PSU, im ordering it next. I just need to know if i can manage to fix it into the case.
     
    JimmyPlox, Sep 11, 2012
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  5. JimmyPlox

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    **Fit the graphics card into the case, that it.
     
    JimmyPlox, Sep 11, 2012
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  6. allheart55 (Cindy E)

    allheart55 (Cindy E) Administrator Administrator

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    It really doesn't look like you have enough space. The slimline case is really compact.
    It's not really setup to upgrade or customize anything.
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Sep 11, 2012
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  7. JimmyPlox

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    Would there possibly be any way that i can modify the roof of the case so i can fit it? And i've seen a couple videos, and actually a friend upgrade his acer slim model. Im just not sure about this particular card.
     
    JimmyPlox, Sep 11, 2012
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    Some of the compact PC cases do come with Daughter boards that allow you to add full size cards, looking at the case picture it isnt clear whether this has the ability for it though, as the card looks like it would clash with the CPU fan.
    These cases really are not designed for upgrades other than CPU and RAM

    If I were you and wanting to upgrade the GPU, but another case and add the MOBO and associated parts to that
     
    Dalo Harkin, Sep 12, 2012
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  9. JimmyPlox

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    I have little to no experience removing the MOBO, or anything else with that matter. I've only ever removed my HDD to replace it. Would you reccomend be bringing it to a shop to get it replaced into a bigger case?
     
    JimmyPlox, Sep 12, 2012
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    If you are not confident doing this then it would make sense.
    Phone 2 or 3 places and ask for a quote.
    You are better going to a small, local tech than a large concern like PC World.

    The process is not that difficult - but you do need to be confident in your ability to do it.
     
    KenB, Sep 13, 2012
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