Graphics card is too big for my case

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Rman920

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Feb 28, 2013
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I have a compact pc (Gateway sx2855) and i tried to install the radeon 7770. In retrospect, it was a bad idea, the card way WAY to big for the case. I'm not sure what to do now because i'd like to be able to use the card.Are there any solutions besides buying a new case. I don't want to deal with moving all the components from this case to a new one. Is it possible to use a flexible riser card? If I must buy a new case could you recommend one? I haven't modified the pc besides installing a previous geforce gt 520
 
I had this issue the other day with my alienware x51. My 780 ti didn't fit in the case, but, after I had put all the components back in the case and closed it off, I had an idea. Open the PC, connect the cable and leave it hanging, if you don't want to change the case, I guess thats the best you can do.