[SOLVED] ASUS ROG G20 (i7 6700, GTX 970) graphics card toasted. Need help for an alternative!

[RoyV85]

Hi guys,

I hope you can help me. My standard ASUS Geforce GTX 970 got toasted a few days ago. I ordered a Gigabyte Geforce GTX 1660 Super OC 6G card, which arrived today. Just tried to fit it in, however it won't fit in my PC!

Do I only need to look at ASUS cards? Or can you help me to find a suitable new graphics card? Many thanks!!

PC:
ASUS ROG G20CB-NL016T
i7 6700 @ 3.4 Ghz
16GB RAM
Geforce GTX 970 4GB

Roy

 

[norcalsc]

what do you mean it won't fit? is your case to small? if yes what case are you currently using? also what PSU make and model?

 

[WildCard999]

Small case, you'll probably need to get one of the ITX versions for it to fit. This one may work but you'll want to double check the space inside the case compared to the card before buying to make sure.

PCPartPicker Part List
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6 GB Phoenix OC Video Card ($229.99 @ B&H)
Total: $229.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-03-23 16:25 EDT-0400

Which PSU is it, the 180W or 230W?

 

[RoyV85]

what do you mean it won't fit? is your case to small? if yes what case are you currently using? also what PSU make and model?

First of all I cannot close the PCI slot. After trying a workaround (removing the locking mechanism), I also cannot fit it in the usual space to put in the card. The desktop has a metal piece inside which prohibits me from lowering it in the bay.

if you google: asus rog inside then it's the lower right corner

[lower right corner]

PSU: 410W

 

[RoyV85]

Small case, you'll probably need to get one of the ITX versions for it to fit. This one may work but you'll want to double check the space inside the case compared to the card before buying to make sure.

PCPartPicker Part List
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6 GB Phoenix OC Video Card ($229.99 @ B&H)
Total: $229.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-03-23 16:25 EDT-0400

Which PSU is it, the 180W or 230W?

Thanks for the tip man! That's definately worth a shot. I will check it out.

I have the double power connections PSU, so I'd figure the highest (230W). Will check.

 

[WildCard999]

Well you said it was 410W so it means you have the model that has the 180W/230W combined so the 1660S should work fine.

 

[norcalsc]

First of all I cannot close the PCI slot. After trying a workaround (removing the locking mechanism), I also cannot fit it in the usual space to put in the card. The desktop has a metal piece inside which prohibits me from lowering it in the bay.

if you google: asus rog inside then it's the lower right corner

[lower right corner]

PSU: 410W

you know i apologize, i re read your OP where the model is clearly stated my mistake

 

[RoyV85]

you know i apologize, i re read your OP where the model is clearly stated my mistake

No problem! So now we've established that the 1660S will do the trick. Now it's a matter of finding the one that fits inside the case.. I heard that ASUS makes dedicated ROG cards. Will these fit in? For example:

https://www.asus.com/nl/Graphics-Cards/ROG-STRIX-GTX1660S-O6G-GAMING/

 

[RoyV85]

Hi guys, below a pic of the slot as well as the original card. I also reached out to ASUS to help, but not sure how fast they will be in these corona times..

ASUS ROG Slot
The marked fields show the two points that cannot close with the new card. The locking mechanism for the slot as well as a metal part of the casing which hinders the card from going in.

Geforce GTX 970 ASUS
Here you see how clean the body of the old card was. No parts sticking out so fits perfectly.

 

[logainofhades]

This is the closest, that I can see, that matches the card style you have, with regards to width.

https://www.newegg.com/p/1FT-000P-003R6?Item=1FT-000P-003R6

 

[RoyV85]

Well you said it was 410W so it means you have the model that has the 180W/230W combined so the 1660S should work fine.

Would be nice. I'm reading everywhere that it needs a minimum of 450W PSU. However I cannot judge the 410 is not sufficient. You think it's okay?

 

[WildCard999]

Would be nice. I'm reading everywhere that it needs a minimum of 450W PSU. However I cannot judge the 410 is not sufficient. You think it's okay?

The 1660S has a lower power requirement then the GTX 970 so I think you'll be fine.

 

[RoyV85]

Great news! I found a second hand GTX 980 for a good price. Just tried installing it, however this video hard needs 2 x 6 pin power supply. I only got the one so I will buy another cable.

It seems you also have to adjust a jumper on the mainboard to enable the second power supply for the graphic card. On this tutorial they speak about the JDC11 jumper to adjust. Seems simple right? NO! I only have the JDC01 - 02 - 03 - 04 - 05 as my options. Which one do I need to adjust??

 

[John Chesterfield]

Be careful which cable you buy, ensure it is for your specific power supply. These cables are NOT all the same, despite looking like they are.

 

[RoyV85]

Be careful which cable you buy, ensure it is for your specific power supply. These cables are NOT all the same, despite looking like they are.

Thanks John. I went to a computer store this afternoon and they advised the right one. It will be 35 euro but will be delivered next week. Now I only need to find the right jumper.