[SOLVED] Will an msi amd radeon r9 280x fit in my pc

[Afarina85]

I have ordered an msi amd radeon r9 280x and it looks really big from what I've seen and don't know if it will fit in my PC. is there ways to make it fit by turning it sideways or something? for those of you who have installed a 280x was it an easy install? Here are my PC specs:

3rd generation intel core i5-3470 processor

12GB DDR3 system memory

2TB hardrive

( I also installed a new PSU today a corsair 600 watt.)

Am on windows 8.1, I'm new to pcs and upgrading graphics cards any help would be great!!

 

[ThatVietGuy]

Obviously it helps to know what case you have.

 

[Afarina85]

Where do I find what case I have?

 

[ThatVietGuy]

Is this computer a prebuilt computer, i.e. is it made by Dell, HP, etc?

 

[Afarina85]

It's a prebuilt hp envy h8-1437c PC

 

[daniel_blacke]

Open your case... measure the space that your current card is in/space where a card would go.. check the dimensions of MSI AMD r9 280x. cross reference your findings.

 

[Afarina85]

Ok but if the card is too big what are my options? Should I buy a new case? Or should I just not put the case in and have the card sticking out?

 

[daniel_blacke]

Looks like its about 10.5 inches long... there are not many pictures online of the inside, but it does look like it might fit.

 

[daniel_blacke]

Ok but if the card is too big what are my options? Should I buy a new case? Or should I just not put the case in and have the card sticking out?

Well, a new case would work but seems extreme unless your heart is set on that card. I don't think you could have it "sticking out". Have you opened your case and measured how much space is available? It looks like some wiring will need to be moved to one side or the other. Have you looked into needing a bigger PSU?

 

[Afarina85]

I would like this card a lot!! I would even get a new case if I have to but the card is about 10 inches and the current card I have is like 3 or 4 haha. The wires on my psu could get in the way also but I'm getting the card tommrow and I'm gonna try my hardest to move some stuff around maybe and see if I can get it to fit.

 

[daniel_blacke]

So your PC comes with a 460 watt psu... probably low quality. You will definitely need to upgrade your PSU to a mid to high quality 630 watt PSU for that card.

 

[Afarina85]

I'm upgraded today and installed the psu it's a corsair 600 watt. I was told It would handle the card it was purchased off Amazon for around 70 dollars ( default price was 112$)

 

[daniel_blacke]

I'm upgraded today and installed the psu it's a corsair 600 watt

That should be good. The more I look at the picture I found, the more I think you'll be ok. If I helped, I'd appreciate you hitting best answer. =)

 

[Afarina85]

Of course, thanks for the help