Help dissecting my PC

[peasantnoodles]

So I'm going to take my computer apart sometime soon to measure the space I have for a GPU. I'm a little nervous because I've never done this before on a computer that had to be reassembled and still be working. Anything I should know before I start?

 

[ThatVietGuy]

Why do you have to disassemble the whole computer to measure the space for a GPU?

 

[mas7873]

Why do you have to disassemble the whole computer to measure the space for a GPU?

All you should have to do is take off the side panel of the case, unscrew the screws that secure the GPU and slide it out of it's socket.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWuT8oz4BKc

I know it's not the best quality video, but you should get the gist of what you'll need to do.
Basically just take the case panel off and measure where your current GPU is, you can remove it if necessary. Or use pcpartpicker, add the GPU you wish to purchase and the case you have to a part list which should then say if the two are compatible.

 

[geofelt]

What case do you have?
What graphics card are you thinking of?

Normally, removing a cover will tell you all you need to know.

 

[peasantnoodles]

So I really have to do is remove the cover of my PC?

 

[mas7873]

So I really have to do is remove the cover of my PC?

Pretty much