Can I cut my evga 8800 GTX?

[DemizeGamer]

Can I cut my evga 8800 GTX? I need to cut it so it can fit in my Dell Optiplex 755. I have already cut a slot for the other bracket, it will fit in, I just need to cut it because it is hitting 2 capacitors there. Which Cut line will work? Also, i'm only cutting the plastic cover, its only hitting the capacitors at little.

 

[PhatLloyd]

Yes, if you really must. You should take the cover (I can't remember what it's called) Then only cut what is necessary and make a clean cut. Sand it down so that it is smooth and clean it nice and good!

 

[PhatLloyd]

Oh, and I like your paint skills! 😀

 

[DemizeGamer]

Yes, if you really must. You should take the cover (I can't remember what it's called) Then only cut what is necessary and make a clean cut. Sand it down so that it is smooth and clean it nice and good!

the plastic cover wont come off. its stuck on at the top.

 

[Kisianik]

Is fan bracket fits before CPU heatsink plastic cover?
And yes, cover is removable (however cover might go with a heatsink, just be ready for this), I would advise you to use compressed air to clean the card, it must be dusty inside.

 

[PhatLloyd]

HA! It's called a shroud! I don't suggest cutting it at all then. Is cutting it your only option? Have a look here, maybe he found a way to remove the shroud?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mcP3amRSOo

 

[Kisianik]

Good video, I remember now when I had to clean my old EVGA 8800GT, I was using Arctic Silver 5 to place it back, good find.
Not a big deal, just get Isopropyl alcohol (or rubbing alcohol) for cleaning parts from old paste and Arctic Silver 5, to place it back.
When you cut, you will have to cut a bit of shroud, I hope you are using dremel for this job.

 

[PhatLloyd]

Dremel? Would a chainsaw not be more suitable for this type of work?

 

[Kisianik]

Dremel? Would a chainsaw not be more suitable for this type of work?

I have already cut a slot for the other bracket, it will fit in

He had done one cut already without chainsaw, he can do another one, stop joking, he is really serious, I was in his shoes before.

 

[DemizeGamer]

Dremel? Would a chainsaw not be more suitable for this type of work?

I have already cut a slot for the other bracket, it will fit in

He had done one cut already without chainsaw, he can do another one, stop joking, he is really serious, I was in his shoes before.

Ok, I did not see the screws under the cover, but when I was peeling some of it off to take out the screws, the Nvida cover (or whatever its called) was under the Evga one. Is that supposed to be like that? Anyway, its cut and it needed to be cut somewhere else too, but I got it in, using it right now! MUCH faster that that piece of crap GT 610 low profile I originally used. And yes, I used a Dremel.

 

[Kisianik]

Have you used thermal paste, otherwise your card will overheat.

 

[DemizeGamer]

Have you used thermal paste, otherwise your card will overheat.

I only took off the plastic cover, not the shard.

Like this guy did: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1TKoEEGoWM

But I did not take off the fan. Also, I did clean some of the card.

 

[Kisianik]

Good video, last time I cleaned my faithful 8800GT was more than a year ago, it is now retired in garbage.
However, I remember taking plastic cover away only, and maybe once, disassembling it completely, so I forgot all steps by now.

Good job anyway, congrads.