Question Is my GPU abnormally large? Fits my ATX mobo, but the GPU width exceeds new case width by 0.03"...

[Dan Dread]

My GPU is an Asus GeForce GTX 1070. The dimensions are 11.73" x 5.28" x 1.57" according to the manual.
I'm getting a new PC case and I found the perfect one, SilverStone Technology Home Theater Computer Case (HTPC) with Faux Aluminum Design for ATX/Micro-ATX Motherboards (SST-GD09B-USA) for $104.99. It's exactly the style I want - horizontal, no lights, no window, etc. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MGKJB29/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

The case says it's for ATX motherboards, so it's considered a "mid-tower" case, right?

On the specs on their site, it says it supports expansion cards up to 12.2", and a width up to 5.25".
That's right, my GPU is 0.03" too wide...

I can't find another case just like that one but a bit bigger. And it's only off by 0.03"...

I was thinking of buying it and trying it anyway? Do you think the 5.25" was just a recommendation for... better airflow or something?

Is the case especially small, or my GPU especially large?
Can anyone recommend a similar case? I've looked everywhere... Every other Silverstone I saw has the same 5.25" limit...

 

[clutchc]

I would suspect that is the true limitation. They are usually pretty exact. Plus... does that even include the PCIe power cables if the card is fed on the top side? Might want to contact Siverstone.

 

[Calvin7]

Specifications for Asus GTX 1070-8G:

• Dimensions
  10.5 " x 4.376 " x 1.5 " Inch
  26.67 x 11.12 x3.81 Centimeter

GTX1070-8G | Graphics Cards | ASUS USA

ASUS GeForce® GTX 1070 Founders Edition is powered by the new NVIDIA Pascal™ architecture and VR ready for immersive virtual reality gaming experience.

www.asus.com

 

[clutchc]

@ Calvin7
The card would fit, but not the connector. The OP still has to allow for the top-fed 8-pin connector/cable. That would increase the height. Even the Nvidia Power Link would make the card too tall.

 

[tennis2]

The GD09 is known for having GPU height clearance issues. Also, you need to be careful about the PCIe power sticking off the side (and not the back) adding additional height.