pci slot in the way of pcie x16 slot Please Help

[Connor Newell]

hi im just about to build my friend a computer and the pci slot is higher than my pcie x16 slot so when i put my graphics card in it hits off the pci slot.
im going to run 2 asus radeon hd 5770 in crossfire.
i cant put it in the other pcie x16 slot my mobo is the MSI A78M-E45 AMD FM2+.
if i use a riser im not sure it will fit in my case which is a fractal design core 1000.

 

[cst1992]

Write in separate sentences please. Makes it easier to understand.

 

[Connor Newell]

Write in separate sentences please. Makes it easier to understand.

ive updated it can you understand now

 

[cst1992]

Do you have anything installed in the PCIe-x1 or PCI slots?

 

[Wolfshadw]

Nothing I see about that motherboard says it can run two discrete graphics card in a Crossfire configuration. Looks like you can only go dual-graphics with one discrete card and the APU.

-Wolf sends

 

[Connor Newell]

Do you have anything installed in the PCIe-x1 or PCI slots?

no its just the pci slot is higher than the pci x16 slot and my graphics cards are quite large as you can see here http://www.asus.com/Graphics_Cards/EAH5770_CUCore2DI1GD5/

 

[Connor Newell]

Nothing I see about that motherboard says it can run two discrete graphics card in a Crossfire configuration. Looks like you can only go dual-graphics with one discrete card and the APU.

-Wolf sends

its crossfire compatible on the website http://www.msi.com/product/mb/A78M-E45.html#hero-specification
also here it says crossfire compatible http://www.pc-specs.com/mobo/MSI/MSI_A78M-E45/2683

 

[Wolfshadw]

I may be wrong, but I'm thinking they're loosely calling a dual-graphics set up (discrete card and APU) a Crossfire config. It just strikes me as odd that it while it lists dual-graphics on the Overview page, it doesn't list Crossfire. Additionally, I didn't see anything in the manual to suggest Crossfire was supported.

Again, I could be wrong.

-Wolf sends

 

[Connor Newell]

I may be wrong, but I'm thinking they're loosely calling a dual-graphics set up (discrete card and APU) a Crossfire config. It just strikes me as odd that it while it lists dual-graphics on the Overview page, it doesn't list Crossfire. Additionally, I didn't see anything in the manual to suggest Crossfire was supported.

Again, I could be wrong.

-Wolf sends

thanks wolf how can i put the graphics card in if the pci slot is higher than the x16 slot

 

[cst1992]

I'm still not sure what you mean. Post a photo. Use imgur.com to upload it and post the link(i.imgur.com/xxx) in [ img][ /img] tags.

 

[Connor Newell]

i have pushed it in and screwed the cards down they work perfectly even though the gpu fan is pushing against the pci slot

 

[Wolfshadw]

If you can, let us know which ASUS Radeon HD5770 graphics card(s) you're using.

-Wolf sends

 

[Connor Newell]

If you can, let us know which ASUS Radeon HD5770 graphics card(s) you're using.

-Wolf sends

im using asus radeon hd 5770 1gb ddr5 cu core

 

[Wolfshadw]

If this is your card, it should not be affected by the PCI slot. The cooling shroud will cover the PCI-Ex1 slot, but it there should be enough clearance from the PCI slot. Please verify that is the correct card you're using.

-Wolf sends

 

[Connor Newell]

If this is your card, it should not be affected by the PCI slot. The cooling shroud will cover the PCI-Ex1 slot, but it there should be enough clearance from the PCI slot. Please verify that is the correct card you're using.

-Wolf sends

yeah its the right card will 2 cards being close cause heat issues i do have a fan near it

 

[Wolfshadw]

The PCI slot should provide sufficient clearance between the two cards as to allow airflow between them. I would note that if you attempt to install a second HD5770, you may lose access to your front audio and USB 3.0 ports (located directly beneath the second PCI-Ex16 slot).

-Wolf sends

 

[Connor Newell]

The PCI slot should provide sufficient clearance between the two cards as to allow airflow between them. I would note that if you attempt to install a second HD5770, you may lose access to your front audio and USB 3.0 ports (located directly beneath the second PCI-Ex16 slot).

-Wolf sends

is there anything i could do to stop it from covering up audio i wont use usb 3.0 as my case doesnt support it

 

[Wolfshadw]

*IF* the cooling shroud of the graphics card covers the front audio port, there's nothing you can do (other than performing surgery on the graphics card cooling solution). If you already have one of the HD5770s, install it into the second PCI-Ex16 (x4) slot and see if you still have access to the audio port. No need to turn the system on. You're just checking the clearance of the cooling shroud.

-Wolf sends

 

[Connor Newell]

*IF* the cooling shroud of the graphics card covers the front audio port, there's nothing you can do (other than performing surgery on the graphics card cooling solution). If you already have one of the HD5770s, install it into the second PCI-Ex16 (x4) slot and see if you still have access to the audio port. No need to turn the system on. You're just checking the clearance of the cooling shroud.

-Wolf sends

hi wolf i barley have access i can get the connector in fine but it bends it a tiny bit will it be ok

 

[Wolfshadw]

So long as there's no metal on metal contact, you *should* be ok.

-Wolf sends

 

[Connor Newell]

So long as there's no metal on metal contact, you *should* be ok.

-Wolf sends

thanks wolf no metal on the contacts and the pc boots fine

 

[Wolfshadw]

Congrats!

-Wolf sends