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my new graphic card is too small for my pc

Aug 11, 2011 8:12AM PDT

my new graphic card should fit in the agp 4x slot even though its agp8x i heard its compatible but the metal bracket that surrounds the dvi/ s video plug is too small i think my new one has a low profile bracket and my current one has a full height bracket but i cant switch the brackets because my current graphic card uses one vga connecter while the new one uses a dvi and s video connector i have a converter for that but the bracket is still an issue. i was thinking maybe i should remove the low profile bracket of of the new graphic card and use aluminum foil so the graphic card wont be hanging out and leave a hole for dust to enter into will that work? or is there anything else other than buying a new graphic card that i can do.

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While the foil is one idea.
Aug 11, 2011 9:30AM PDT

I think the risk of a piece causing a short is so high that I'd make one of plastic. As to dust, no PC I know is dust proof so that's an odd thought.
Bob

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Aug 12, 2011 5:18AM PDT

So is using plastic better than using aluminum foil because i thought that plastic would melt but if its plastic i should use than i can find some easy to cut plastic around maybe a binder or something like that.

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If plastics are melting.
Aug 12, 2011 6:01AM PDT

That means we are well past the danger zone of the chips frying.

That's hot!

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Aug 12, 2011 7:30AM PDT

wait i haven't tried using plastic i was asking if it would be better to use than aluminum foil and i was just predicting that it will get hot and melt but i don't actually now if it will melt or not. The computer we have shouldn't get that hot anyways.. so should i use plastic replace the metal bracket that is too small?

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Let's say SKILL is coming into play here.
Aug 12, 2011 1:38PM PDT

Plastic gives anyone a shot at getting it done.

Metal (any type) comes with "extra skill required" but FOIL gives me a bad feeling as it could fall into the machine.

Yes I've headed to the shop to make a new custom bracket when needed. It's just sheet metal so tin snips and a drill press then some creative bending was all that was ever needed.

Plastic could be the easy and safe fix.
Bob

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Aug 13, 2011 1:16AM PDT

I do agree with all you said and since i don't have that much skill in using drills i wouldnt want to mess anything up so I'll just use plastic thanks for answering my questions.