Question Motherboard compatibility issue, maybe..

[Dandmwg]

I have a MSI X570 GAMING EDGE WIFI motherboard and I wanted to upgrade my 3070 to a 4070ti. I put my parts in pc part picker with the new GPU and it didn't show any compatibility issues. The new GPU came today so I tried to install it and it doesn't seem to click into the PCIE slot and I don't wanna force it. Does anyone know if pc part picker was lying to me or am I just an idiot and I need to be rough (ish) with it?

 

[Aeacus]

or am I just an idiot and I need to be rough (ish) with it?

I'd say this.

To test it, put your old RTX 3070 back and look if it clicks.
You can also try other PCI-E x16 slots, just to see if it clicks there.

Btw, PCI-E x16 slot is same between RTX 3070 and RTX 4070 Ti.

 

[hedwar2011]

I have a MSI X570 GAMING EDGE WIFI motherboard and I wanted to upgrade my 3070 to a 4070ti. I put my parts in pc part picker with the new GPU and it didn't show any compatibility issues. The new GPU came today so I tried to install it and it doesn't seem to click into the PCIE slot and I don't wanna force it. Does anyone know if pc part picker was lying to me or am I just an idiot and I need to be rough (ish) with it?

Is the PCI-E connector on the new card the same size as the original card? If so, it might take some force (not hulk like).

 

[Dandmwg]

Thanks guys. I've done it. Turns out I'm an idiot 😂. I only lined up two of the 'feet' at the front of the GPU and the case so obviously it won't fit. I appreciate your help and advice though 👍