First post. In need of advice on a graphics card situation. :-(

[morgue78]

I just bought an Alienware x51.
I want to place the gtx 760 outside of the case. I have done research and I think I need a graphics card extender. I really don't know though. :-(

 

[Newbbuilder11]

I just bought an Alienware x51.
I want to place the gtx 760 outside of the case. I have done research and I think I need a graphics card extender. I really don't know though. :-(

Why do you want to place the 760 outside the case?

 

[stormflakes]

this post might solve your questions:

https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/500911/cooling-and-case-modding/finally-new-build-on-the-horizon-need-a-bit-of-help-finding-little-things-/

hope it helps

 

[cst1992]

Looking at pictures on Dell's website, it sure seems the 760 would be needed to be placed outside the case.
MSI used to sell mounts for external graphics cards to be used for gaming horsepower in laptops. Don't know if they sell them anymore.

 

[morgue78]

I want to put it completely put of the case. For cooling purposes. It gets dangerously hit after 10 minutes of use. So I just figured to maybe of course keep the power connection and just buy the video card extender cable that hooks directly to the motherboard. I'm at work now, so I can't post pics till later. Thank you guys for helping me.