Anyone know how to remove this part right next to my video card?

[itfgamer]

I am planning to buy a GTX 1060 FE 6 GB from NVIDIA, but, there is a problem.

I opened up my computer, and found out that the 1060 will not fit in my Alienware X51 R2.

Why? There is a little thing in the way.

I need to know if I can remove it, and if I can, how. If not, then please give me some info.

Picture Link: http://imgur.com/a/IW6e2

I think it's some type of pin connector holder, idk.

Thanks!

 

[Gahl1k]

You can remove that plastic hook. Just look at the back of that board and remove any screws attached to it. If there are none, use a slotted screwdriver to remove it. If you can't remove it, you can get a mini GTX 1060 6GB, and it will fit. But be aware that the case will melt your GPU, you need to give it a good airflow.

 

[Dugimodo]

Looks like a cable management clip to me, not important. I'd recommend a mini card as well just to make life easier, but is there a full two slot width available. I think it looks like there is but it's hard to tell from that angle.

Edit, just as an example https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125905
There are other brands around that make them intended for itx and small cases

 

[itfgamer]

I can snap 2 better pictures of it. Side and back. I can do that tomorrow

 

[itfgamer]

Looks like a cable management clip to me, not important. I'd recommend a mini card as well just to make life easier, but is there a full two slot width available. I think it looks like there is but it's hard to tell from that angle.

It can fit a dual slot

 

[Dugimodo]

oops sorry, linked the 3GB version - more like this https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137094

 

[itfgamer]

Looks like a cable management clip to me, not important. I'd recommend a mini card as well just to make life easier, but is there a full two slot width available. I think it looks like there is but it's hard to tell from that angle.

Edit, just as an example https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125905
There are other brands around that make them intended for itx and small cases

I would recommend cards that have blower-type fans instead. (max length = 9.5")

 

[itfgamer]

You can remove that plastic hook. Just look at the back of that board and remove any screws attached to it. If there are none, use a slotted screwdriver to remove it. If you can't remove it, you can get a mini GTX 1060 6GB, and it will fit. But be aware that the case will melt your GPU, you need to give it a good airflow.

It works. 2nd one worked. Thank you! 😀

 

[Dugimodo]

You may be right, I have no Idea what the airflow is like inside an alienware pc. The short cards would just be easier to fit is all.
I like blower style cards myself but most manufacturers seem to favour the other type and most cases can handle the extra heat.