GPU won't connect to 3rd PCIE slot

Firewolf7000

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Feb 27, 2016
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I had just gotten my second GPU, a GTX 1080, and my SLI bridge is to long for GPU #2 to connect to the 2nd PCIE slot. I tried to connect my GPU to the 3rd slot but it won't clip on. I have a MSI Z97-G45 motherboard, anyone know a fix?