I would like to know what the most powerful card would be able to be installed in a single slot configuration. Pretend money doesn't matter.
I am aware that the most economical solution would be improve the motherboard/case, so that a dual or triple slot card could be used instead. However, for the sake of the chase, presume this isn't possible. (Maybe this machine is hooked up to an industrial component that depends on this computer, or invent some other reason.) Also presume that the card must be compatible with PCI Express 2.0 x 16. Also, card length and cooling doesn't matter. Pretend this is an open case build with massive quantities of chilled air being moved past it.
Also, this GPU must be available for purchase in the United States of America.
I am aware that the most economical solution would be improve the motherboard/case, so that a dual or triple slot card could be used instead. However, for the sake of the chase, presume this isn't possible. (Maybe this machine is hooked up to an industrial component that depends on this computer, or invent some other reason.) Also presume that the card must be compatible with PCI Express 2.0 x 16. Also, card length and cooling doesn't matter. Pretend this is an open case build with massive quantities of chilled air being moved past it.
Also, this GPU must be available for purchase in the United States of America.