- Aug 22, 2014
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Hi guys! In my last thread, I asked if it was even possible to add a GPU to a pre-built PC. All of them said yes and I was very happy about that. Then I thought about if the video card I will most likely be buying will even fit. It's an R9 285 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131595) that is 10.5 inches long while the case of the pre-built PC (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883103929&leaderboard=1) is 16.3 inches long.
Now obviously if it was just an empty case, it will fit, but if you look at the pictures, it has many drive bays or whatever on the right side. Do you guys think it can fit in the case? If not, I can (sadly) downgrade to an r9 270x that is 8.9 inches long. I know there is a mini itx version of the r9 285, but my budget for the video card is a maximum of $150.
I will also be adding another stick of ram and replace the PSU for a 500w Corsair 80+ Bronze PSU. Also, I will not be building a PC since me and my parents do not want to go through the hassle of installing windows and more technical difficulties compared to what we are instead going to be doing. I do know that building the PC is cheaper and better performing, but it's hard to explain to my parents.
Now obviously if it was just an empty case, it will fit, but if you look at the pictures, it has many drive bays or whatever on the right side. Do you guys think it can fit in the case? If not, I can (sadly) downgrade to an r9 270x that is 8.9 inches long. I know there is a mini itx version of the r9 285, but my budget for the video card is a maximum of $150.
I will also be adding another stick of ram and replace the PSU for a 500w Corsair 80+ Bronze PSU. Also, I will not be building a PC since me and my parents do not want to go through the hassle of installing windows and more technical difficulties compared to what we are instead going to be doing. I do know that building the PC is cheaper and better performing, but it's hard to explain to my parents.
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