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Question

Know any good "Skinny" GPUs?

Oct 30, 2014 4:21AM PDT

Okay, so I'm going to upgrade my GPU in the near future, and opening up my case, I was reminded of an interesting issue that I have: I have a Micro-ATX mobo and case, and I have a sound card directly below my GPU.

My current GPU, 33mm. thick according to the manufacturer, only has about .25in. (6.35mm.) between it and the sound card. I only have one PCIe slot for the GPU and one PCI slot for the sound card, and the sound card is a necessity.

What is the best GPU I can get that can fit in that narrow space?

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I'd skip the sound card. Here's why.
Oct 30, 2014 4:25AM PDT
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Might check USB External Sound Cards if you
Oct 31, 2014 11:21AM PDT
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shouldn't matter
Nov 3, 2014 5:28AM PST

because the GPU will build out to the other side instead of the PCI side.

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(NT) So how did it turn out ?
Nov 11, 2014 11:55AM PST