New GPU but it doesnt fit!

[phclyde]

I just ordered the Nvidia GtS 450 and I discovered that it will not fit inside of my case. I have an inspiron 530 case. Is it possible that I could for the time being until I got a new case still connect the graphics card without fully inserting it into the case? Can I possibly connect the graphics card on the outside of the case and install some sort of metal container to protect it.

-phclyde

 

[LookItsRain]

Wut..no, it has to be connected to a Pcie slot on the mobo.

 

[damric]

Just pull all the guts out of that PoS case and run it in a shoe box until you get a new case.

 

[speud]

The motherboard inside that inspiron will not fit in a new case. Dell uses BTX motherboards and they will not fit in most cases. You can look into getting a powered PCIE riser.

 

[phclyde]

The motherboard inside that inspiron will not fit in a new case. Dell uses BTX motherboards and they will not fit in most cases. You can look into getting a powered PCIE riser.

What will the powered pcie riser do? Will it raise the card out of the case?

 

[Kishore Kamal]

Just open the case and remove the strip out of four, and insert the card in pcie slot if it is available in motherboard. Give display fron graphic card to monitor,,,,,,i hope this will help. You can not connect from outside. Here is the link for some help

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Opening+Dell+Inspiron+530+Case/6999

This is video tutorial to install card:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0ADzcbaPto

 

[phclyde]

Just open the case and remove the strip out of four, and insert the card in pcie slot if it is available in motherboard. Give display fron graphic card to monitor,,,,,,i hope this will help. You can not connect from outside. Here is the link for some help

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Opening+Dell+Inspiron+530+Case/6999

This is video tutorial to install card:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0ADzcbaPto

Okay I get now that it has to be connected to the motherboard. The Nvidia Geforce 450 will most definitely not fit inside of the case. If it doesnt, can I use a Pcie riser to still connect the graphics card to the motherboard and my monitor, without the graphics card in my case?

 

[damric]

I'd run naked (no case) before I bothered with PCIE riser. It will run cooler like that anyway, much like on a test bench. Just keep cats away.

 

[mlga91]

Just pull all the guts out of that PoS case and run it in a shoe box until you get a new case.

+1 to this lool

 

[phclyde]

Does anyone ever use there pc without their gpu fully in it? Can I just add on a new metal side tab to hold the graphics card. Should I get a new case and motherboard?

 

[phclyde]

I put the graphics card in my case and it fits no problem! Thanks everyone for your help.